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STIPENDIJA - Univerzitet u Grazu - Postdiplomski studij iz oblasti Evropske integracije i regionalizma


Univerzitet u Grazu u saradnji sa Evropskom akademijom iz Bolzana i Evropskim institutom za javnu administraciju, Antennae Luxembourg i Barcelona organizuju Master Program iz oblasti Evropske integracije i regionalizma. Po završetku studija polaznici će dobiti akademski stepen Univerziteta u Grazu, zvanje Magistar Evropskih studija (M.E.S.).

Rok za prijavu: 30.6.2006.

Ključne teme su:
• Evropska integracija (Bolzano, Italija)
• EU pravo (Luksemburg)
• Federalizam i regionalizam (Graz, Austrija)
• Regionalna i društvena povezanost (Barcelona, Španija)
• Manjine i raznolikosti (Bolzano, Italija)

Dostupan je ograničen broj djelimičnih stipendija koji pokrivaju dio troškova školarine.

Više informacija i aplikaciju možete pronaći na http://www.eurac.edu/meir
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EDUKACIJA - European College of Parma Foundation - Advanced Diploma in European Studies



European College of Parma Foundation organizira Advanced Diploma in European Studies (ADES) u akademskoj godini 2006/2007.

Studij je namijenjen mladim osobama koje su završile dodiplomski studij iz područja ekonomije, prava, političkih i društvenih znanosti.

Postoji mogućnost stipendiranja.

Rok za prijavu: 01.09.2006.

Detaljnije informacije potražite na web stranici http://www.collegioeuropeo.it
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STIPENDIJA - Stipendije Republike Slovačke

14.06.2006.

Program stipendiranja Republike Slovačke poziva strane studente, doktore nauka, univerzitetske profesore i istraživače da borave na univerzitetima i istraživačkim institutima u Slovačkoj.

Vrste stipendija:
a) Stipendije za strane studente: postdiplomski studij u trajanju od dva semestra na univerzitetima u Slovačkoj
b) Stipendije za studente koji završavaju doktorat u periodu jednog mjeseca ili 12 mjeseci na istraživačkim institutima Slovačke Akademije nauka
c) Stipendije za strane univerzitetske profesore i istraživače u periodu jednog mjeseca ili 12 mjeseci na istraživačkim institutima ili nevladinim organizacijama

Iznos mjesečne stipendije:
a) studenti: 7 000 Sk
b) studenti koji rade doktorat: 14 000 Sk
c) univerzitetski profesori, istraživači, predavači sa zvanjem doktora ili bez njega, 20 000 Sk, associated professors 25 000 Sk, profesori 30 000 Sk

1 EUR = 37.5 SKK, 1 USD = 31 SKK

Rok za prijavu: 15.11.2006 (za ljetni semestar)

Aplikaciju možete pronaći na: http://www.minedu.sk i http://www.saia.sk, i poslati na
SAIA, n. o.
Námestie slobody 23
812 20 Bratislava 1
Slovak Republic

Potrebni dokumenti (1 set originala i 2 seta fotokopija):
• Ispunjena aplikacija
• CV
• Pismo motivacije
• Studijski ili istraživački program
• 2 pisma preporuke
• Certifikat stranog jezika (na kojem će se razvijati program stipendije)
• Potvrda o redovnom studiju
• Ovjerene kopije diploma
• Prijepis ocjena (za studente)
• Pozivno pismo sa univerziteta u Slovačkoj ili istraživačkog instituta
• Fotografija za svaki set

Kontakt:
SAIA, n. o.
Námestie slobody 23
812 20 Bratislava 1, Slovak Republic
Tel: +421 2 544 11 426 (436)
Fax: +421 2 544 11 429
E-mail: [email protected]
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STIPENDIJA - Webster University Graduate Studies Scholarship

20.06.2006.

Scholarship offered to new, motivated full-time graduate students applying for the MA or MBA programs.

Selection criteria

Target group: Master's degree, Bachelor's degree, PhD degree
Field of study: Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Education and Teacher Training, Fine and applied arts, Law, Communication, Service, Tourism and Leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and communications
Countries: All
Eligible candidates: Enroll for a minimum of two courses per term; Be responsible for their own tuition (not reimbursed by company, family or other source); Show financial need and academic potential

Scholarship applies to Webster the Netherlands local campus only and excludes online courses. Maximum cover is 50% of tuition for a full calendar year. The amounts awarded may vary depending on student need and budgetary availability.

Grant information

Value and purpose of grant: €500 - 6,000 per student over the course of the graduate program
Grant award period: for the duration of the course
Closing date : none
Grant provider : Webster University, Leiden

Application procedure
Application for the scholarship must be submitted in conjunction with the application for admission.

Send applications to:
Webster University
Admissions Committee
Boommarkt 1
2311 EA Leiden
The Netherlands

Applications must include:
A completed Rembrandt Scholarship Application form.
An essay answering the following questions:
1. Why do you want to earn a university degree?
2. Why you need a Tuition Scholarship?

