Attention – Students in USA – FAFSA training at 2/24

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Join the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) for #AskFAFSA Office Hours on Twitter, Wednesday, February 24, 5-6 p.m. EDT.

Participants can start submitting questions on Monday, February 22, via tweets that include the hashtag #AskFAFSA. FSA will answer questions during the live event. Those who do not have a Twitter account can still watch the conversation live online. Those who cannot attend the live Q&A session can review the archived transcript on Storify on February 25.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the first step toward receiving federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. FSA provides more than $150 billion in grants, work-study funds, and loans each year, but students must complete the FAFSA to determine if they can receive that money. Deadlines are approaching, so now is the time to submit the FAFSA.

Check out FSA’s full lineup of free webinars to help answer financial aid and FAFSA questions.

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) 2016

Deadline: 8 April 2016, but depends on the country
Open to: International students from selected countries
Scholarship:  The full tuition is paid by NIIED, monthly allowance of 900,000 won, round-trip economy class ticket

Description

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed for international students who wants to pursue higher education in Korean Universities.

Available Universities: 66 universities or institutions designated by NIIED:

Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by the listed eligible universities can be found in the University Information section on the GKS website.  Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs in the University Information section provided by participating universities.

Night schools, Seasonal schools, and schools through Internet are not allowed.

Scholarship

  • Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
  • Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won(KRW) per month
  • Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
  • Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
  • Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
  • Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
  • Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
  • Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
  • Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month(Commencing from the main program)

Eligibility

  • Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country.
  • Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
  • Should be under 40 years of age as of 1 September 2016.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of August 31st, 2016.
  • Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea as the one they are applying for will not be admitted.
  • For Master’s program (or Integrated Master’s & Doctoral program): students who hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s degree
  • For Doctoral program: students who hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master’s degree.
  • Applicants who are expecting the adequate diploma should present their diploma by August 31st, 2016 before entry.
  • Should have a grade point average (G.P.A.) at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previous attended institution.
  • If the grade is difficult to convert to percentage, official explanatory documents from the attended university are required.

See the complete list of eligible countries at 2016 KGSP guidelines.

Application

Applicants can apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University. See the websites of Korean Embassy (Consulate) in your own country or the  universities in Korea in which you want to study in.

The selection process for applicants will proceed in three steps:

  1. Firstly, applicants must be selected by the institution he or she is applying through (a Korean embassy, or a designated university).
  2. Secondly, applicants who passed the first round must be selected by the NIIED Selection Committee.
  3. Finally, applicants who passed the second round must gain admission from a university.

The application deadline is 8 April 2016.

It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: cgyoo@moe.go.kr or  lmhlucy2015@moe.go.kr

The official web-page.

Excellence Fellowships at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Deadline: 30 April 2016
Open to: students with outstanding academic records
Fellowship: up to CHF 32,000 based solely on the evaluation of the academic records of the candidates

Descriptions

EPFL offers a limited number of fellowships at the Master’s level to students with outstanding academic records. Some of the fellowships are financed by EPFL directly and others through partnerships with foundations or companies.

Applications can be filled online from mid-November to the 15 January, or from the 16 January to the 15 April. Candidates who need a visa are strongly advised to apply by the January deadline.

Eligibility

Anyone applying to an EPFL Master’s Program is eligible. The selection of candidates and the granting of the fellowships is done based solely on the evaluation of the academic records of the candidates.

Fellowship

  • External applications
Fellowships for those candidates include:
  1. CHF 16,000 per academic year (split into monthly payments), meaning;
  2. CHF 32,000 for a 2-years Master’s(120 credits);
  3. CHF 24,000 for a 1 1/2 year Master’s (90 credits);
  4. Reservation of a room in students accomodation.

 

  • Internal applications (EPFL bachelor’s degree)

Fellowships for those candidates include:

  1. CHF 10,000 (split into 2 payments);
  2. A certificate of excellence for the results obtained during their Bachelor’s.

How to apply?

Candidates should deliver their printed application to their section by 30 April 2016.

The application should contain:

  • recommendation letter from the section’s director;
  • CV;
  • motivation letter;
  • transcript of all grades obtained at EPFL.

