Scholarships PDF
Scholarships PDF
Scholarships PDF
In order to help foreign students in their search for financing studies, the Office of Student Affairs has gathered some information on possible scholarships. These can be divided into different categories, depending on whether or not you have been definitely admitted to one of the ESSEC programs. Other criteria include nationality, proficiency in French, the purpose of your study project, your merit, revenues, etc., and above all they can be categorized by their amount. You will find below a list, although not exhaustive, of scholarships and fundings available per country or area. Since they exist in a limited number, while the number of applicants has been increasing every year, the Office of Student Affairs strongly recommends that you consider additional sources for financing your stay in France. 1. Before admission into one of the ESSEC programs Scholarships from the French cultural services Scholarships from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie 2. After admission into one of the ESSEC programs Eiffel Scholarships Company Scholarships ESSEC Social Scholarships Mobility Scholarships European Community Schemes Scholarships and Funds in Europe Scholarships and Funds in Australia, Asia and Africa Scholarships and Funds in America Other scholarships and funds 1. Before admission into one of the ESSEC programs 1.1. Scholarships from the French cultural services You should inquire at the French cultural service in your country of origin about individual scholarships. Cultural services are indeed authorized to grant a certain number of scholarships each year. For additional information, see: http://www.cnous.fr/_vie_47.htm 1.2. Scholarships from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
If you are currently enrolled in an educational institution in your country of origin, check the web site of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (www.auf.org) to see if your institution of origin is a member of the program and may present your application for a scholarship. ESSEC is a member of that program, and therefore is eligible to receive candidates wishing to study in France, provided they have successfully completed the admission procedures.
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These are granted by the French government to the best candidates from emerging countries. Applications may be submitted by schools only. The Office of Student Affairs at ESSEC handles the whole application procedure and provides assistance for editing CVs and professional projects. For more information, see the EGIDE (French government association) web site at www.egide.asso.fr 2.2. Company scholarships Your program may benefit from companies willing to sponsor students working on field related projects (for ex. Firmenich for Luxury Brand MBA, Disneyland Paris for Hotel Management MBA, Lafarge for ESSEC MBA, etc.) 2.3. ESSEC social scholarships These scholarships are based on the applicants financial resources and merit. Information on application is provided at the beginning of each academic year and available to enrolled students on ESSEC extranet (MyEssec.com), using their ID and password. 2.4. Mobility scholarships ESSEC full-time students can apply for this financial aid when going abroad (i.e. outside France) for an internship or exchange program. This aid is granted by the Rgion Ilede-France, based on the applicants revenues. In addition, the applicant must be able to provide a French income tax statement.