For more information about this scholarship, send an email to [email protected] or see website Webster University http://www.webster.nl

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Advanced Diploma in European Studies

Razina studija: poslijediplomski
Područje studija: društvene znanosti
Vrsta stipendije: djelomična
Mjesto studiranja: Italija
Jezik programa: engleski, francuski, talijanski
Rok za prijavu: 01.09.2006.
Kontakt institucija: European College of Parma Foundation

Advanced Diploma in European Studies

European College of Parma Foundation organizira Advanced Diploma in European Studies (ADES) u akademskoj godini 2006/2007.

Studij je namijenjen mladim osobama koje su završile dodiplomski studij iz područja ekonomije, prava, političkih i društvenih znanosti.

Postoji mogućnost stipendiranja.

Rok za prijavu: 01.09.2006.

Detaljnije informacije potražite u priloženoj brošuri ili na web stranici http://www.collegioeuropeo.it

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Trainers training in Teaching politics (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Dear all,

Teaching politics - as one element of education for democratic citizenship - is a challenge that requires a special set of knowledge and skills.
The NGO D@dalos based in Sarajevo/Bosnia-Herzegovina offers a 3-month trainers training (September till November 2006) for participants from Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Bulgaria and Romanian.
The course language is German. Advert in German:

http://www.dadalos.org/ausschreibung.htm

Details:
Main aims of this course are to deal with the topics of democracy, political parties and European Union as well as to get acquainted with tasks, contents and methods of education for democratic citizenship (EDC). In addition to that, cross-cutting key qualifications such as presentation skills and project management techniques are taught. Participants acquire basic knowledge and skills in the field of EDC and learn how to teach politics in formal and non-formal education. Thereby they take part in developing a democratic political culture in Southeast-Europe.

A detailed report on the same course in 2005 are available in German language on http://www.dadalos.org/download/Bericht ... n_2005.pdf.

Report on the same course in 2003 in English: http://www.dadalos.org/EDC/download/tea ... t_2003.pdf

Schedule
The course consists of three 3 day seminars in Sarajevo and two distance learning phases facilitated via e-mail. It is held by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schumann (University of Tuebingen/Germany) and Ragnar Mueller (content developer and trainer with Pharos e.V. Stuttgart).

September 1 - 3, 2006: 1st seminar in Sarajevo
September 4 - October 5, 2006: 1st online-phase
October 6 - 8, 2006: 2nd seminar in Sarajevo
October 9 - November 2nd, 2006: 2nd online phase
November 3 - 5, 2006: 3rd seminar in Sarajevo

Requirements for Participation
- high motivation for being trained as a multiplier
- fluency in German (spoken and written)
- basic skills in using the Internet and e-mail/Internet connection available
- minimum age: 18 years
- maximum number of participants: 15

The course is designed for (future) multipliers from schools, universities or NGO. We expect the participants to be highly motivated and interested in the subject. For the application, the applicant needs to have his/her own ideas or visions how to make use of the knowledge s/he will acquire and how to disseminate it. Therefore, it would be desirable if s/he belongs to an institutions or organisation.

A certificate will be given to the participants who have fulfilled all conditions successfully.

Costs
All costs for travel, accommodation, food and visa for the three workshops will be covered based on agreement with the organiser.

Application
Please apply via e-mail to [email protected] attaching the following documents
- Curriculum vitae in German language
- Essay on motivation and ideas how to disseminate and use the acquired knowledge (max 2 pages).

Deadline: July 16, 2006

This program is funded by the German government (Stability Pact for Southeast Europe).
Contact
U.G. D@dalos Sarajevo
Ingrid Halbritter M.A.
Aleja Lipa 57
71000 Sarajevo
Tel: +387 (0)33 446 680
Fax: +387 (0)33 715 601
Mob: +387 (0)61 199 742
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.dadalos.org und http://www.see-edc.info
Skype: dadalossarajevo

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M.A. in Advanced European and International Studies
University of Bahçesehir - Istanbul, Turkey

The Institut Européen des Hautes Études Internationales (I.E.H.E.I.) offers a one-year interdisciplinary graduate programme in European Studies and International Relations, leading to the "M.A. in European and International Studies", awarded in cooperation with the University Bahçesehir in Istanbul. The programme includes the following modules:

* International Relations
* European Integration
* Democracy and Society
* Federalism.

The programme includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin.

The Master will be awarded after the defense of a thesis of about 100 pages, and an oral exam. Students who successfully complete the programme acquire 60 ECTS credits.

The Institute accepts applications of university graduates from all countries and disciplines (B.A. level).
Active knowledge of French and English languages is a requirement.

Candidates should send the Application form to the administration of the Institute. Please complete the form carefully.

The application must be accompanied by the following papers:

* Letter stating the candidate`s reasons for application
application form
* passport-size photograph of the candidate
* copies of university diplomas and transcripts
* list of research papers written during your sutides
* list of three referees, indicating name, title, fax number, e-mail or address
* documents certifying the knowledge of the required languages.

Candidates will be selected by a committee of faculty members, headed by the Director of the Institute.

