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2015 Confucius Institute International Scholarships for study in China (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi April 23, 2015

Application Deadline: May 10 2015

For the purpose of supporting the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitating international promotion of Chinese language and dissemination of Chinese culture, as well as cultivating qualified Chinese-language teachers and excellent Chinese-language learners, Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban (hereinafter referred to as Hanban) launches a “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program to sponsor foreign students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study Chinese in relevant universities of China (hereinafter referred to as “Host Institutes” ).

Category of Scholarships:

The scholarship of 2015 is divided into 5 categories:

Scholarship for Students of Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（MTCSOL）,
Scholarship for Students of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL,
Scholarship for Students of Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages（BTCSOL）,
Scholarship for One-Academic-Year Students,
Scholarship for One-Semester Students.
Scholarship for Four-Weeks Students.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens in good health, aged between 16 and 35 (Chinese language teachers in post shall be aged below 45, and applicants for BTCSOL scholarship should be aged below 20).

Scholarship Coverage:

Scholarship winners are exempt from tuition, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with monthly living allowance, and comprehensive insurance for foreign students studying in China. Monthly living allowances are provided at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):

a. CNY 2,500 for Bachelor’s Degree Students ,One-Academic-Year Students and One-Semester Students.

b. CNY 3,000 for Master’s Degree Students.

Application Procedure:

From the issue date of the Procedures, applicants can log on to the Confucius Institute Scholarship website at http://cis.chinese.cn, set up an individual account, read information and introduction of host institutes and majors, complete and submit the Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form online.

Application Document:

Applicants should log onto the Scholarship website, fill out the “Confucius Institute Scholarship Application Form”, and attach the electronic files of the following materials:
Photocopy of passport photo page
Photocopies of HSK、HSKK score reports
Notarized highest education diploma attained（scheduled graduation proof or official proof of student status
Applicants under the age of 18 shall submit relevant legal documents of entrusted legal guardians in China.
Winners of the finals of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students and for Foreign High School Students in China shall submit the certificate of scholarship. Winners of preliminary rounds of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions in their countries shall submit award proof and a reference letter from the Chinese Embassy (or Consulate) in the competition area.
Chinese language teachers shall submit the proof of the length of time in teaching and weekly teaching hours provided by institutes they work for.
Those applying for scholarship of One-Academic-Year + MTCSOL are required to provide the agreement signed with the Confucius Institute or the institute which they will be working for.

E-Mail: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Confucius Institute Scholarships

April 23, 2015 1 comment

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2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students to study in Mexico (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi April 20, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: August 31st 2015

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International

Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in

studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate-level research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program in Mexico, to participate in the 2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.

The scholarships are offered to more than 180 countries through a series of bilateral

conventions, multilateral programs and special agreements. More than 70 Mexican institutions of higher education (IES) participate and all offer academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) in the National Program of Quality Graduate Degrees. These programs demonstrate the progress made by Mexico in various areas of the sciences and humanities.

Candidate Profile

Requirements for all applicants:

Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. degree, as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested.
Minimum grade point average of eight (8.0) on a scale of 0 to 10, or the equivalent, for the last academic degree received.
Be accepted to or currently enrolled in a program at one of the participating Mexican institutions.

Required Documents

The applicant must submit the documents in the following order:

Official nomination of his/her government.
Application form.
An explanation of why the applicant is interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico.
Curriculum vitae ( maximum of 3 pages).
Acceptance letter from the Mexican host institution, signed by the responsible party ( Director of the International Affairs Office, Director of Academic Exchanges, Head of the Graduate Studies Department, Graduate Studies Coordinator, etc.), stating the length of the studies with the start and end dates and the type of studies.
For research, the acceptance letter should also state that the candidate will receive the mentoring needed for the research project and, if possible, the name of the advisor.
Coy of the diploma for the highest degree received.
Copy of the transcript for the last degree received showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 8/10. If a different scale is used, the equivalent on a 10-pointscale must be submitted.
For mobility scholarships, a letter from the applicant’s institution agreeing to give academic credit for the classes or course of study that will be taken in Mexico.
For research grants, a copy of the academic document showing the applicant has

finished or is currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program.
Candidates already in Mexico must have a current immigration document, with a

Temporary Resident Student Visa (card).
If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, include certificate of an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish from a university or language center.
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of passport.
Medical certificate of good health in the original issued by a public or private institution no more than three months prior to submitting the documents. Independent health certificates will not be accepted.
recent original photographs (not digital), full face on a white background, 3cm x

3cm , with name and nationality noted on the back.

Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of 4 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for undergraduate mobility scholarships, specializations, master’s degrees or master’s-level research
Spanish language or Mexican culture courses, currently the equivalent of $8,412.00 pesos (approximately US $546.234).
Monthly stipend of 5 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for doctoral studies and research, postdoctoral fellowships and medical specializations and sub specializations, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$ 681.90).
Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution( see the academic programs offered by the participating IES).
Health insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting in the third month of the scholarship ( the scholarship recipient must have health insurance that covers both major and minor medical expenses and provides international coverage for the first three months in Mexico).
Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back at the start and end of the scholarship, if studying outside of Mexico City

Expenses Not Covered by the Scholarship

Academic costs (registration and tuition) if not waived by the academic institution or authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Laboratory fees, workshops, language courses or other academic activities that are part of the academic program and are not waived by the academic institution.
Fees for transferring academic credits and course revalidation.
Cost of printing the thesis.
Fees for obtaining the diploma and/or certificate.
Registration in the National Registry of Foreign Citizens
Any other expense not mentioned above.

How to Apply:

The entire scholarship application process must be done at the Mexican embassy in the

applicant’s country or at the concurrent embassy. Directory of Mexican Embassies:

http://directorio.sre.gob.mx/index.php/embajadas-de-mexico-en-el-exterior

Application Deadline:

Applications for the scholarship will be accepted from April 15 to August 31, 2015.
The results will be announced starting in November 2015 by Mexico’s diplomatic offices abroad.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.

April 20, 2015 10 comments

2016/2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi April 1, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Varying by Country

What: A Program for young and mid-career professionals sponsored by the US. Department of State

The Humphrey Program brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars.

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Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the Program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. If you are interested in broadening your perspectives and becoming a global leader, the Humphrey Fellowship is for you.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
Limited or no prior experience in the United States
Demonstrated leadership qualities
A record of public service in the community
English language ability

Benefits:

The Fellowship provides for:

Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
Pre-academic English language training, if required;
A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
Accident and sickness coverage;
A book allowance;
A one-time computer subsidy;
Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

How to Apply:

View List of Participating Countries in Sub Saharan Africa

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures and deadlines.

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

April 1, 2015 2 comments

International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT) ENTER 2015 Conference, Lugano Switzerland

by lanredahunsi November 10, 2014

written by lanredahunsi

Dates : February 3 – 6, 2015

Conference Venue : USI – Università della Svizzera italiana via Buffi, 13 Lugano Switzerland

Organized by the International Federation for Information Technology and Travel and Tourism (IFITT), ENTER 2015 will be the 22nd annual ENTER Conference. The conference offers a worldwide and unique forum for attendees from industry, academia, government, and other organisations to actively exchange, share, and challenge state-of-the-art research and industrial case studies on the application of information and communication technologies to travel and tourism.

The conference brings together the research community with industry and it is organised in three streams namely, industry, destinations and research tracks. The conference also features 6-8 world class keynote speakers.

At ENTER 2015, the theme is «eTourism: Transforming Mobility». The conference will explore eTourism opportunities and challenges within the eTourism mobility context, exploring information and communication technologies concepts, applications, and business models in travel and tourism. Issues to be covered at the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas

Social Networking, Social Media and Social Inspiration
Context and Location Based Services
Augmented Reality and Gaming
Advanced Distribution Systems
Electronic Marketing and Analytics
Big data and Cloud computing
Information Search and Retrieval
Travel Search and Meta-Search
Technology Acceptance
Consumer Inspiration through ICTS
Information Interfaces and Presentation
Crisis and eTourism
ICT Adoption, Use, and Value Creation
Intelligent Systems
Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
Distribution Strategies
ICT-enabled Partnerships and Segmentation
Legal and Social Aspects
Website Design and Evaluation
E-Learning and distributed learning
Cultural Heritage and Sustainability
Mobile Services
Context-Aware Systems
E-strategy and e-Business models
ICT for Regional Development
Recommender Systems

ENTER 2015 Local Organiser

SOTELL

via Trevano, 55

Lugano

Switzerland

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ENTER 2015 Conference

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University of Bradford,UK- Countries in Crisis Scholarships 2013/14.

by lanredahunsi February 18, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford.

You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application.
The offer letter must be dated no later than the Friday 17^th May 2013.
The closing date for applications is the Monday 10^th June 2013.
Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17^th May 2013.

Students must be on a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Who can apply?

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How much could I get?

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £3,500 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

There will be a minimum of 3 scholarships available.

How do I apply?

You can open a copy of the application form below, fill it in online, save it and send it in to us – email: [email protected].

Or you can print it off and fill it in by hand, and send it to Scholarships, The Hub, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP – whichever suits you best.

Application forms

All parts of the form must be completed – if you don’t then your application will not be considered.

Please remember that the Scholarship panel will only have your form to by which to judge your application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.

You may want to highlight how the situation in your country has specifically affected you and your family and why you wish to take up a course here in Bradford.

Closing date

All completed forms must be received by Monday 10 June 2013 – applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

You must provide an offer letter from the University dated no later than Friday 17 May 2013.

Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17 May 2013.

What happens next?

The Scholarship panel will consider your application in July. You will be informed of the decision mid-July.

What else do I need to know?

Successful students must agree to be featured on the scholarships section of the University website and be included in other promotional materials such as the prospectus.

For further information or any queries you can:

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01274 236637

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