Ways to find appropriate Scholarships

I want a scholarship, goggled it, Ahh I am confused.....

Enter the word "scholarships" in Google search bar, hit enter and bam, a list of hundred sites show up containing information about hundreds of scholarship. Now what to do which site to see, which country to choose?? Oh man!! I am confused.

Most of us face this situation many times when we are trying to search the most suitable and appropriate scholarships for ourselves.

" Never ever search scholarships from every country, you will get lost and will never find appropriate scholarship"

First things first. Always first search for country and university which suites best for you in terms of your qualifications before even searching for scholarships.

Why I should search universities instead of searching scholarships??

Almost every university and institute will have a scholarship and financial aid section on their websites. Where scholarships offered by the university and other 3rd parties will be displayed relevant to that university. So by only finding universities you will find even more scholarships. Most universities not often publish scholarships offer by them. Following two sites will help you in searching the relevant universities,

• http://www.findamasters.com
• http://www.goabroad.com/

Documents are every thing. Arrange all of your documents as soon as possible. Usually following documents are required for getting admission in any country.

1) Diploma certificate/ Degree

2) Transcript (Showing courses studied, credit hours and grades earned)

3) Language proficiency  certificate (IELTS, TOEFL in case of english)

4) Valid Passport

5) Any other certificate which depicts your skills.

6) A self motivational letter (letter about your motivations and reasons for selecting the university)

7) A personal letter (A letter for introducing yourself and your aims)

Having a scanned copy of all these certificates is always recommended.

Eligibility: Found a university which suits your academic back ground and your future aims.Always have a look on eligibility requirements.

Finding the scholarship: As I mentioned above most of the university websites will have a scholarship and financial aid section. Go through that section and you will find suitable scholarships for yourself. Give a one time search on goggle for scholarship for that particular country and university.

Found a university. Yeah! I am eligible to apply...

Never be late. Never apply late for admissions. Apply asap, the earlier you apply the better the chance for you to get selected. Most universities have online applications systems. Always select the online application system for applying, it is most convenient and efficient. 

Feel free to comment and share your views and experiences.

Emile Boutmy Scholarships for International Students at Sciences Po University

Sciences Po 
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 4 Apr/2 May 2013

Course starts September 2013

Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham

University of NottinghamMasters (MS) Degree

Applications must be sent to CUD before 13 February 2013 and before 18 January 2013 for the following trainings:

• Internship at the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in University Library•  Internship methodological innovation support in family farming.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.cud.be/content/view/339/208/lang,/

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree level.

Scholarship Provider: University of the West

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-The scholarship is available to new students seeking either Bachelor’s degrees or Master’s degrees at UWest. PhD students, ESL students or students seeking certificates only are not eligible for this scholarship.

-International students must meet the minimum UWest admission requirements for English proficiency. Conditionally admitted students are not eligible for the scholarship.

-To qualify for the scholarship a student must be enrolled fulltime at UWest. Fulltime enrollment is defined as registering for, and successfully completing, a minimum of 12 credits each semester (24 credits per academic year) for undergraduates, and 9 credits each semester (18 credits per academic year) for graduate students. Students must be pre-registered at the full-time credit level before the scholarship funds can be made available to them.

-Minimum GPA for Undergraduate(Un) and Graduate(G) Level: Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): 3.0(Un), 3.25(G); Lotus Silver Scholarship($5,000): 2.75(Un), 3.0(G); Lotus Gold Scholarship-Fo Guang  ($10,000): 2.75(Un), 3.0(G); Lotus Silver Scholarship-Fo Guang ($5,000): 2.5(Un), 2.75(G)

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.

Number of award(s): UWest anticipates awarding a large number of Lotus Scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Duration of award(s): The Scholarship is initially awarded for one academic year beginning in Fall Semester. Renewal of the scholarship is possible, but not guaranteed, depending on the student’s performance and funding availability.

What does it cover?  The Scholarship awards $5,000 or $10,000 annually to each successful applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.

Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For international students, Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For domestic students, Lotus Silver Scholarship ($5000): For domestic students, Lotus Gold Scholarship ($10,000): For Students recommended by the Fo Guang Shan or another organized religious order, Lotus Silver Scholarship ($5000): For Students recommended by the Fo Guang Shan or another organized religious order.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or by email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Priority deadline (for new applicants): February 15, 2013.