A first meeting of the selection committee will take place at the end of April. After this first selection, applications will be examined upon arrival.

Website: http://www.iehei.org/dheei/istanbul/enbourse.htm


rok za konkurisanje: 31-07-2006

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Germany: The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship



In accordance with the guidelines of the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) as well as the Foreign Office (AA), scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Department to German and foreign students.

Applicants seeking to receive a scholarship for their studies must be matriculated at a state or state-recognized university or college in Germany. At the time they join the scholarship program, they may not have exceeded the maximum number of semesters prescribed for their respective course of study and they should still have at least three semesters of studies ahead of them before achieving their degree. Funding for one-year study programs is not possible.

When submitting your application, please observe the following requirements:

Those applying for a Bachelor’s course, Diploma or Magister course or a state examination must, at the time of application, have completed their first semester of studies.

Those applying for a Master’s course or other postgraduate studies are advised to submit their application to the Scholarship Department before the start of the postgraduate course; the proof of matriculation in the respective course can be handed in later, it must, however, be submitted at the beginning of the scholarship at the latest. Applicants must furnish evidence of having completed their undergraduate studies (Bachelor`s degree, Diploma, Magister, State Examination) and should provide specific details as to how the content of such a course of study builds on their undergraduate studies and how it is linked to the applicant’s intended profession. If, at the time of application, the diploma of the undergraduate study course cannot be presented yet, all courses with their credit points must be enlisted; the diploma can be handed in at a later stage, it must, however, be submitted at the beginning of the scholarship. No tuition fees will be assumed for courses of study that are liable to costs.

Application Procedure

The application procedure is divided into three stages:

Submitting a brief application (see below for “application documents” to be submitted).

Submitting a detailed application; interview with a liaison lecturer of the Heinrich Boell Foundation/his or her written assessment.

Workshop with individual interview and group discussion.

Following each application stage only a small group of applicants will be selected that will be considered for the next round. About 10 to 20 % of all applicants will be asked to submit a detailed application.

Application Deadline is September 1, 2006

For further information please visit http://www.boell.de

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STIPENDIJA - Poboljšanje položaja djece i mladih u BiH - Master's Scholarships Program (year 2006-2007)

20.06.2006.

The Programme "Improving the Conditions of Children and Youth in BiH" ("Poboljšanje položaja djece i mladih u BiH") financed by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by a Consortium of five Italian NGOs (CISP, as leading organization, CESVI, COSV, INTERSOS and MOVIMONDO), is launching this announcement for the assignment of:

Up to 9 scholarships for Master's studies in:

Business management - deadline for application 30.06.2006.
- Master in General MAnagement (MGM), SAA - Scuola di Amministrazione Aziendale, Torino, http://www.saa.unito.it
- Master in Direztione d'impresa, SDOA Fondazione Antonio Genovesi, Salerno, http://www.sdoa.it/master/md19.htm
- Master in direzione e gestioned'impresa, STOA' Istituto di Studi pre la Direzione e Gestione d'Impresa, Napoli, http://www.stoa.it/default.htm

Business management - deadline for application 15.07.2006.
- Master in Business Administration, Luiss Guido Carli Scuola di Management, Roma, http://mba.luiss.it
- Master in Gestione Aziendale, Sogea Scuola di Formazione Aziendale, Genova, http://www.sogemaster.it
- Master in Business Administration, Profingest Management School, Bologna, http://www.profingest.it/minisito/mba/index.html

Tourism and Leisure - deadline for application 15.07.2006.
- International ;aster in Tourism and Leisure, MIB School of Management, Trieste, http://www.mib.edu

Agro-food Economy - deadline for application 15.07.2006.
- Master in economia del sistema Agro-Alimentore, Universita Cattolica di Cremona SMEA Alta Scuola in Economia Agro-alimentare, http://www.unicatt.it/smea

Please consult web-sites for full information.

All listed courses are internationally certified Master's Degree (ASFOR).

Prefential requirements
- Max age: 35 years
- University degree with good academic performance
- Good knowledge of Italian and English language (in some cases the GMAT and/or TOEFL texts will be required)
- Minimum 2 years of working experience

Scholarships
Scholarships will cover university fees, monthly allowance, insurance and travel costs (return ticket BiH - Italy - BiH via land).

Please ask for guidelines and application form to:
CISP Sarajevo
Ms. Aida Isić
Šemsudina Sarajlića 3, Ilidža 71110
Tel: 033 637 169
Fax: 033 625 474
E-mail: [email protected]

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KONKURSI - Prijavite se za CROSSROAD II

26.06.2006.

Na osnovu dosadašnjih evaluacija studenata učesnika Crossroada, SUS BiH se odlučio implementirati Crossroad II, kojeg finasiraju Delegacija Evropske Komisije u BiH, Švicarska agencija za razvoj i suradnju (SDC) i Svjetski univerzitetski servis Bosne i Hercegovine (SUS BiH).
Ukupna vrijednost projekta Crossroada II je 108.700,00 KM, a medijski pokrovitelj je neovisna televizija NTV Hayat.

