International Students Scholarship pool by Finnish Government

International Students Scholarship pool by Finnish Government

The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities or public research institutes. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarship cannot be applied for Master's level studies or post-Doctoral studies/research.

Very important: the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme application form is not an application for a study/research placement. It is merely an application for funding.

In order to be an eligible applicant for this scholarship, you must first successfully apply for a study/research placement at a Finnish university/public research institute - in other words, you must be at least provisionally accepted either as a visiting Doctoral-level student/researcher, or as a full-time Doctoral degree student. Please see section 'Doctoral Admissions' for information on how to apply for a Doctoral-level study or research placement in Finland.

Who can apply?

The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and the following countries:

• Australia
• China
• Cuba
• Egypt
• India
• Israel
• Japan
• Mexico
• Mongolia
• Namibia
• Republic of Korea
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• USA (NB: please see the section Fulbright-CIMO grants on the Fulbright Online website)

Only the nationals of the above-mentioned countries can be considered eligible applicants in this scholarship programme. (If you are not a national of any of the above countries, you cannot apply for this particular scholarship - however, please see the other scholarship options in the section 'Tuition and scholarships')

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying (see section 'Doctoral Admissions')
• have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also explain the commitment of the host institution to the project
• have earned a Master’s-level degree before applying
• intend to pursue post-Master's level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a university or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies
• not have spent already more than one year at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland
• be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research*
• be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above (*) this means that the application must include some proof of the applicant's language skills - CIMO does not require you to take an IELTS or TOEFL test, but if you have such official proof of your English skills that can of course be enclosed in the application. Usually however it is enough if, for example, the letter of invitation from the hosting Finnish university states that your language skills have been deemed sufficient by the Finnish university.

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship includes:

• a monthly allowance of EUR 1500. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.

Expenses due to travel, international or in Finland, are not covered by CIMO. Scholarship recipients are recommended to make arrangements for sufficient insurance coverage for their stay in Finland. Please see the section 'Before your arrival' for information on the practicalities of coming to Finland as an international student/researcher.

Scholarship period

The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme can be applied for a study/research period of 3-9 months, 9 months being the maximum time for an individual applicant.

You may wish to keep in mind that the Finnish academic year starts in late August/early September and ends in late May (check the exact dates with the Finnish university you're interested in). However, in your application you may also specify your scholarship period to start later than September - as long as your scholarship period begins within the academic year that you've applied the scholarship for.

This scholarship programme can not be applied to cover a whole Doctoral degree programme - if you are granted this scholarship, after the initial CIMO scholarship period you will need to look for other sources of funding for the remainder of your studies/research in Finland.

How and when to apply

Applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool funding should be made to the appropriate authority in the applicant's country. The scholarship authorities in each country are invited to present applications for up to 10 candidates for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool. For information on the appropriate authority in your country, please see the listing of countries and authorities to contact.

The announcements for the opening of the annual application round are usually sent out from CIMO at the end of September annually. The applicants may then contact the scholarship authorities in their home country for information on the national deadline for submitting the application documents.

The annual deadline set by CIMO for the nomination of scholarship candidates by the national authorities is in mid-February (2015: 16 February)

NB: You should check the application deadline set by the authorities in your country since it may be earlier.

Scholarship decisions announced by June annually

CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June annually.

If you are among the scholarship candidates selected by the appropriate contact authorities in your home country (in other words, if your scholarship application has been forwarded to CIMO) but you have not for some reason received a decision letter from CIMO by mid-June, 

Application form & the required documents

Applicants from USA: please refer to the instructions & application form on the Fulbright Online website!

Applicants from other participating countries: you can download the 2015-2016 application form via the link below.

FinnishGovernment Scholarship Pool application form 2015-2016

Please save the application form on your own computer before completing it. The form should be typed throughout. To move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the form, please print and sign it.

If needed, the application form can also be obtained from the national scholarship authorities or directly from CIMO.

Documents required for an application:

• a completed and signed application form
• curriculum vitae
• copies of latest diplomas*
• two letters of recommendation
• study/research plan (2-5 pages, including a statement of motivation, goals, work plan, work method, expected results)
• invitation/expression of interest and motivation for cooperation from the hosting academic supervisor in Finland
• language certificate (Finnish, Swedish or English) or other indication of sufficient language skills - please see above, in the section 'Eligibility criteria'

*) copies of original diplomas accompanied with translations into English, Finnish or Swedish - if the original certificates are not in these languages.Preferably official translations. Please do not send in any originals as CIMO will not return any application documents.

Useful Links in the articles are below:

1.     Apply from USA: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/finland

2.     Public research: http://www.research.fi/en/research_environments/state_research_institutes.html

3.     Fulbright-CIMO grants: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/finland

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International Student Scholarships at Mid Sweden University, Sweden

International Student Scholarships at Mid Sweden University, Sweden

                                 

Tuition Fee Scholarship are application open

High performing applicants to Mid Sweden University have the chance to be awarded a scholarship which will result in a reduction of the tuition fee, depending on the study programme.

All students who have applied to a study programme at Mid Sweden University starting spring semester 2015, and who are required to pay tuition fees are welcome to apply for a Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarship.  The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. The scholarship amount is deducted from the tuition fee invoice.

Who is eligible to apply? 

The Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarship is aimed at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). 

Spring 2015

250 000 SEK tuition fee reductions:

Requirements for scholarships:

• The Scholarship is awarded for a fee reduction of 250 000 SEK for the tuition fee for the programme at Mid Sweden University the student has applied to at the time of the scholarship application.
• The scholarship amount is deducted from the tuition fee invoice for the programme which the awarded student is acceepted into. This means that the scholarship will not be disbursed to the student.
• The scholarship cannot be transferred to another programme at Mid Sweden University or another university.
• The scholarship is valid only for studies starting spring semester 2015 and cannot be postponed.