-Secondary deadline (for both new and returning applicants): April 1, 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application: http://www.uwest.edu/

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Scholarships in NYC for International Students

For Masters in Business related subjects/ Bachelors

Two exciting opportunities to live and learn in NYC. Whether you are a high school student looking for that perfect college fit, or a college student looking for post-graduate opportunities, we have a scholarship for you!

LIVE YOUR DREAMS IN NEW YORK

 The New School Competition

SCHOOLS

These are the four participating divisions of The New School

• Parsons The New School for Design
• Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts
• Mannes College The New School for Music
• The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music

 ELIGIBILITY

Open to high school and college students worldwide interested in applying or transferring to one of the four
participating divisions of The New School. Scholarship winners must be a high school graduate on or before June 2013.

THE CHALLENGE
• Logical reasoning & The New School quizzes
• Creative case (presented by a video)

PRIZES

One full and one partial scholarship for bachelor’s program to each of the four participating school. Apple iPad Mini
products will be given away for extraordinary submissions to four high school students (not graduating by June 2013).

Scholarships valued up to $160,000!

DEADLINE January 27, 2013

READMORE @ www.thenewschoolcompetition.com

ARE YOU?

✓ Interested in studying business, finance, communications or analytics/big data

✓ Interested in study at a prestigious university in New York City

✓ Interested in  I want to start my master’s degree in fall 2013

✓ Interested in  I want to receive one of 16 scholarships (worth over $500,000 in total)
to study a specialized Master of Science program at Fordham Graduate School of Business in NYC

Then the Fordham Business Challenge 2013 is just for you!

Sign up today @ www.fordhambusinesschallenge.com.

PROGRAMS

Scholarships for the following Master of Science programs:

• MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)
• MS in Global Finance (MSGF)
• MS in Investor Relations (MIR)
• MS in Media Entrepreneurship (MSME)
• MS in Marketing Intelligence (MSMI)
• MS in Business Analytics (MSBA)
• 3 Continent MS in Global Management (3CMGM)
• MS in Business Enterprise (MBE)

ELIGIBILITY

College seniors who will obtain their Bachelor’s degree by June 2013 OR recent university graduates and young professionals holding a university diploma WORLDWIDE

THE CHALLENGE
• Answer (3) multiple choice question sets and (1) essay question

PRIZES

• First place winners (8) will receive a full-tuition scholarship and an invitation to attend the prize ceremony in New York City in April 2013
• Second place winners (8) will receive a half-tuition scholarship

DEADLINE February 1, 2013

READMORE @ www.fordhambusinesschallenge.com

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Leiden UniversityMasters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 1 Feb/1 Oct  (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts Feb 2013

Host Institution(s):

Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Field of study:

All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes offered in Leiden University

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

The scholarship programme is intended for international candidates  from Non-EU/EEA students showing the highest achievements and promise for a master’s degree study.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

•  Platinum Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
•  Gold Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
•  Silver Covers 75% of the tuition fee
•  Bronze Covers 50% of the tuition fee
•  Ivory Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

The maximum study period is 12 months (1-year programme) or 24 months (2-year programme).

Important Note: Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.  Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation.

Eligibility:

•  Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme

•  In his or her prior academic education abroad, the applicant must have achieved excellent study results which are relevant for the programme for which the student wishes to enrol. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad

•  The applicant will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl

•  Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree

•  Students who are granted a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the terms and conditions (pdf) attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Application instructions:

When applying for admissions, indicate clearly that you would like to apply for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship section of the online application form.  You should attach a letter of motivation (in Word) of a maximum of 500 words, in which you indicate why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship.

For programmes starting in September 2013, the deadline is 1 February 2013. For programmes starting in February 2013, the deadline was 1 October 2012.