Prva aktivnost u okviru Crossroada II je bio Sajam poduzetništva koji je organizovan 18. i 19. maja 2006. godine. Više informacija o Sajmu poduzetništva možete naći na web stranici http://www.crossroad.ba.

Crossroad II je projekat koji ima direktan utjecaj na aktuelnu problematiku nezaposlenosti mladih stručnjaka, u smislu edukacije iz oblasti poslovnih vještina neophodnih za osnivanje malih i srednjih poduzeća. Crossroad II time pozitivno djeluje i na ukupni nivo ekonomskog razvoja BiH. Projekat se logički nastavlja na prethodni projekat Crossroad, čija je osnovna misija motivacija i edukacija najboljih studenata u smislu osnivanja vlastitih kompanija. Crossroad II koji će nuditi „Program za osnivanje kompanija“ ide i dalje u smislu da sublimira postojeći edukativni program i pretoči ga u Priručnik za mlade poduzetnike.

Rezultati koji se očekuju od Crossroad-a II su:
· 60 mladih educiranih kroz „Program za osnivanje kompanija“ te
· 1000 primjeraka priručnika za male poduzetnike pod nazivom „Od ideje do biznisa“

Za „Program za osnivanje kompanija“ u okviru Crossroada II mogu aplicirati svi studenti završnih godina Univerziteta u Sarajevu i Univerziteta u Istočnom Sarajevu.
Početak predavanja, koja će se održavati u prostorijama Crossroad-a, je planiran za septembar 2006. godine. Učešće u Crossroadu II je za krajnje korisnike tj. studente besplatno.

Crossroad II će imati osam modula, tj. osam tematskih jedinica koje će se odnositi na osnivanje kompanija.

Svi zainteresovani studenti svoju aplikaciju za Crossroad II mogu dobiti u uredu SUS BiH (Zmaja od Bosne br. 8, Kampus Univerziteta u Sarajevu, 71000 Sarajevo) ili naći u attachmentu i poslati na e-mail adresu [email protected].

Aplikacioni period za Crossroad II se završava 15. jula 2006. godine.

Pored aplikacije, svi studenti su obavezni Crossroadu dostaviti i važeću potvrdu o studiranju, koju mogu dobiti u studentskoj službi svog fakulteta.

Za sve ostale informacije o Crossroadu II, možete se obratiti na slijedeće brojeve telefona: + 387 33 200 070 ili +387 33 266 440 ili putem e-maila [email protected]

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EDUKACIJA - Forum Syd Balkans - Vojvodina: Liderstvo i razvojni omladinski rad

23.06.2006.

Forum Syd Balkans – Vojvodina projekat raspisuje konkurs za upis nove generacije studenata na univerzitetski kurs “Liderstvo i razvojni omladinski rad” koji se realizuje na prostoru AP Vojvodine u saradnji sa Školom za Edukaciju i komunikaciju Jončoping Univerziteta u Švedskoj. Konkurs je otvoren do 06. septembra , a studentske grupe će se oformiti u Novom Sadu i Subotici.

Univerzitetski kurs A nivo za omladinski rad - „Liderstvo i razvojni omladinski rad“ , predstavlja prvi univerzitetski kurs za voditelje rada sa mladima i grupama u zajednici na području bivše Jugoslavije, a akreditovan prema Bolonjskoj deklaraciji i odobren od strane škole za edukaciju i komunikaciju Univerziteta Jönköping iz Švedske, pa tako program predstavlja ogranak ovog fakulteta na Balkanu.
Kurs je baziran blok predavanjima, kojih ima ukupno 6 tokom trajanja kursa, kao i praktičnom radu od minimum 30 radionica sa grupom mladih.

Teme koje se obrađuju tokom kursa su: definicija praktičnog rada sa omladinom , adolescencija , rad sa pojedincima/kama , rad sa grupama , rad na konfliktima i rešavanje konflikata u radu sa mladima , menadžment u omladinskim strukturama.

Uslovi upisa na kurs su: granica starosti između 18-45 godina, završena srednja škola, interesovanje i/ili iskustvo u radu sa mladima i osnovno znanje engleskog jezika.

Kurs počinje u septembru i traje godinu dana. Grupe studenata se formiraju u Novom Sadu i Subotici, na način da svaka grupa broji maksimum 25 studenata.

Krajnji rok za predaju popunjenih formulara za prijavu je 06. septembar 2006. do 17h.

Svi zainteresovani prijave mogu naći u prostorijama organizacije, Maksima Gorkog 42 u Novom Sadu i Omladinski klub, Beogradski put 47 u Subotici.

Više informacija:
Tel: + 381 (0)21/451 516 i
+ 381 (0)24/670 170
E-mail: [email protected]

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KCIJA - Putuj.ba nagradna igra - Fotografirajte i osvojite putovanje!!!

20.06.2006.

Velika nagradna igra portala http://www.putuj.ba i turističke agencije Centrotours uskoro počinje!

