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Skoll MBA Scholarships at Said Business School

 Said Business School
MBA Degree

Deadline: 7 Sept/2 Nov 2018
Study in:  UK
Course starts Sept 2019

Brief description:

The Skoll MBA Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors.

Host Institution(s):

Said Business School at University of Oxford, UK.

Field of study:

Full-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

Up to 5 every year

Target group:

Home/international students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers the full costs of tuition and college fees for the MBA programme as well as partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.

Eligibility:

1. Entrepreneurial action

• • You have identified opportunities and taken action in order to make positive social impact
• • You have spent preferably at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches. For example, you could have:

• – Started or grown a social venture
• – OR led the expansion of a social impact initiative within an organisation
• – OR been tackling a specific social/environmental issue, through a core thread that unites your work

2. Creating impact with a focus on systems change

• • You can demonstrate the outcomes and impact of your entrepreneurial action
• • Your impact addresses unjust systems and practise in your area of work

3. Personal qualities of a social entrepreneur

• • You are a force for positive change
• • You are single-minded and persistent, with a willingness to fail and start again
• • You have bias toward action
• • You have a tendency to explore your environment for opportunities and resources
• • You have a willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks
• • You develop networks and leverage members to pursue mutual goals
• • You have apprenticed with the problem* or experienced the problem you are trying to solve

4. The Oxford MBA is critical to your career trajectory

• • You can demonstrate why business education is essential in helping to develop your work/impact at this stage

5. Financial need

• • You are in a position where the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden
• • You can demonstrate the need for the Scholarship (for example, due to previous work experiences or personal circumstances)

Application instructions:

To apply for the Skoll Scholarship, you first need to apply and be accepted onto the Saïd Business School’s MBA programme. Candidates must apply in stages 1-2 of the MBA admissions process for the 2018-19 academic year.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must tick the “Skoll Scholarship” box when you submit your MBA application. Once you’ve received confirmation that you have been accepted onto the MBA programme, the Skoll Centre will send you a link to the Scholarship online application which you will need to complete. The deadlines for Stage 1 and 2 admission rounds are 7 September 2018 and 2 November 2018 respectively.

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.

For further information please follow the official scholarship website:  https://skollscholarship.org/

University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees

 Deadline: 4 Oct 2018 (annual)
Study in:  any Country (online)
Next term starts 15 Nov 2018

Brief description:

The University of the People is the Education Revolution. It is the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, American accredited, online university. With a groundbreaking online learning model and instructors from the world’s foremost academic volunteers, UoPeople offers the opportunity to pursue a high quality and invaluable American degree.

The university offers two-year associate and four-year bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, computer science, and health science, as well as an MBA program.

Host Institution(s):

Founded in 2009 and achieving accreditation in 2014, UoPeople has rapidly gained a foothold in the international arena of online higher education. The university has partnered with Yale ISP Law School for research and New York University, University of California Berkeley and the University of Edinburgh to accept students. The institution has also gained the widespread support of leading academics from renowned universities around the world. Its President’s Council, includes presidents, chancellors, and vice chancellors from universities such as NYU, Oxford, UC Berkeley, Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, Vassar University, the George Washington University, and others.

Fields of study:

UoPeople offers associate and bachelor degree programs in business administration, health science and computer science, as well as an MBA program.

Target group:

Students from all over the world. Currently the university has students from over 200 countries and territories.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

UoPeople remains tuition-free because of its use of volunteers, Open Educational Resources, open-source technology and peer-to- peer learning. More than 6,000 professionals have volunteered for the university, filling key UoPeople leadership positions including University President, Provost, Academic Deans, Course Developers, Academic Advisers and Course Instructors.

UoPeople is building a sustainable new model for higher education, in which students are asked to pay only a $100 assessment fee at the end of each course; for students who might find even these modest fees prohibitive, the university offers a variety of scholarships.

Some of the scholarships can be found below:

Simone Biles Legacy Scholarship Fund – open to all students, with priority for those who have been in foster care.

Emergency Refugee Assistance Scholarship Fund – refugees and asylum seekers

Foundation Hoffmann Scholarship – open to all students

UoPeople General Scholarship – open to all students

To see all available scholarships >>

Eligibility:

UoPeople accepts students who have graduated high school, have access to a computer and the Internet and have sufficient English skills to study at the University.

Application instructions:

The admission process is administered in 5 terms annually.  The next deadline is 4 October 2018 for term starting 15 November 2018.  Interested applicants should apply today.

For detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship and the University in general, please visit the official website.

For further information please follow the links below:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.uopeople.edu

UoPeople Full Scholarships List of all available scholarships: https://www.uopeople.edu/tuition-free/our-scholarships/

Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women from Developing Countries

 Deadline: 30 Sept (annual)
Study in:  Switzerland
Course starts Jan 2019

Brief description:

The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA.

