Netherlands Govt. Scholarship Program for Short Courses, Masters, PhD

The NFP Scholarship  is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation. The NFP offers fellowships for various short/ training courses as well as Masters and  PhD studies. The Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) promote capacity building within organizations in 51 countries by providing scholarships for training and education for professionals.

Institution: Dutch Universities and academic institutions.
Place of Study :  Netherlands
Program: Masters/PhD/Short Courses
Course starts:  2015/2016
Scholarship Sponsor: Netherlands Government

Deadline: Varies and Rolling

Fields of study:

NFP-qualified courses/programs. Find a course/program from their website and then contact the Dutch higher education institution that offers that course to find out whether it is NFP-qualified.

Target group:

The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.

Scholarship Coverage:

An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.

Eligibility:

The NFP is meant for professionals who are nationals of and work and live in one of the 51 NFP countries. Candidates have to be nominated by their employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of the organization.

Read the complete eligibility criteria at the official website. You must also meet the eligibility requirements of the program you are applying for.

Application Procedures:

You need to apply directly with a Dutch higher education institution of your choice, starting 3 February 2015. Please contact the institution that offers the NFP-qualified course of your choice to ask for the application procedure. Only the Dutch institution will provide information about the programs, selection criteria, application procedures and deadlines. Deadline varies depending on the course and the University.

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New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) for Masters Students from Developing Countries

New Zealand AID (NZAID) offers the New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)  for international students from selected developing countries to study in New Zealand to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country. New Zealand Development Scholarships are available for Postgraduate Certificate (6 months), Postgraduate Diploma (1 year) or Masters Degree (1 – 2 years).

Institute: Any accredited academic institutions in New Zealand
Program: Masters degree , Postgraduate diploma or certificate Studies
Place of Study:  New Zealand
Application Deadline: 31 July  (annual), next course starts 2015

Scholarship Coverage:

The scholarships include a fortnightly living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel to and from your home country at the start and end of your scholarship, home leave or reunion travel for some students, and assistance with research and thesis costs for most postgraduate research students.

Fields of study:

Subject areas that are relevant to the sustainable development needs of your country (i.e. renewable energy, agriculture, fisheries, disaster risk management, natural resource management, health, and education).  Find out the preferred subjects for your country.

Target group:

The scholarships are open to citizens of:

Africa: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia: China, Mongolia, Nepal, Timor-Leste

Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following conditions to be eligible for a New Zealand Scholarship:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
• Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship and have resided in that country for at least the last two years.
• Agree to return to your home country for a minimum of two years on completion of the scholarship.

Application instructions:

You must first apply for an Offer of Placement (admission) at your preferred New Zealand institution. Once you have a confirmed Offer of Place, you must submit the completed NZDS application form together with your essay and supporting documents by 31 July 2015 to the address indicated at the NZDS page specific to your country.

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

For more information please visit  their Official Scholarship Website.

Related Scholarships: List of New Zealand Scholarships

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ADB MBA Scholarship at Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippine

ADB-AIM MBA Scholarship for Asian Countries:

ADB is one of the most important sources of financial assistance for graduate students in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Development Bank (ADB)  funding from the government of Japan, established the ADB-JSP Scholarship Program to encourage and strengthen human resource development in 1988. AIM is one of the first ADB-designated institutions to receive scholarship funds for their students.

                      Deadline of the Following Scholarship : 30 May 2015

Institute:  Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Place of Study: Philippine
Program : MBA    (Full Time)
Amount of Scholarship : Fulbright

Main Criteria:

• This Scholarship is open to all nationals of Asian Development Bank borrowing countries
• Applicant should not have any prior master’s or doctoral degree(s).
• Requirement: (1) Submit ADB-JSP Information Sheet Form, (2) Certificate of Annual Income; (3) Notarized Affidavit of Family Income; (4) Transcript of Records/Mark Sheets with Grade Point Average or General Weighted Average.
• Student applicant should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of the AIM MBA

AIM will screen your application, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In turn, ADB will review the submission from AIM and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

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ADB Scholarships in Hong Kong China for Developing Countries

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) is established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.The ADB-JSP offers Scholarship around 300 students annually all over the world in various academic institutions located in 10 countries.For a uniform development of all regions ADB scholarship set limited to the scholars that after  completion of their study programs, scholars will go back to home countries to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.Main objective is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries ( see below country list) to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Name of Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Country of Study: Hong Kong, China
Degree Offered: Masters
Majors: There are 2 majors ( see below)
Application Deadline: May for next year September Intake
Scholarship Coverage: Full Tuition Fees and Bursaries.