For more information, see http://www.iledefrance.fr/english/ 2.5 European Community Schemes The European Community provides some scholarships to promote the exchange of students and academic staff within Europe, such as the SOCRATES and LEONARDO programmes. The European Commission also makes some awards to students from developing countries. For further information: contact the European Commission office in your own country, or write to: The European Commission Directorate General XXII Rue de la Loi 200 B-1049 Brussels Belgium. URL: http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/education/index_en.html
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AUSTRIA Bank Austria Creditanstalt Research the possibility to obtain funding through the "CA-Post-Graduate-Kredit Programme" by contacting your local branch. Contact: Bank Austria Creditanstalt Aktiengesellschaft 1010 Wien, Am Hof 2 1030 Wien, Vordere Zollamtsstrae 13 Austria Tel: +43 (0) 50505 - 0 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.ba-ca.com Bundesministerium fr Wissenschaft und Verkehr A limited number of scholarships for tuition fees and living expenses are available for students from the Budesministerium fr Wissenschaft und Verkehr. Interested students in the Postgraduate-Stipendium should contact the International office at the university in Austria in which they studied or the Ministry. Contact: Bundesministerium fr Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Minoritenplatz 5 A - 1014 Wien Austria Tel: +43 1 53 12 00 Fax: +43 1 53 120 30 99 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.bmbwk.gv.at Wirtschaftskammer Oesterreich The Wirtschaftskammer Oesterreich offers scholarship loans for MBA studies. Contact: Mr Ferdinand Prutscher Wirtschaftskammer Oesterreich Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63 A - 1045 Wien Austria Tel: +43 1 501 05 3154 URL: http://portal.wko.at
BELGIUM ING Belgium Contact your local ING (Banque Bruxelles Lambert) branch for information about loans to students. Contact: Cours Saint-Michel 60 B 1040 Bruxelles Belgium URL: http://www.ing.be/
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DENMARK The State Education Grant and Loan Scheme in Denmark Contact: Danish Students Grants and Loans Agency Danasvej 30 DK-1780 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel: +45 33 26 86 00 Fax: +45 33 26 86 11 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.su.dk Arbejdsgiverforeningens Jubilumsfond Application deadline: 15 March Contact: Vester Voldgade 113 1790 KBENHAVN V Denmark Tel: +45 33 38 90 00 Fax: +45 33 12 29 76 Augustinus Fonden Contact: Amaliegade 47 1256 KBENHAVN V Denmark Tel: +45 33 14 52 93 Fax: +45 33 32 12 32 C.W.Strandes Legatfond Application deadline: 01 May. Support for one year of study: DKR 5,000 to 10,000. Contact: c/o Advokatfirmaet Gangsted Rasmussen Gammeltorv 6 - Postbox 2004 1457 KBENHAVN K Denmark Tel: +45 33 14 70 70 Fax: +45 33 15 05 70 Det Danske Handelskammers Uddannelsesfond Applications should be requested in May and submitted by the 20 June. Contact: Danish Chamber of Commerce Brsen 1217 KBENHAVN K Denmark Tel: +45 33 95 05 00 URL: http://www.commerce.dk Det Obelske Familiefond Contact: Det Obelske Familiefond Badehusvej 5 Postbox 1409 9100 Aalborg Denmark Tel: +45 98127300 Fax. +45 96300696 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.obel.com Det Reiersenske Fond Contact: Gammel Kongevej 171 A, 2. TV. 1850 FREDRIKSBERG C Denmark Tel: +47 33 31 55 17 F.L. Smidths Jubilumslegat Limited number of scholarships worth up to DKR 35,000 available to students from the Copenhagen Business School. Contact: Copenhagen Business School Dalgas Have 15 2000 Frederiksberg Tel: +45 38 15 38 15 Generalkonsulinde Anna Hedorf og Generalkonsul Frode Hedorfs Fond Grants between DKR 5,000 and 15,000 for Danish nationals only Contact: Anne Guinot Banemarksvej 48, P.b. 125 2605 Brndby Denmark Tel: +45 43 48 96 51 Fax: +45 43 48 96 03 URL: http://www.hedorf.dk Henry & Mary Skovs Fond Application deadlines 4 times yearly.