Dosad najorginalnija nagradna igra, koju kreirate vi i Vi birate pobjednika!!!

Fotografirajte i osvojite putovanje!!!

Prvi bh. turistički portal http://www.putuj.ba i Centrotours nagrađuju autora najoriginalnije fotografije.

Budite kreativni. Spojite ugodno s korisnim - učestvujte u nagradnoj igri. Pošaljite Vašu najoriginalniju fotografiju s ljetovanja, uz koju ćete napisati kraći tekst, i osvojite vrijedno putovanje. Najljepše od njih objavit će se na web stranici http://www.putuj.ba i nagraditi vrijednim nagradama.

Također, učestvujte i sami u glasanju za izbor pobjednika.

Nagradna igra traje od 21.06. do 21.09.2006. godine.

Vaše fotografije s tekstom pošaljite na e-mail adresu [email protected]

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EDUKACIJA - IDC - LJETNA ŠKOLA ZA TRANZICIONU PRAVDU

20.06.2006.

Call for Applications for students from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Summer School for Transitional Justice / LJETNA ŠKOLA ZA TRANZICIONU PRAVDU
23 – 29 July 2006, Palic, Serbia and Montenegro

The regional Summer School for Transitional Justice will bring together university students and young professionals/NGO activists from Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Kosovo as well as international faculty and practitioners from the leading institutions such as the London School of Economics, New York Law School, Columbia University, and the International Center for Transitional Justice, for a five-day intensive course on transitional justice.

This year the School will explore the core transitional justice concepts and debates while contextualizing discussions with reference to the process of dealing with the legacy of mass atrocity in ex-Yugoslavia, including:
• Concepts, mechanisms and history of transitional justice
• International Law and institutions and national trials
• Historical justice, truth-telling and civil society
• ICTY and domestic War Crimes Trials
• Reparative, restorative and symbolic approaches to justice
• Interactive simulation exercises

Eligible to apply:
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students or NVO activists under 30, fluent English, with strong motivation to learn and promote the concept of Transitional Justice in the Region.

All travel and room-and-board costs of selected participants will be covered by the organizers.

In order to apply, please send a detailed CV and one-page long cover letter, spelling out your interest and background in transitional justice, to Lara Musulin by 30 June 2006, at
Research and Documentation Center,
Kupreška 17, Sarajevo, 71 000
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: 033/ 725-350
Fax: 033/ 725-357
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
Web: http://www.idc.org.ba

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EDUKACIJA - Ljetni Univerzitet Tuzla 2006

26.06.2006.

U periodu od 3. 7. - 13. 7. 2006. održava se jedanaesti po redu Ljetni Univerzitet Tuzla 2006.

Ovogodišnja manifestacija nosi nazi "Novi trendovi i moderne tehnologije ", i kao i prethodnih godina, okupit će mnoge profesore i brojne studente sa univerziteta iz zemlje i inostranstva (Hrvatska, Slovenija, Srbija i Crna Gora, USA, Engleska, Njemačka, Italija, Mađarska, Austrija i dr.).

Broj studenata je ograničen i prijave se mogu slati putem e-maila [email protected], [email protected] ili poštom.

Troškove smještaja i ishrane za studente snosi Univerzitet u Tuzli.

Univerzitet u Tuzli
Ured za međunarodnu saradnju
Muharema Fizovića Fiska 6, 75 000 Tuzla
Tel: + 387 (0) 35 300 626
Fax: + 387 (0) 35 300 528
Web: http://www.untz.ba

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UK: Lumley Scholarship for Masters Degree Programme Roehampton University Print E-mail
The Lumley Scholarship is awarded each year as a half-fees scholarship for an international student who wishes to come to Roehampton to undertake a Masters degree. It is a competitive academic scholarship and the following criteria apply:

* You should be a national of a developing country and not be living or studying in a developed country at present
* You should hold a good first degree from a recognised university
* You should be no more than 35 years old (preference will be given to those aged under 30)
* You should meet the English language requirements for your proposed course
* You should not have studied previously for one year or more in a developed country
* You should be able to confirm in writing that neither you nor your family could afford this programme without the scholarship
* You should confirm in writing that you intend to return to your home country as soon as your period of study is complete
* The programme you have applied for should have relevance to the economic, social or technological development of your home country

Please apply in writing for the scholarship when you submit your masters degree application, or shortly afterwards, stating how you meet the criteria above.

Applications should be addressed to Cath Evans at the International Centre. [email protected]

Cath Evans
Acting Head of International Centre
Roehampton University
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
London, SW15 5PU UK
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The Netherland: Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2006-2007 for Master Print E-mail
Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2006-2007

Eligible candidates: klix prospective students from non-EEA countries applying for a Prestige Master's programme or University College Utrecht
Amount of scholarship: maximum 8 500 euro/year
Number of scholarships/year: approximately 30
Provided by: Utrecht University

Aim of the programme
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of klix prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University:

* Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht
* one of the Prestige Master's Programmes (see below).

The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievement and promise may receive a scholarship.