ADB-JSP Scholarship DOESN'T COVER: 
Expenses for the scholar's family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.

Major/ Subjects which are considered for ADB- Japan Scholarship for this Institution:
Master of Science in

• Urban Planning

• Urban Design

Application Procedures:

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks for more information.
Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent's Income).
The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.
ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.
The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.
The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.
Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
 
Important

No separate application to ADB is necessary.
The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the


Contact Details:
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road, Honolulu
Hawaii 96848-1601, U.S.A.
(Attn: ADB Scholarship Program Administrator)
Ms. Stella Kolinski
ADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship Assistant
E-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org
Tel. No.: +1 808 944 7738
Fax No.:+1 808 944 7070   

List of developing member countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Cook Islands, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, China, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, the Republic of Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taipei,China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

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ADB Japan Scholarships in USA for Developing Countries

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) is established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.The ADB-JSP offers Scholarship around 300 students annually all over the world in various academic institutions located in 10 countries.For a uniform development of all regions ADB scholarship set limited to the scholars that after  completion of their study programs, scholars will go back to home countries to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.Main objective is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries ( see below country list) to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Name of Institution: East-West Center
Country of Study: USA
Degree Offered: Masters
Major: There are 15 majors ( see below)
Application Deadline : November for next year August Intake
Scholarship Coverage: Full Tuition Fees and Bursaries.

ADB-JSP Scholarship DOESN'T COVER: 
Expenses for the scholar's family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.

Major/ Subjects which are considered for ADB- Japan Scholarship for this institution:
Master degree courses of following majors:

1. Architecture
2. Business Administration
3. Economics
4. Geography
5. International Management
6. Japan Focused MBA (JEMBA)
7. Natural Resources & Environmental Management
8. Ocean Engineering
9. Oceanography
10. Pacific Island Studies
11. Public Administration
12. Sociology
13. Tropical Plant & Soil Science
14. Urban and Regional Planning
15. Master of Law   

Application Procedures:

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks for more information.
Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent's Income).
The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.
ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.
The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.
The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.
ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.
Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

Important

No separate application to ADB is necessary.
The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the

Intake: August
Deadline: November

Contact Details:
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road, Honolulu
Hawaii 96848-1601, U.S.A.
(Attn: ADB Scholarship Program Administrator)
Ms. Stella Kolinski
ADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship Assistant
E-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org
Tel. No.: +1 808 944 7738
Fax No.:+1 808 944 7070   

List of Developing Member Countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Cook Islands, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, China, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, the Republic of Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taipei,China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

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DAAD Scholarship for Master Degree in Textile and Clothing Technology in Germany

Scholarship Description :

The DAAD, German Academic Exchange
Service, is the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. it is one of the most lucrative scholarship for the student , specially for developing countries.It provides the best opportunities to study in best universities in Germany.


The following Scholarships are offered by the DAAD for applicants of developing countries as well as others  for Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with relevance expertise.

The Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology offers a four- semester graduate program in textile and clothing technology for students with an undergraduate degree. Successful participants are awarded a Master of Science degree.

This interdisciplinary program is  research-oriented approach that  offers specialist textile courses combined with fundamental knowledge of mathematics, engineering, and economics. The main textile courses are focused on chemistry, textile fibers, yarns, and
fabrics, enclosing sessions on finishing, testing, quality management, sewing, and recycling.

The importance of technical textiles for today's textile industry is emphasized and lessons are continuously updated with latest research results from all relevant fields. Many students work as assistants on current research projects.

Eligibility:

• B.Sc. degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, TextileEngineering, Textile Technology, Ready-Made ClothingEngineering, Ready-Made Clothing Technology, Textile Chemistryor Textile Finishing.

• At least 2 years of relevant career experience

• Sufficient knowledge in German language. The program is mainly conducted in German with several courses from external experts held in English

Application procedure:

The application form along with necessary documents should be sent  before October 10 for the academic session of October next year.

Contact details :

Technische Universität Dresden
Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance
Material Technology (ITM)
Dr.-Ing. Joachim Arnold
01062 Dresden, Germany
Application form
The application form ‘‘Application for Research Grants and Study
Scholarships“ can be downloaded from
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.htm

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