To be awarded a scholarship, the following conditions apply:

• The application for studies must be made no later than August 15, 2014, at www.universityadmissions.se.
• The applicant must be admitted to one of the above mentioned programmer starting in the spring semester 2015.
• The applicant must be citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
• The applicant must be required to pay a tuition fee.

If awarded a scholarship the Scholarship holder is obliged to:

• Pay the tuition fee according to the tuition fee invoice. If payment is not made on time the scholarship will be withdrawn.
•  Enter into a written scholarship contract with Mid Sweden University before starting the studies.
• Confirm his or her citizenship by means of a passport photocopy before starting the studies.
• Inform Mid Sweden University if personal conditions change and the student is no longer required to pay a tuition fee. The scholarship will then be withdrawn for that part of your studies.
• If the scholarship holder don´t enroll at Mid Sweden University, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
• If the scholarship holder intermits his/her studies at Mid Sweden University, the scholarship will be withdrawn for the remaining part of his/her studies.
• If the scholarship holder wrongly has stated that he or she met the conditions for the scholarship, by a misunderstanding or for another reason, the scholarship will be withdrawn.

Application for admission

Students apply for the scholarship after the application for admission to Mid Sweden University.  The application for admission must be submitted at www.universityadmissions.se no later than August 15, 2014. The application for the scholarship is done by filling out an online application. The academic excellence of applicant will be assessed in accordance with the supporting documents submitted when applying for admission at Mid Sweden University. The applicants do not have to send in the supporting documents again.

Last day to apply for scholarship is September 12, 2014.

Selection process

The ranking process is based on academic excellence. For this selection process, Mid Sweden University will take an even distribution according to gender into consideration. Applicants who ranked Mid Sweden University ar their first priority when initially applying to the university have preference.

Notification 

Applicants will be notified of the result of their scholarship application individually by e-mail address that was given on the application form. Notification will be sent out in the beginning of November, 2014 . If the applicant accepts the scholarship, a contract will be sent to the applicant by e-mail.

Disbursement

When applicants have been awarded and accepted a scholarship, the amount awarded will be deducted from the tuition fee invoice accordingly. No money will be disbursed to the scholarship holder personally. Please note that the Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarships do not cover living costs, it only covers the tuition fee or part of the tuition fee, depending on the cost of the programme. Travel, living and other expenses must be covered by other means of funding.

Certificate of scholarship

When awarded a scholarship, information regarding the scholarship is clearly stated on the invoice of the tuition fee. The scholarship amount is deducted from the tuition fee, and the tuition fee invoice is your certificate of the scholarship. No separate certificate will be provided.

Mid Sweden University always provides the Migration board with the name of the scholarship holders. No certificate is needed for the residency permit.

Contact

Questions regarding the scholarship can be sent to International Coordinator at Mid Sweden University, Katarina Eriksson, e-mail:katarina.eriksson@miun.se . Questions regarding studies at Mid Sweden University and student life can be sent to the International Desk at Mid Sweden University, e-mail address: internationaldesk@miun.se.

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International Student Scholarships at Dalarna University, Sweden

International Student Scholarships at Dalarna University, Sweden

This information applies for the period 2013 to 2015.

International Student Scholarships are a testament to the commitment of Dalarna University to support outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have shown great interest and motivation to study at Dalarna University.

Application for Studies at Dalarna University

Before you apply for a scholarship, you must submit an application for the degree programme using the online application service for international programmes in Sweden at www.universityadmissions.se. The application deadline is normally between October and mid-January: for exact dates, please see the website above.

A list of applicants who have been awarded a scholarship will be published on the Dalarna University website.

Scholarship Value

International scholarships hold a value between 25 % and 50 % of tuition fees for the duration of a degree programme. Dalarna University will award up to 40 scholarships per year to qualified applicants.

Benefits and Requirements

• Scholarships cover part of the tuition fee only and will not provide for accommodation, books, travel, or other personal or incidental expenses.
• Tuition fees will be waived in part for successful applicants. Payments are not made to the applicant.
• The award of the scholarship is conditional upon registering on campus in the degree programme for which the award is made.
• The scholarship is valid only for programmes starting during the upcoming academic year and is usually granted for one academic year (two terms). An extension is possible for programmes that are longer than two terms provided that study results are satisfactory.
• The award period can neither be altered nor be extended, and some limitations may exist when using awards towards or during exchange studies.

Selection Criteria

Eligible Countries

Scholarships are available to citizens of all non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for full-time temporary studies at Dalarna University. However, applicants from the following countries who are eligible for the Swedish Institute scholarships are not eligible to apply for the DU scholarships:

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.

Applicants from these countries may apply for Swedish Institute Scholarships: see www.studyinsweden.se.

Applicants from Belarus can find information about the Open Europe Scholarship Scheme at http://oess.eu/en.

Selection and Decision

Decisions about who has been awarded a scholarship will be made no later than the following dates:

• April 11, 2014 for students who will commence studies at DU in autumn 2014

The Office of Education and Research at DU is responsible for the processing of scholarship applications. Great emphasis is placed on the applicant's previous education, references and personal letter. The Vice Chancellor makes the final decision on awards.

Priority is given to applicants who have been selected in the first selection round at www.universityadmissions.se. There is no age limit; however, you are not eligible for the scholarships if you are already studying in the programme in question.

Apply for the Scholarship

Application Deadline

See the official website: www.universityadmissions.se.

Application Form

Here you can access the application form.

Supporting Documents for Applications with usefuk Links:

1. Application form including application number from www.universityadmissions.se
2. Personal letter
3. CV
4. One reference letter

For Scholarship : www.du.se/en/scholarships

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