The Hungarian Minister of National Resources – Scholarship for Foreigner

Call for applications for foreigners for Hungarian state scholarships
Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of National Resources offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research. Scholarships can be applied for under two systems:

Scholarships on the MSc in Economics for Business Analysis programme at Staffordshire University

The Open Society Foundations and Staffordshire University Business School jointly invite applications from university graduates with outstanding academic qualifications for eight scholarships on the MSc in Economics for Business Analysis programme at Staffordshire University. The aim of this joint scholarship scheme is to assist ‘capacity building’ in the region by speeding up the training of professional economists needed in the process of transition to a democratic market economy. The scheme will enable young university graduates to pursue postgraduate studies in economics in the United Kingdom with a view to returning to and working in the region after completing the programme.

Doctoral Fellowship in International Business History, USA

The German Historical Institute, Washington, DC, is now accepting applications for a six-month doctoral fellowship in International Business History. A six-month extension of this term is possible. The recipient must begin the term in the summer of 2011.

Preference will be given to fellows whose projects fit into the GHI’s research foci on transatlantic relations and the history of consumption. Comparative work is also strongly encouraged.

The fellow will be expected to be in residence at the GHI and participate in GHI activities and events. The fellow will have the opportunity to make use of the resources in the Washington, DC, area, including the Library of Congress and the National Archives, while pursuing his or her own research agenda. Travel within the US to work in archives and libraries will also be possible.

Japanese Government Scholarships

The application for the Japanese Government Scholarships is now open.

Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

Applicants must be between 17 to 21 years of age, have good academic standing and completed at least 12 years of formal education or have graduated from a school equivalent to a senior high school in Japan.

Research Scholarship (may lead to a Master’s degree or a Ph.D.)

This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

Applicants must be under 35 years of age, have good academic standing and completed at least 16 years of formal education.

Experience in research work is an advantage.

Teacher Training Scholarship

This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary/high school) or academic staffs at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.

Applicants must be under 35 years of age, and have at least 5 years of experience in their terms of service.

University instructors are not qualified for this scholarship.

Japanese Studies Scholarship

This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.

Applicants must be between 18 to 29 years of age, and should at least be in their 3rd year of majoring in Japanese Studies (Language or Culture) in a Philippine university, have good academic standing and proficient in the Japanese Language.

Professional Training School (Senshu-Gakko) Scholarship

This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.

• Applicants must be between 17 to 21 years of age.
• Have good academic standing and completed either 12 years of formal education or have graduated from a school equivalent to a senior high school in Japan.

College of Technology Scholarship

This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.

Applicants must be between 17 to 21 years of age, have good academic standing and completed at least 11 years of formal education.

For further details and application, Go to:

http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

Lingnan University Overseas Student Scholarships 2011 in Arts, Business and Social Sciences

Lingnan University  offering study programmes in Arts, Business and Social Sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels up to doctoral degrees

To attract overseas students to our University so as to create a vibrant international environment on campus, the University offers scholarships to support outstanding overseas students to pursue undergraduate studies at our University.

Overseas Student Scholarships of HK$120,000 (i.e. about US$15,385) each per academic year will be awarded to successful applicants, covering tuition fee, hostel and other academic and living expenses. Each scholarship is offered on an annual renewable basis and is tenable for a period of up to 3 years, subject to continued outstanding academic performance.