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FINLAND The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA) The Social Insurance Institution provides loans for studies abroad. Please research their website for more detailed information on the issue. Contact: Centre for Student Financial Aid P.O Box 228 40101 Jyvskyl Finland Tel: + 358 20 434 66 11 Fax: +358 20 434 67 10 URL: http://www.kela.fi Gunvor Plantings stiftelse fr studier Contact: bo Akademi, studiefrvaltningen Tavastgatan 13 20500 bo. Finland Tel: +358 2 215 4741 Fax: +358 2 215 3230 Email: [email protected] Suomen Lakimiesliitto Ry Contact: Uudenmaankatu 4-6B SF - 00120 HELSINKI Finland Tel: +358 9 680 34 50 URL: http://www.lakimiesliitto.fi Svenska Kulturfonden URL: http://kulturfonden.fi
GERMANY Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) The German Academic Exchange Service promotes closer international relations among universities and other institutions of higher education and provides information on possible sources of financing. Contact: Head Office Bonn - Bad Godesberg German Academic Exchange Service Kennedyallee 50, D-53175 Bonn P.O. Box 20 04 04, D-53134 Bonn Tel: (0228) 882-0 Fax: (0228) 882-444 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.daad.de Bundesgesetz uber Individuelle Forderung der Ausbildung Loans are available to eligible candidates through the Bundesgesetz uber Individuelle Forderung der Ausbildung (BafoG). Information is available from Das Bundesministerium fr Bildung und Forschung. Contact: Das Bundesministerium fr Bildung und Forschung Heinemannstrasse 2, D-5300 Bonn BAfG Hotline Tel: 01 88 83 58-45 00 Fax: 01 88 83 58-48 50
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GREECE Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation The Foundation has established a permanent programme of scholarships awarded to Greeks for postgraduate studies outside Greece. Contact: Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation 7 Eschinou str. GR 105 58 Athens Greece Tel: 210 37 13 000 Fax: 210 37 13 013 URL: http://www.onassis.gr IKY Institution of States Scholarships Contact: Lisikratous 14, 10558 Athens Greece Tel: +30-1-325 4385 Fax: +30-1-322 1863
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IRELAND Department of Education and Science Information about funding for studies abroad can be obtained from the Department of Education and Science. URL: http://www.education.ie The O'Reilly Foundation The O'Reilly Foundation sponsors scholars to undertake post-graduate education in their chosen field and in an institution or university of their choice. O'Reilly Scholars are individuals who have an excellent academic record and have demonstrated leadership qualities, as well as the potential and desire to make a significant contribution to the future of Ireland. The main criteria that apply to the award of these Scholarships are: 1.Academic Excellence: generally, a first class or at least a 2:1 honours undergraduate record to date with reasonable expectation of a first class or at least a 2:1 honours degree in the current academic year. Graduates with similar high honours degrees or with equivalent professional or academic qualifications, or who are completing a master's degree and wish to continue their studies to Ph.D. or equivalent level, are also eligible to apply. 2.Academic Plan: a fully researched and investigated plan for further study 3.Leadership: outstanding leadership in any field 4.Personal Mission: career strategy incorporating study plan Contact: Amanda Hopkins 1-2 Upper Hatch Street Dublin 2 Ireland Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.oreillyfoundation.ie
ITALY Ministero degli Affari Esteri The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide information regarding all available scholarships in Italy. Contact: Ministero degli Affari Esteri Piazzale della Farnesina 1 - 00194 Rome Italy Tel. +39 06 369 11 URL: http://www.esteri.it Banco di Sicilia - Borse 'Francesco Ferrara' This scholarship is USD16,000 and covers tuition fees and travel expenses. Italians under the age of 30 years are eligible. Contact: Banco di Sicilia Via Mariano Stabile 182 Palermo Italy Tel: 091-608 51 52 Fondazione Luigi Einaudi This foundation offers grants for international post-graduate studies. Contact: Palazzo D'Azeglio Via Principe Amedeo 34 10123 Torino Italy Tel: 011-83 56 56 Fax 011-817 90 93 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.fondazioneeinaudi.it
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NORWAY International Scholarships of the Research Council of Norway The Research Council of Norway provides grants for studies abroad. Contact: Internasjonale stipend (IS) Norges forskningsrd P.B. 2700 St. Hanshaugen 0131 Oslo Norway Tel: +47 22 03 70 00 Fax: +47 22 03 70 01 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.forskningsradet.no/fag/andre/is/norskesokere/norsk_index.html Johan Helmich Janson Og Marcia Jansons Legat For Norwegian nationals only Contact: Blommeseter, Norderhov 3512 Hnefoss Norway Tel: +47 32 13 54 65 Tel: +47 32 13 56 26 Email: [email protected]