For further information, please visit the official website.

International Fellowship Program at Japanese Association of University Women

Deadline: 31 March 2016
Open to: women students/researchers with higher than MA /its equivalent level (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level) education
Scholarship: YEN 700,000 to YEN 1,000,000 per grantee (approx. from 5,832 USD to 8,332 USD)

Description

Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW) is now calling for applications for its 2016 International Fellowships. This program is to offer core funding to financially help you come and stay in Japan when you have found that it is preferable or very important for you to stay in Japan to further pursue your ongoing study/research.

Eligibility

  • Woman of any nationality but other than Japanese, living outside Japan at the time of application;
  • Have received a Master’s degree or its equivalent, and presently work outside academia, or you are a student/researcher higher than MA /its equivalent level (typically of pre-doctoral or dissertation level);
  • Postdoctoral researchers may apply but they may be placed lower in priority;
  • Have to find a host university or institution in Japan by yourself, and have to submit, at the time of application, a Letter of Acceptance from that host or from your prospective supervisor thereof;

Scholarship

  • The amount of grant will range from YEN 700,000 to YEN 1,000,000 per grantee (approx. from 5,832 USD to 8,332 USD);
  • The duration of the stay in Japan and various other factors will be taken into consideration in deciding the total amount of grant;
  • This grant is for 5 to 6 months between September 2016 and March 2017, depending on applicant’s proposal.

How to apply?

In order to apply you have to send five copies of each of the completed application forms (i.e. both part 1 and part 2), and all other application documents in one single packet via airmail to (applications sent by e-mail will not be accepted):

International Fellowship Committee
Japanese Association of University Women
11-6-101 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 160-0017,
JAPAN

More information on the official website.

MA programmes in Political Science from the University of Tartu 2016/2017

MA programmes in Political Science from the University of Tartu 2016/2017

We are pleased to announce the call for applications to MA programmes taught exclusively in English:

Tuition-waive rscholarships available on a competitive basis for all programmes! Scholarships decided based on admission results, all candidates are automatically considered.

 

Why study in Tartu, Estonia?

  • Estonia offers very good education at all levels. The University of Tartu belongs to the TOP 3% of the world’s best universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-16).
  • We are the centre for an international team of scholars and students working together in an English-speaking environment.
  • Our programmes offer various mobility opportunities – you can go on an exchange for a semester or a year in our numerous partner universities across the world, participate in summer or winter schools, do an internship, etc.
  • A degree from Estonia is great value for money: you will receive a high-quality European education at an affordable cost.
  • Estonia is safe, clean and dynamic. It has a modern infrastructure, such as e-government and free WiFi almost everywhere.
  • Tartu is a university town whose academic life has been historically linked with both Russia and Western Europe. It offers something to everyone: cozy bars and nightclubs in the centre, with nature parks and trails nearby, world-class culture and much more!
  • For additional reasons to consider Tartu and Estonia, click HERE

 

We welcome applications from all disciplines and backgrounds. All programmes combine comprehensive academic knowledge with training in core competences, preparing you for a career in the public as well as private sector or academia.

 

Begin building a great career and open yourself up to new experiences – applynow!

 

Application deadline: April 15, 2016
All information available at http://skytte.ut.ee/en/admissions-6

Contact us:

Ms Oliivia Võrk, Coordinator

Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies

University of Tartu

oliivia.vork@ut.ee

 

Financial Literacy Workshop for Students in MN, USA

Help us spread the word and invite participants to our intro sessions for our financial coaching program, MONEY MENTORS.

Money Mentors is our free personalized financial coaching program that helps participants take action to reach their financial goals. We invite participants to attend an intro session where they will learn about a financial topic, the role of a financial coach and particpate in a financial coaching activity. All who attend a Money Mentors intro session are eligible to apply to work 1:1 with a volunteer financial coach for 6 or 12 months.

Upcoming intro sessions:

MONEY TEAMWORK FOR COUPLES

Tues., Feb. 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Learn to work with your partner so differing money styles do not become a point of conflict. Learn the 5 most common arguments that couples have and suggestions for compromise, as well as tips to structure your family finances.