The Prestige Master Programmes are:

1. Mathematical Sciences
2. Biomolecular Sciences
3. Chemistry and Physics
4. Cognitive Neuroscience
5. Drug Innovation
6. Epidemiology
7. Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience
8. Genomics and Developmental Biology (presently called: Developmental Biology and Biomedical Genetics)
9. Human Geography and Planning
10. Linguistics: the Study of the Language Faculty
11. Medieval Studies
12. Migration, Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism
13. Sociology and Social Research
14. Sustainable Development
15. Theoretical Physics

Duration and number of scholarships
Selected students receive a scholarship for the duration of the degree programme, which is a maximum of two years for a Prestige Master and three years for University College Utrecht. Approximately 30 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second and third year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Amount of scholarship
Selected students are awarded a scholarship up to a maximum of 17 000 euro for two years (Prestige Master�s) or a maximum of 16 500 for three years (University College Utrecht). Students should be aware that the grant is not a full scholarship � the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is a significant contribution towards the costs of the tuition fee. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely. As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (immigration and naturalisation office) that they have sufficient financial means. The University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of 10 000 to 14 000 euro per year to cover costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation alone.

Eligibility criteria
The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:

1. Hold a non-EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering")
2. . Have been admitted to one of the international Prestige Master's programmes of Utrecht University or to University College Utrecht.
3. Hold a non-Dutch relevant Bachelor�s degree or equivalent thereof.
4. Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa. Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for a scholarship.

Selection criteria
Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
2. The academic quality and results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;
3. The quality and relevance of the motivation letter (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
4. The quality and feasibility of the financial plan in the application;
5. The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Application
It is not possible to apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship. The Admissions Committee of the Prestige Master�s Programme or University College will select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria mentioned above. The selected candidates will be offered an Utrecht Excellent Scholarship together with their notification for admission.

Students starting their Prestige Master's Programmes in February 2007 are not eligible for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships.

Funding
The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund and the Delta programme. The Delta programme is sponsored by the Dutch government, and provides grant opportunities for students from the following 11 countries:

* Brazil
* Malaysia
* Thailand
* China
* Mexico
* Vietnam
* India
* Russia
* South-Africa
* Indonesia
* Taiwan

In 2007 the Delta programme will be replaced by a programme for non-EEA students. (non EU students)

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Italy: Politecnico Di Torino International Scholarships for Master and Bachelor Degree Print E-mail
Politecnico International Scholarships

The Politecnico di Torino offers scholarships to international students:

Latin American countries students

* ALPIP: scholarships on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science, II level specializing Master, PhD.
* ASP: scholarships for international students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science.
* Erasmus Mundus (MERIT): scholarships for international students on Master of Science on Information Technologies.

Asian countries students

* Asian countries grants: scholarships for China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam students on ICT courses in II level specializing Master.
* ASP: scholarships for international students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science.
* Erasmus Mundus (MERIT): scholarships for international students on Master of Science on Information Technologies.
* Italia - India: Invest your talent in Italy: scholarships for Indian students on Management and ICT on I level specializing Master, Master of Science, II level specializing Master.
* Zhong Guò: Knowledge without limits: scholarships for Chinese students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science, II level specializing Master, PhD.

Mediterranean countries students

* ASP: scholarships for international students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science.
* Erasmus Mundus (MERIT): scholarships for international students on Master of Science on Information Technologies.
* TOPMED: scholarships on Architecture and Engineering courses on Master of Science and II level specializing Master.

Non EU member countries students

* ASP: scholarships for international students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science.
* Erasmus Mundus (MERIT): scholarships for international students on Master of Science on Information Technologies.

North american and Australian students

* ASP: scholarships for international students on Architecture and Engineering courses in Master of Science.
* Erasmus Mundus (MERIT): scholarships for international students on Master of Science on Information Technologies.

Bachelor Degree in Automotive Engineering - INIA project

* INIA project: scholarships for international students (in particular from India, China, Poland and Brasil) to attend the Bachelor Degree in Automotive Engineering (3-years).

If you want to apply to a Politecnico international scholarship read carefully the web site of the above listed project.

For more info, please visit the http://international.polito.it/en/aid/f ... id_polito/

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Slovak: National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic Print E-mail

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for the Support of Mobility of Students, PhD. Students, University Teachers and Researchers

Establishment of the National scholarship programme for the support of mobility of students, PhD. students, university* teachers and researchers was approved by the Government of the Slovak Republic under the terms of MINERVA programme. MINERVA is official governmental programme for the development of knowledge-based economy in Slovakia. It is based on the Competitiveness Strategy of Slovakia until 2010: the National Lisbon Strategy that was adopted by the Government of the SR in February 2005. The aim of MINERVA is to pursue activities to support development of so called knowledge-based economy in Slovakia. These activities focus on four basic areas: 1st science, R&D and innovations; 2nd education and employment; 3rd business environment and 4th information society.

The National scholarship programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS, PhD. STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY* TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS

The National scholarship programme of the Slovak Republic is also intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD. students, university* teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities* and research institutions.