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PORTUGAL The Ministry of Science and Technology PRAXIS XX1 Program The Ministry of Science and Technology offers scholarships for students who want to study a Masters degree. URL: http://www.fct.mct.pt
SLOVENIA Public Foundation Ad Futura Scientific-Educational Foundation of the Republic of Slovenia. Study grants to Slovene nationals for studies at recognized foreign universities. URL: http://www.ad-futura.si
SPAIN Fundacin Caja Madrid This foundation offers scholarships for post-graduate studies in Europe and the United States. Contact: Fundacin Caja Madrid Departamento de Becas Plaza de San Martn, 1 - 28013 Madrid Spain Tel: 91379.27.72 Fax: 91-379.20.20
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SWITZERLAND Cantonal Department of Education AR Erziehungssekretariat Stipendienverwaltung Regierungsgebaude 3 Obtlmarkt 9100 HERISAU 071 353 61 11 BE Service des bourses Arr. Jura bernois Grand Rue 124 2720 TRAMELAN 032 486 06 80 BS Stipendienkommission Fr Gewerbelehrlinge Munzgasse 16 4010 BASEL 061 267 29 11 FR Dir. de l'Instruction Publique Service des Bourses Rue de l'Hpital 1 1700 FRIBOURG 026 305 12 06 Conditions: parents residents de la region GE Off. d'Orientation Format Prof. Service d'Allocations d'Appr. Rue Prevost-Martin 6 1211 GENEVE 4 022 705 05 55 JU Service Financier de l'Enseignement Rue du 24 Septembre 2 2800 DELEMONT 032 420 54 40 Condition: Seulement pour residents (ou parents) du canton, sinon independence financiere depuis deux ans.
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BF Erziehungsdirektion Abteilung Ausbildungsbeitrage 3005 BERN 031 633 85 11 BL Abteilung Stipendien Basel-Landschaft Rheinstrae 31 4410 LIESTAL 061 925 50 66 BS Amt fr Ausbildungsbeitrage des Kantons Basel-Stadt Munzgasse 16/Postfach 890 4001 BASEL 061 267 29 11 GE Service des Allocations d'Etudes 6, rue Adrien Lachenal 1207 GENEVE 022 787 62 93 GL Erziehungsdirektion Direktionssekretariat 8750 GLARUS 055 646 65 41 LU Stipendienstelle des Kantons Luzern 6002 LUZERN 041 228 51 11
AUSTRALIA Australia & New Zealand My Future A joint initiative of the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments in Australia URL: http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ The Macquarie Bank Graduate Management Scholarship The Macquarie Bank Graduate Management Foundation was established in 1982 to encourage and contribute to a higher standard of management education and business skills within the community. One scholarship is awarded each year at the discretion of the Foundation's Trustees. The scholarship is $US35,000 payable over a maximum of two years. The Trustees expect the Scholarship to become self-funding and encourage Scholarship holders to donate to the Foundation an amount at least equal to the award when they are financially able. To be eligible, applicants must: be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand have work experience which reflects management expertise or potential
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HONG KONG Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies The main purpose of these Fellowships is to help Hong Kong people pursue their educational studies and research. Postgraduate students who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and aged between twenty-one and thirty can apply for the Fellowships. The financial assistance covers the period of study and includes tuition fees, living expenses and one-way airfare. The maximum amount of assistance is HK$208,000 for postgraduate students. Details of Fellowships and Scholarships are available from June to End September Contact: Students Financial Assistance Agency, 9 Floor, National Mutual Centre, 151, Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tel: 2802 1638 / 2802 1639. Other useful link in Hong Kong/Macao http://www.France.com.hk
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Scholarship description The scholarship includes: 909 (around 10000HKD) allowance per month ; Social welfare, public liability and repatriation insurance ; Accommodation help (EGIDE offers services to help students to find accommodation) and social and cultural activities guide. The scholarship does NOT include: International airfare between Hong Kong/Macao and France as well as the travel costs within France ; Registration and tuition fees. Eligibility conditions willing to get master degree or equivalent ; to be a Hong Kong or Macao permanent resident ; willing to go and study in France in the following higher education topics : Business / Management, Law / Political Sciences / Administration, Science / Engineering, Design / Architecture / Town Planning, Hotel and Tourism Management, Fine Arts ; less than 30 years old ; not to have the double citizenship including French ;