RSVP

STUDENT LOAN BASICS

Sat., Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Find out what financial aid options and student loans are available to fund higher education. Take away life skills for what to do once you have taken out the loans, and how to keep your head above water while managing debt.

RSVP

BUILDING CREDIT

Thurs., Mar. 3, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Build a stronger credit score and enjoy the confidence of knowing how to do it. Learn the rules and myths of credit scoring. Gain a new attitude of confidence towards credit by knowing practical steps.

RSVP

For more information, please visit prepareandprosper.org/moneymentors

MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship Application Now Open!

http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JIC/monbusho.html

Monbukagakusho (MEXT), the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology offers four different scholarships for non-Japanese nationals wishing to study in Japan.

 

  • ONLY U.S. CITIZENS LIVING IN OUR 10-STATE JURISDICTION MAY APPLY THROUGH THE CHICAGO CONSULATE: IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI
    ———US citizens living in other states should apply through the consulate responsible for their state. Non-US citizens should apply through the Japanese embassy in their country of citizenship. Please click here for a list of all embassies and consulates.

 

    • To read about other scholarships for non-Japanese to study in Japan, please see our links page

All MEXT Scholarship applications will be subject to a document screening after the appointed application deadline. Only those applicants who pass the document screening will be invited to the Consulate to sit for the interview and exams for their respective scholarship.

Please read the guidelines and FAQs listed below for the scholarship(s) you are interested in. If you need further assistance, please contact the JIC.

Japanese Studies APPLY NOW!
This scholarship offers undergraduate students majoring in Japanese language, Japanese affairs, or Japanese culture an opportunity to deepen their understandings through academic study at one of several universities in Japan. Please click here for FAQs related to this scholarship.
Deadline All applications must be received by Friday, February 26th, 2016
Interview & Test Date Monday, March 14, 2016
More Information English Guidelines: [PDF]
Japanese Guidelines Part 1: [PDF]
Application Form: [Word]
Health Form: [Word]
Course Guide Part 1: [PDF]
Course Guide Part 2: [PDF]
Course Guide Part 3: [PDF]

International Fellowship Alimardan bay Topchubashov

ADA University is a world-class university dedicated to preparing innovative global leaders in a thriving environment. ADA Universityincludes four schools School of Public and International Affairs, School of Business, School of

Engineering and Information Technology, and School of Education.

ADA University offers full and partial fellowships to outstanding international students enrolled in our programs.Full ADA University Fellowship covers tuition and accommodation. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all

other expenses, including student fees, utilities, medical checkups and plane tickets.

ADA University currently hosts 100 students from 40 countries, as well as 31 international staff and faculty from 12 countries.

Incoming undergraduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first year of their studies.

Incoming graduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first semester of their studies.

To retain the fellowship, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

 

The official web-page.

The IInternational Summer School (ISS) 2016 at the University of Oslo, Norway

Deadline: 1 February 2016
Open to: candidates from the Balkans, Eastern Europe & the Caucasus, USA, Canada or other countries, as well as candidates who study Scandinavian studies
Scholarship: basic and additional fees, pocket money allowance, travel costs

Description

The International Summer School (ISS) at the University of Oslo offers intensive Master’s and Bachelor’s courses each summer, from late June to late July. Every year ISS welcome over 550 students from about 90 countries.

The ISS is an academic center for learning in an international context, and a forum for fostering intercultural understanding. It aims at developing and conveying knowledge and at promoting understanding between people from different cultures. This dual purpose is reflected in the ISS motto: ”Six Weeks of Academic Achievement and International Good Will“.

For the courses offered at the International Summer School, you can direct HERE. You can find them within three categories:

  • Bachelor level courses
  • Master level courses
  • Norwegian courses

Eligibility

In order to be a successful ISS scholarship recipient, you must demonstrate:

  • that your academic background is relevant to the course you apply for;
  • that your professional background is relevant to the course you apply for;
  • your financial need.