Types of scholarships:
a) Scholarships for foreign university* students to take part in Master (graduate) study over a period of 1 to 2 semesters (from 5 to 10 months) at Slovak universities*.
b) Scholarships for foreign PhD. students to take a part of PhD. study over a period of 1 to 12 months at the Slovak universities* or research institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
c) Scholarships for foreign university* teachers and researchers over a period of 1 to 12 months to carry out teaching or research at the Slovak universities*, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations on the basis of an invitation.

Citizens from following countries can apply for scholarships:
a) European Union member states – Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom;
b) Other countries participating in the Bologna process (named are only countries that are not stated in item a) – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Norway, Romania, the Russian Federation, Serbia and Montenegro, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine;
c) Belarus;
d) Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries, Mexico, the United States of America;
e) Australia, China, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of South Africa, Taiwan.

Amount of a monthly scholarship:
a) university* students: 7 000 Sk
b) PhD. students : 14 000 Sk
c) university* teachers, researchers: lecturers with or without a PhD. degree 20 000 Sk, associated professors 25 000 Sk, professors 30 000 Sk
1 EUR = 37.5 SKK, 1 USD = 31 SKK

Application form
Application form is available in a print and an electronic version. Print version will be at applicants’ disposal at Slovak diplomatic missions (embassies) abroad, electronic version is accessible at the Ministry of Education of the SR website http://www.minedu.sk and Slovak Academic Information Agency (SAIA, n. o.) website http://www.saia.sk.

Deadlines for applications for further academic years will be 15 May and 15 November.

Application forms must be received by deadline at:

SAIA, n. o.
Námestie slobody 23
812 20 Bratislava 1
Slovak Republic

Deadlines for applications in an academic year 2006/2007:
15 June 2006
- for academic year 2006/2007
15 November 2006
- for summer semester 2006/2007

Selection procedure of applicants from abroad
The selection committee, appointed by the minister of education of the SR, will carry out the selection of scholarship holders. The selection committee will include representatives of the Ministry of Education of the SR, Slovak universities*, the Slovak Academy of Sciences and SAIA, n. o.

Required documents that must be attached to the application form by foreign students and PhD. students applying for a study/research stay (1 set of original documents + 2 sets of copies):

* completed scholarship application form;
* structured Curriculum Vitae;
* motivation letter;
* detailed study or research programme;
* 2 recommendation letters provided by applicant’s professors;
* language certificate (Slovak or other foreign language in which the scholarship programme will be conducted);
* confirmation letter from a sending university* certifying that applicant is a full-time student or in case of a PhD. student a confirmation certifying enrolment in a PhD. study;
* certified copy of a Bachelor’s diploma or Master’s diploma and a certificate of a state exam;
* transcript of records (in case of students);
* list of publications (in case of PhD. students);
* admission or invitation letter from a receiving Slovak university* or research institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences proclaiming commitment that applicant will be enrolled in a study or research programme;
* a photograph for each set.

Required documents that must be attached to the application form by foreign university* teachers and researchers (1 set of original documents + 2 sets of copies):

* completed scholarship application form;
* structured Curriculum Vitae;
* detailed professional programme (including date of arrival and period of stay);
* list of publications;
* invitation letter issued by Slovak university* or research institute;
* a photograph for each set.

SAIA, n. o. will send by post the notification of granting or refusing a scholarship to all applicants by 15 July 2006 or to applicants for a summer semester scholarship by 22 December 2006.

NOTE:
* The term „university“ used in this programme refers to all higher education institutions.

Contact:
SAIA, n. o.
Námestie slobody 23
812 20 Bratislava 1
Slovak Republic

Tel.: +421 2 544 11 426 (436)
Fax: +421 2 544 11 429
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.saia.sk

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Mexico: Call for Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners 2007 Print E-mail

Call for Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners 2007

General Conditions
This Call for scholarship applications shall be open from February 15 through July 31, 2006, with the exception of the following Programs: “Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Chairs and Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México. The foregoing shall remain open until November 30, 2006.

The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Cultural Affairs are contained in the “Rules Applicable to Foreign Recipients of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships”, the text of which can be found in this Call.

Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for bachelor’s degree studies (only where shown as a special offer by the Mexican Government), postgraduate studies (master’s degrees, doctorates, and specialties), postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits for academic purposes, and for visiting professors and experts, as well as to study the Spanish language and Mexican culture in the country’s public institutions taking part in this Call. The private institutions participating in this Call are: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente [Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad Anáhuac [Anáhuac University]; Universidad de las Américas [University of the Americas]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University], Universidad del Valle de México [University of the Valley of Mexico]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].

Scholarships are not open to foreigners residing in Mexico. Foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico and their family members do not qualify as eligible candidates.

Scholarships are offered in the areas of knowledge specified in the programs of this Call. Scholarships are not offered in odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are awarded only in the areas of the Hospitals and Institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health Program.