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INDIA The Inlaks Foundation Scholarships are available for graduate courses at European institutions in subjects including Business Administration. The scholarships cover one way travel, tuition fees and adequate living expenses for the period granted. Tenure of other scholarships, teaching assistantships and part time jobs are permitted after permission from the Foundation. The scholarships are not awarded to anyone who has already started a course of study or a project abroad. Contact: The Inlaks Foundation St. Stephen's College University of Delhi Delhi 110007 P.O Box 2108 India Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.inlaksfoundation.org The Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship Program offers scholarships to Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies both in India and abroad. Scholarships consist of an interest-free loan of up to ten lac rupees towards the cost of tuition fees. Contact: Dr. Seema S. Ghosh Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, 122 Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. India Tel: 9122 56597312. Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.nsscholarship.net - Applicable for study in over 55 countries (Please refer to www.isloan.org to see complete list of approved countries) - Students need to pre-register at no cost on http://www.isloan.org/reg2.htm Other detailed terms & conditions furnished upon pre-registration - Registered students are also eligible for the Paras Scholarship of $1000 or 600 Contact details: Mrs. Bharati Patel or Mr. J Patel The Paras Education Foundation Head Quarters: 4th Floor, Khetan Bhavan, J.T.Road Near Eros Cinema, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020, India Tel: (91-22) 22832323/ 22838057/58 Fax: - (91-22) 22820664 Toll free fax: 1-888-424-1025 After Office Hours: (091 22) 33649048 / 09821034533 US Number: 1-219-695-7622. (Local call routed through office in Mumbai, India.) E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected] URL: http://www.isloan.org Other useful link in India http://www.education.nic.in
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SINGAPORE The FireFly Scholarship Program URL: http://www.firefly.gov.sg/ets/jsp/applicant/Scholarship.jsp The Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial assistance to Singapore citizens and permanent residents pursuing their full-time Master or PhD degrees in local or overseas universities. The scholarship amount awarded for those studying in overseas or local universities are S$10,000 and S$7,000 respectively. It is open for application once a year from 01 June to 30 June of each year, and it is bond-free. The Award Appraisal Committee focuses on two main criteria for selection: 1.Outstanding academic achievements and conduct 2.Good spirit in community and social services Contact: Tan Kah Kee Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship Singapore Hikkien Huay Kuan 137 Telok Ayer St 0200, Singapore 068602 Tel: 65 222 8212 Fax: 65 225 7303 URL: http://www.tkk.wspc.com.sg Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation Preferred Fields of Study: Degree in any disciplines Institution: Approved overseas universities Value: Standard package Contact: c/o Pricewaterhouse 6 Battery Road # 31-00 Singapore 049909
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The Europe-Korea Foundation The Europe-Korea Foundation is establishing a programme of scholarships awarded to Koreans for studies in Europe. The Foundation was established in May 2001, with support from European Union countries and several European companies established in Korea. The EKF Scholarship Programme is being launched in the academic year of 2003-2004 and will be the first of many editions to come. Contact: Ms Susana Miranda Tel: +82 2 725 9949 Fax: +82 2 725 9950 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] URL: http://www.ekf.or.kr The Paras Education Foundation - Students, regardless of their country of origin or their nationality, are eligible for soft term loans to study abroad - Loan limit is based on tuition fees + living + food expenses + book expenses + computer/laptop + health insurance + miscellaneous expense - No collateral - Loan denominated in US (or CAD) dollars and disbursed in US (or CAD) dollars Repayment up to 20/25 years (with no pre-repayment penalty) - Interest rates at 5.5% p.a. (linked to US PLR), floating rate
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ARGENTINA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya BBV offers various scholarships. For further information, please contact: Banco Francs del Rio de la Plata S. A., Tel: 54-1-3464000 Fax: 54-1-3464320 Other sources of information: Mercado URL: http://www.mercado.com.ar Apertura URL: http://www.apertura.com/
BERMUDA Bank of Bermuda The Bank of Bermuda Foundation offers several scholarships for Bermudians. URL: http://www.bankofbermuda.bm/inthecommunity/scholarships/index.html Ministry of Education The Government offers scholarships for Bermudians studying abroad. Contact: Ministry of Education 7 Point Finger Road Paget DV 04
BRAZIL Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPQ) Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.cnpq.br/bolsas_auxilios/modalidades/index.htm Estudar Foundation Contact: Fundacao Estudar Caixa Postal 11.237 CEP: 05422-970 Sao Paulo - SP Brazil Tel: 821-6830/6834