Host Institution(s):

IMD in Switzerland

Field of study:

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

One (1)

Target group:

Women

Scholarship value/inclusions:

CHF 25,000

Eligibility:

Preference is given to women from developing countries.  Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible.

Application instructions:

Together with the MBA financial aid application form, you must also submit a 750-word essay using the IMD MBA Scholarship template on “Many have argued that greater diversity in the Top Management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity?” The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 September annually.

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

For further information please follow the link:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.imd.org/mba/admissions/one-year-mba-program-financial-aid/

George Washington University Global Leaders Fellowship

 Deadline (2019-2020 Competition): 8 February 2019 12:00 PM (NOON) EST

 

Brief description:

The Global Leaders Fellowship is for incoming graduate students (master’s and doctoral) at the George Washington University who will return to their countries of origin to apply skills learned through their formal education at the GW. The fellowship is intended for GW graduate students who will be future leaders in their fields in their home countries.

 

Host Institution(s):

George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

 

Field of study:

Masters and Doctoral programs under the following schools offered at Foggy Bottom campus :

• College of Professional Studies
• Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
• Elliott School of International Affairs
• Graduate School of Education and Human Development
• School of Business (Executive Education program is not eligible)
• School of Engineering and Applied Science

 

Number of Awards:

3

 

Target group:

Students from the following countries or regions:

• China (PRC)
• Cambodia
• Eastern Europe
• Laos
• Latin America
• The Caribbean
• Mongolia
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• U.S.S.R. Successor States
• Vietnam

 

Scholarship value/duration:

The award will cover up to 18 credit hours. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, and must provide certification of this support.

A Fellowship is renewable each year for a cumulative maximum of three years for Master’s candidates and up to five years for doctoral candidate.

 

Eligibility:

Students holding or intending to apply for an F-1 visa  and who are from the following countries or regions: China (PRC), Cambodia, Eastern Europe, Laos, Latin America, The Caribbean, Mongolia, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S.S.R. Successor States, Vietnam, are eligible to apply.

This fellowship is for students who have not studied or worked in the U.S. or other countries aside from their home country. Please note that permanent residents, resident aliens and U.S. Citizens are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants must have an F-1 (J-1 visa for Fulbright applicants only), no exceptions.

Fellowships are awarded to highly qualified incoming GW full-time graduate degree program seeking students who have gained admission to the University and whose program is on the main Foggy Bottom Campus.

As part of the admissions process, applicants must have passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based exam or 100 on the internet based exam, or an IELTS overall band score of 7.5 (with no individual band below 6.0).

 

Application instructions:

Students need to apply for admission separately through the online process. No Fellowship applicants will be considered who have not completed the admissions application, including payment of their application fee.

Applicants must apply via the online submissions portal by the deadline, 8 February 2019, 12:00 PM (NOON) EST.

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

 

For further information please follow the links below:

https://www.scholars4dev.com/19009/george-washington-university-global-leaders-fellowship/

https://www2.gwu.edu/~fellows/fellowships/global_leaders.html

Humber International Entrance Scholarships

 Deadline: 28 Sept 2018/17 May 2019
Study in: Canada
Course starts Jan/Sept 2019

Brief description:

Humber offers full and partial renewable tuition scholarships for NEW international undergraduate students beginning classes in January and September 2019.

Host Institution(s):

Humber College in Toronto, Canada

Field of study:

Elibible undergraduate programmes offered at the College

Target group:

International Students

Scholarship value/duration:

One full tuition scholarship and one $5,000 scholarship are available in January 2019 while seven $5,000 scholarships and two $3,000 scholarships will be available in September 2019. The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees.

The scholarships are renewable but the student must maintain a minimum average of 75% in order to be eligible for renewal.

Eligibility:

Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement, referee/reference letters and statement of interest.

Application instructions:

You must first apply for admissions before you can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship application form will be included in your acceptance package. Deadline 28 September 2018 for January 2019 and 17 May 2019 for the September 2019 intake or

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

For further information please follow the link below:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://international.humber.ca/student-services/managing-your-finances/scholarships-awards.html

 

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

 Deadline: 31 Aug 2018/31 Jan 2019
Study in: Australia
Next course starts Jan/Aug 2019

Brief description:

The University of Adelaide offers Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort.

Host Institution(s):

University of Adelaide, Australia

Level/Field(s) of study:

Any Masters degree by Research or Doctoral Research Degree offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Limited.

Target group:

International students (except New Zealand)

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship includes course tuition fees, annual living allowance ($27,082 in 2018), and overseas student health cover (if award holder holds a subclass 500 visa).

The scholarship is awarded for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only),

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible, applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year). All qualifying programs of study must be successfully completed.  Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Extra-curricular achievements are not considered.

International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.

International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting the minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the scholarship closing date, or who have completed a Pre-Enrolment English Program to meet the entry requirements for the intended program of study, are not eligible.

Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.

See the official website (link found below) for complete eligibility criteria.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must submit a formal application for Admission and a Scholarship via the online application system.  There is no application fee. The next deadlines are 31 August 2018 or 31 January 2019 for Semester 1 or 2, 2019.

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

For further information please follow the link below:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/research-international/opportunities/adelaide-scholarship-international/

 

Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen

 Deadline: 1 December (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts September 2019

Brief description:

The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries.  The scholarships are towards a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.

Host Institution(s):

University of Groningen in Netherlands

Field of study:

All Master Programmes (MSc/MA/LL.M.) offered at University of Groningen.

Number of Awards:

Limited

Target group:

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Timor-Leste, Sudan (Rep.), Congo (Dem Rep.), South Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Armenia, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo (Rep.), Congo, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nigeria, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Ukraine

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme.

Eligibility:

Candidates for the Eric Bleumink Fund should:

Have obtained conditional admission to the program of choice
Have excellent academic performance, preferably to be confirmed by letters of recommendation
Have excellent grades during their bachelor/undergraduate studies;
Have excellent English language proficiency, in accordance with the admission requirements of the program of choice
Be available for the whole period of the programme and be able to take part in the entire programme
Be in good health, so that health insurance in the Hold the nationality of a country appearing in Appendix 1.
Have no other means of financing the study in question

Application instructions:

It is not possible to actively apply for an Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship. To be considered, the student needs to be (conditionally) admitted to one of the Master’s programmes before the 1st of December.

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

For further information please follow the link:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/financial-matters/ericbleumink

 

The University Of Maine International Flagship Scholarship

 The International Flagship Scholarship awards are valued at US$10,000 per academic year to international undergraduate applicants.

Who is eligible?

International first-year and transfer undergraduate students are eligible to be considered for this award. Students receiving the Canadian resident tuition rate are not eligible for this award. Sponsored students are not eligible for this award.

How do I apply?

Applicants are considered for this scholarship when their application for admission is reviewed. No additional application is required. Applicants do not need to submit SAT and ACT scores to be considered for this award.

When is the deadline?

There is no application deadline. Applicants to the University of Maine do not need to submit a separate application to be considered for the award.

When are awards made?

Awards are typically made along with an offer of admission to the University of Maine.

Is the award renewed automatically each year?

The award is not renewed automatically each year. Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 in order for the scholarship to be renewed.  Additionally, the award is for a maximum of 8 semesters (4 academic years) for a student entering as a first-year applicant and 4 semesters (2 academic years) for a transfer student. Recipients of the award must also remain on a non-immigrant student visa F-1 or J-1 to be eligible to hold the scholarship.

Can this award be combined with other scholarships?

Yes, the International Flagship Scholarship can be combined with the Maine Global Partner Scholarship. Students are eligible for other UMaine scholarships such as athletic or departmental scholarships.

For further information please follow the link below:

https://umaine.edu/international/scholarships/flagship/

 

 University of Maine Intensive English Institute Discovery Scholarship

The Discovery scholarship is valued up to US$2,000 per academic year. All international applicants enrolled at the Intensive English Institute (IEI) at UMaine as well as those conditionally admitted to UMaine are eligible for this scholarship. It is applied as a $500 scholarship for each IEI session for Fall A, Fall B, Spring A and Spring B.

Who is eligible?

International students accepted for English language instruction at the Intensive English Institute or conditionally admitted to an academic program at UMaine are eligible. Students in the IEI Bridge program are eligible for the IEI Discovery scholarship and not for international academic scholarships (International Presidential, Flagship, Dean’s and Maine Global Partner Scholarship). See bottom of page for more information.

Graduate students are not eligible for this award. Sponsored students are not eligible for this award.

How do I apply?

Applicants are considered for this scholarship when their application for admission is reviewed. No additional application is required.

When is the deadline?

There is no application deadline. Applicants do not need to submit a separate application to be considered for the award.

When are awards made?

Awards are typically made along with an offer of admission to the Intensive English Institute for English language instruction or to the University of Maine for conditionally admitted students.

Is the award renewed automatically each year?

Students with excellent class attendance and satisfactory academic progress may be considered for a second year of this scholarship. Recipients of the award must also remain on a non-immigrant student visa F-1 or J-1 to be eligible to receive the scholarship.

Are conditionally admitted applicants eligible for other scholarships?

The Discovery Scholarship is a pre-academic scholarship for the Intensive English Institute for ESL or conditionally admitted students. Therefore, students can be awarded an academic scholarship once they matriculate at UMaine and start their full-time academic program. The Discovery scholarship precedes the academic scholarship, and cannot be received at the same time as the academic scholarship. Students in the IEI Bridge program are eligible for the IEI Discovery scholarship and not for the academic scholarships.

For further information please follow the link below:

https://umaine.edu/international/scholarships/iei/