OFID Master Scholarship 2011 for Applicants from Developing Countries

Master’s OFID Scholarships for Developing Countries 2011-2012, Austria

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2011/2012. The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2011/2012.

Goethe Business School Scholarships 2011, Germany

Some important guidelines to consider when applying for Goethe Business School Scholarships:

• Scholarships are meant to supplement, rather than replace other funding sources.
• Scholarship amount cover partial costs of the program and may vary based on each individual profile of the applicant. The amount granted is deducted from the overall tuition prior to the start of the program.
• Applicants for the Goethe MBA or EMFA are allowed to apply for a maximum of two different scholarships as part of their application. Applicants may only be awarded one scholarship in total.
• Applicants who receive financial support from their company may not qualify for certain scholarships.
• Applicants who apply for the Goethe Business School Career Loan may not qualify for a scholarship.
• Applicants must decide within seven days from the date the offer letter is issued to secure their scholarships. Applicants who do not reply by this timeline will forfeit their scholarship award to another qualified applicant.

2011-2012 International Doctoral Program in Economics at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy

Call for Application for International Doctoral Scholarship in Economics in Italy

Study Subject:Economics
Employer:Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Level:PhD

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the “School”), together with the University of Strasbourg, announces for the Academic Year 2011-2012 a public competition for 5 positions supported by a grant to attend the International Doctoral Program in Economics.
The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.

London Business School Master Scholarships in Finance, UK

If you have a place on the Masters in Finance programme, you may be eligible for a scholarship. You’ll be given more information on these with your place offer, but here is an overview of what’s available:

Masters in Finance (full-time format) Scholarship
Funded by: London Business School
Overview: The Masters in Finance (full-time format) scholarship scheme aims to attract excellent candidates to the programme and encourage early application. Successful candidates will be selected on merit.
Open to: Open to self-sponsored candidates admitted to the full-time format Masters in Finance who complete their application (including references, GMAT and transcripts) by 15 March 2011. Details on how to apply will be made available to candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Award: 2 x £10,000
Deadline: 01 June 2011

The Huck Centre Postgraduate Scholarships at Henley University of Reading

This postgraduate scholarship provides £600 towards the cost of tuition fees. It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year. You will be required to complete a project (requiring about 60 hours over the academic year) on behalf of the School’s Huck Centre for Management Research.

Eligibility

• UK/EU/International postgraduate masters students who can demonstrate an excellent academic record and an active contribution to business and society.
• Applicants must also meet the School’s academic entry requirements and obtain an IELTS score of 7.0 or the equivalent.
• You must first receive and accept an offer of a place on a postgraduate masters programme in the School of Management, and paid the required deposit.