Types of Programs in the Call
To ensure that the scholarships offered by the Mexican Government through the SRE are assigned so that studies be pursued at educational establishments of the highest academic prestige, the 2007 Call is comprised of 102 programs which operate within the framework of cooperation schemes arranged with the receiving Mexican institutions.

This Call consists of three types of programs: Bilateral, which stem mainly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the governments of other countries; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.

Candidate Profiles
Preference will be given to the following candidatures:

* Candidates whose studies focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Candidates who work in areas of particular importance for institutional development.
* Candidates intending to pursue postgraduate studies included on the National Register of Postgraduates of the Comprehensive Program for the Strengthening of Postgraduate Studies and the CONACYT Excellence Register. Each Program in the Call specifies the areas of study that are offered.
* Candidates wishing to take postgraduates studies not available in their own countries.
* Candidates who wish to take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Candidates who are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers.
* Candidates who are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Candidates who work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.

Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Cultural Affairs. Medical scholarships awarded from this Call shall become effective on March 1, 2007 and this date may only be changed by the receiving Mexican institution.

Persons granted a scholarship from this Call must sign a written pledge to return to their countries upon completion of their scholarship studies. This pledge must be submitted in writing upon acceptance of the scholarship awarded.

Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of bachelors’, masters’, doctorates, and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may – after evaluation – be extended in accordance with the study plans and programs of the Mexican academic institutions. The duration of studies is established in each one of the programs in this Call. Scholarship recipients must guarantee conclusion of their thesis within the normal period of their study program since no additional extensions shall be granted for thesis completion beyond the timeline of said programs once the study program has been completed.

Scholarships for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period. For the remaining programs, the scholarship duration is specified in each case.

All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicant’s country of origin or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. Whenever it is required that an application and its documents carry the official nomination signature of the candidate’s government, any documentation which fails to meet said requisite will not be considered since this involves an inter-governmental offer and in many cases, is subject to reciprocity.

Reception of Dossiers
Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between February 15 and July 31, 2006.

Letters of academic acceptance should be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center. For medical areas, the letter should be signed by the Head of the Specialty or by the Head of Education of the Hospital or Institute, or by the Director of Postgraduate Studies and Ongoing Education of the Ministry of Health.

a) In the case of bachelors’ or postgraduate studies, the document should indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly).

b) In the case of research, the document should specify that the academic tutorage will be offered to candidates to carry out their research project, as well as the period in which they will be received and, if possible, the name of the person who will advise them.

Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A, B, or C included in this Call, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received. Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil only if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution for entry into school programs.

Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in an application dossier a candidate does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.

The General Directorate for Cultural Affairs will contact the Mexican academic institutions to confirm acceptance and the study commencement and termination dates of each scholarship recipient and shall notify candidates through the Mexican Embassy in the country in question.

Candidatures meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Pre-selection Committee in the respective country. This Committee will be comprised of local authorities and Mexican Embassy officials and where necessary, of experts in candidates’ areas of specialty.

Selection Criteria

* Academic excellence of the candidate and of the receiving Mexican institution.
* Quality of the studies to be pursued in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* Specific application of the knowledge acquired.

The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the General Directorate for Cultural Affairs and shall not be open to appeal.

General Requirements

* Meet the specific requirements stipulated in the Call for SRE Scholarships for Foreigners.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution.
* Have a bachelor’s, master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies they intend to pursue.
* Have a GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, or equivalent.
* Return to his/her country of origin upon conclusion of the scholarship.

The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs and should be read carefully.

Scholarship Awards
The scholarships for 2007 will be awarded by the SRE, through its General Directorate for Cultural Affairs. Scholarship winners shall be notified between November 15, 2006 and February 28, 2007. The results will be delivered in writing at the corresponding Mexican Embassy.

For more information, visit the website: http://becas.sre.gob.mx/ and the call for application document. http://becas.sre.gob.mx/Documentos/convextingles07.doc

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UK: Graduate Open Scholarships, University of College London Print E-mail

UCL Graduate "Open" Scholarships

Ten scholarships are offered annually for graduate study to applicants from overseas countries outside the European Union. Study may be at either Master's degree or MPhil/PhD level in any subject offered by UCL. The value of each scholarship is £2,500 per year, which is deducted from tuition fees for the duration of the student's programme of study, up to a maximum of three years.

The scholarships are competitive and will be awarded to prospective self-financing students who are liable to pay tuition fees at the rate for international students. Applicants should already have been offered a place on a full-time basis for a graduate course of study at UCL and should have firmly accepted that offer or intending to do so. The scholarships are not available to students already on course.

Application Procedure
Completed application forms (requires Acrobat Reader) should be sent to:

UCL Entrance Scholarships
Registrar's Division
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
UK

Application Deadline
Application forms should be completed and received by the Entrance Scholarships Office no later than 31st July for study from September of the same year (Phd candidates must register by July of the following year).

Selection Procedure
The Selection Panel meets in August and candidates will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship applications in late August.

Further Information
Please contact the Entrance Scholarships Office
Tel: +44 20 7679 2005 / 4167
Fax: +44 20 7691 3112

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