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://adf.ly/3054272/banner/http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/studyinleiden/lexs.htm

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Netherlands

Bocconi Scholarships in Italy for International Students

Bocconi UniversityBachelor’s/Masters Degree

Deadline: Jan-May 2013
Study in: Milan, Italy
Course starts September 2013

Host Institution(s):

Bocconi University in Milan, Italy

Field(s) of study:

Any Bachelor’s Program or Master of Science Program offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

80 scholarships are to be offered  - 40 for Bachelor’s Program and 40 for Master’s Program

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

For Bachelor’s Program, the scholarship consists of a full tuition waiver worth approximately € 11,000.00 per year for a maximum of 3 academic years while for Master’s of Science Program, the scholarship consists of full tuition waiver worth approximately € 11,500.00 per year for a maximum of 2 academic years.

The renewal of the scholarships are subject to meeting merit criteria

Eligibility:

Only applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Bachelor’s or Master’s program who meet all the following conditions will be taken into consideration for the awarding of the scholarship:

• non-Italian citizenship;

• non-Italian residence;

• a non-Italian Undergraduate degree earned abroad or in Italy.

Students who meet any of the following conditions will NOT be taken into consideration:

• previously enrolled in a graduate program in Italy or abroad;

• recipient of a scholarship awarded for the AY 2013-14 by private or public institutions.

Application instructions:

Applicants must complete and submit the online Bocconi Scholarship online application form.   Scholarship applications must be submitted by the same deadline as that of applicant’s Bocconi online admission’s application which is administered in multiple rounds. The specific deadlines can be found in the scholarship guidelines (links found below) but falls around January to May 2013.

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/Links:

Official Scholarship Website:   Bocconi International Scholarships

Undergraduate Program: Bocconi Scholarship Guidelines for Bachelor’s Program

Graduate Program: Bocconi Scholarship Guidelines for Master’s Program

Radboud University Scholarships for International Students

Radboud UniversityMasters Degree

Deadline: 15 March 2013
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2013

Host Institution(s):

Radboud University Nijmejen, Netherlands

Field(s) of study:

Any Masters Degree Programme offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

20 Radboud Scholarships are awarded each year

Target group:

Non-EEA International Students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship is not an amount of money that you will receive on your bank account but consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. Example: a grant holder in 2012/2013 pays a tuition fee of only  € 1,771,  instead of € 9,100, € 10,200 or € 16,450. In addition the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as for visa, residence permit,  health insurance and liability insurance.

Eligibility:

Candidates who want to become eligible for a Radboud Scholarship must meet the requirements for eligibility. This means that applicants should:

1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport and should not already be eligible for the lower EEA tuition fee.
2. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s degree programme by the Student Affairs Office as stated in the formal letter of admission on behalf of the Executive Board.
3. be able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
4. have been enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Application instructions:

You apply for a Radboud Scholarship by indicating on your Master’s application form for admission that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship. The application for  admission and the application for the scholarship is fully integrated, there is no separate procedure for the scholarship.

You need to be fully admitted to a Master’s degree program in order to be considered for the scholarship. The deadline for submitting your scholarship application, including all the required documents, is 15 March 2013. Also your payment of the handling fee must has been received before this deadline. If the information is incomplete or the handling fee has not been received on this date, the application will automatically be rejected.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ru.nl/masters/finances/scholarships-grants/read_more/rsprogramme/

Chevening UK Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 14 Oct 2012

British Government/FCO
MA Degree

Deadline: Dec 2013 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2013/2014

Host Institution(s):

Any university in the UK

Field(s) of study:

Chevening Scholarships are targeted towards a broad range of fields and disciplines. Full information about priority subjects for countries which offer Chevening Scholarships is available on the country pages of  www.chevening.org.

Number of Awards:

Chevening Scholars come from over 110 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

Target group:

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Most Chevening Scholarships cover: tuition fees; a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual); an economy class return airfare to the UK; additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only.

Eligibility:

Applicants should read the guidance for 2013/14 applicants at www.chevening.org/apply for full eligibility criteria.

Application instructions:

Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships opened in October 2012 and will close in December 2012. Exact dates and deadlines are available on the country pages of www.chevening.org.

Contact information:

For further information on applying for a Chevening Scholarship, sign up for alerts at www.chevening.org.  Applicants can also contact the Chevening Scholarships Secretariat at www.chevening.org/enquiry.

Website:

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