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CANADA The Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program Contact: Tel: +1 800 465 3013 URL: http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/OGS.htm Canadian Federation of University Women Fellowships are open to women at the Canadian Federation of University Women. Contact: CFUW Head Office: 251 Bank Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X3 Canada Tel: (613) 234-8252; Fax: (613) 234-8221 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.cfuw.org J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowships Application is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada who hold at least one university degree, or are in the final year of a degree program. College graduates (post-secondary level) holding a recognized bachelor's degree are also eligible. The latest degree must have been awarded no longer than five years from the date of application. Applicants must have achieved high academic standing. Contact: J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowships Canadian Bureau for International Education 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1100 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1Z9 Canada Tel: (613) 237-4820, ext. 234 Fax: (613) 2371073 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.cbie.ca/bombardier/bombardier.html Useful Link in Canada http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
CHILE Agencia de Cooperacion International (AGCI) Contact: Direccion: Teatinos 950 P. 11, Santiago Telfono : (56-2) 688 1518 Fax : (56-2) 688 1533 E-mail : [email protected] URL: http://www.agci.cl Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo Contact: Direccion: Av. Pedro de Valdivia 193, Piso 11 Telfono : (56-2) 431 3700 Fax : (56-2) 431 3713 E-mail : cof/[email protected]
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MEXICO Fundacion Mexicana Para La EducacionLa Tecnologia y La Ciencia (FUNED) Fundacion Mexicana Para La Educacion La Tecnologia y La Ciencia (FUNED) is a private foundation that makes below-market rate loans available for MBA studies. URL: http://www.funed.org.mx Banco de Mexico FIDERH FUNED Typical amount awarded: Around 17,000 per study year. URL: http://www.fiderh.org.mx/ (click on "Planes de Financiamiento y Becas") 2. 9. Other Scholarships and Funds ASEM DUO Fellowships
ESSEC MBA double degree students, in particular, are concerned by this fellowship. ASEM is a Euro-Asian forum created in 1996 in Bangkok for the purpose of promoting mutual knowledge and understanding among the peoples of the two regions. Its members are the fifteen European Union countries, the European Commission and ten Asian countries: Brunei, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. ASEM has three distinct sets of activities: political dialogue, economic and financial cooperation, and other forms of cooperation. The DUO program falls under the last mentioned category. For more information, see http://www.asemduo.org . United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Fellowship Subject: Various, including Industrial Finance Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries already holding/soon to hold functions important for the industrial development of their countries. Must have adequate education and practical experience in the chosen field of study Duration: Up to 1 year. Value: Monthly stipend, tuition fees, international travel, book allowance, travel within the country of study and other applicable allowances. To apply: Fellowships Nomination Form available from local/regional United Nations Development Program (UNDP) office. Completed forms must be sent through appropriate government/UNDP office to UNIDO, Vienna International Centre, P O Box 300, 1400, Vienna, Austria.
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Eligibility: The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, Syria, Iran, France, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Selection Criteria: The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. In addition to the above, mid-career students are evaluated on their work experience. Financial Assistance: The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources. Loan Conditions: Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with a 5% service charge. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation. Application Procedures: The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms from Aga Khan Development Network representatives in their country of current residence. Forms are available as of 01January each year from AKF branches and affiliates or local Aga Khan Education Services and Boards. Completed applications should be returned to the institution from which the form was obtained, or to the address typed on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. All applications must be submitted on original (not photocopied) forms obtained from an AKF or AKES office. The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March. Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection. The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application in the first week of July. URL: http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/
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