The ISS offers scholarships to applicants from certain countries:

  • Bachelor’s courses scholarships are intended to applicants from: the Caucasus or the Balkans, Asia, Oceania, Africa and South America, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, USA, Canada, EU and EEA countries.
  • Master’s courses scholarships are intended to applicants from: developing countries, the Caucasus or the Balkans, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe,  USA or Canada.

Partial scholarships will also be offer to those who study Scandinavian studies at their home university.

Scholarship

The International Summer School has a wide variety of full and partial scholarships. Approximately 50 full scholarships will be granted and will cover:

  • Basic fee (on-campus);
  • Additional fees (if applicable);
  • Pocket money allowance (made available to you upon arrival; excludes recipients from USA and Canada);
  • Plane ticket to and from Norway (excludes recipients from USA and Canada).

Full scholarships DO NOT cover:

  • Visa application fees;
  • Travel costs to and from the airport.

Priority is given to applicants to Master’s courses from countries in Asia, Oceania, Africa or South America with an extremely weak currency against the Norwegian kroner (NOK).

Application

The deadline for scholarship applicants is 1 February 2016, and the deadline for self-financing applicants is March 15.

Scholarship applicants must upload into Søknadsweb, the University of Oslo’s online application system the following documents:

  • Copy of passport;
  • Documentation of English language proficiency;
  • Copies of transcripts/diplomas;
  • Statement of purpose;
  • Letter of recommendation;
  • ISS scholarship form;
  • CV/resume;
  • Norwegian documentation, for applicants to Norwegian language courses levels 2-4.

For any enquiries please contact:   iss@admin.uio.no.

The Civil Society Scholar Awards 2016 -2017

Deadline:  15 February 2016
Open to: doctoral students of eligible fields studying at accredited universities inside or outside of their home country
Scholarship: covers university fees, monthly stipend, program-related travel and accident and sickness insurance

Description

The Civil Society Scholar Awards (CSSA) support international academic mobility to enable doctoral students and university faculty to access resources that enrich socially engaged research and critical scholarship in their home country or region.

The awards support activities such as fieldwork (data collection); research visits to libraries, archives, or universities; course/curriculum development; and international collaborations leading to peer-reviewed publication.

Civil Society Scholars are selected on the basis of their outstanding contributions to research or other engagement with local communities, to furthering debates on challenging societal questions, and to strengthening critical scholarship and academic networks within their fields.

Eligibility

The awards are open to the following academic populations:

  • doctoral students of eligible fields studying at accredited universities inside or outside of their home country
  • full-time faculty members teaching at universities in their home country

Candidates must be citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, Kosovo, Laos, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Serbia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, or Yemen.

Applicants may not request grant assistance for the following:

  • federal and/or state taxes
  • computer hardware, software or other computer-related equipment
  • automobile-related expenses
  • tuition/academic fees if the activity is not for the first year of a doctoral program
  • conference attendance which is not part of a larger research project
  • applications from more than one individual

Ineligible fields include: business administration, management training, computer science, finance/banking, marketing, engineering, hard sciences (physics, biology, chemistry, etc.), mathematics, medical sciences, or teaching English as a foreign language/language instruction.

Applicants with permanent resident status, dual citizenship, and/or asylum seekers in Australia, Canada, European Union, New Zealand, Nordic Countries, or the United States are not eligible to apply.

Students or faculty currently enrolled in master’s degree programs are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship

  • Project duration: between two to nine months
  • Eligible dates: August 1, 2016–August 31, 2017
  • Maximum funding requests: $10,000 for doctoral students; $15,000 for faculty members

The awards support short-term, international academic projects, such as: fieldwork (data collection); research visits to libraries, archives, or universities; course/curriculum development; and international research collaborations leading to peer-reviewed publication.

Requests for support for first-year tuition and fees only will be considered on the basis of a clearly demonstrated need from doctoral students who have gained admission to universities outside of their home country.

Application

The deadline for applications is 15 February 2016. Interested applicants must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be considered for CSLA support.

  • Online application – All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. To apply online please register HERE, and then follow instructions;
  • Paper applications – may be accessed HERE or by contacting one of the local administrative offices (see list in the official Guidelines).

For more information please read the official Guidelines or follow the official website.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  cssa@infoscholar.org