Category: Graduate School Funding

Chevening Scholarship Program for International Students to Pursue Graduate Study in the UK

Amy McGlashan / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

US Citizens are not eligible for this Scholarship but  international students may well be eligible.  You would need to be able to return to your home country for interview and intend to return to your home country at the end of the Scholarship.

There are no age restrictions for Chevening Scholarships. To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

  • demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum English language requirement (set out below) at the time that you submit your application
  • be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study
  • hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree. Further information on UK degree equivalency can be found from UK NARIC
  • have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience by 30 September 2012

For more information: http://www.chevening.org/apply/guidance

Truman Scholarship Program for Juniors: Middlebury Deadline November 14

Amy McGlashan / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Truman

Truman Scholarship Program             Open to Juniors                Middlebury Deadline: Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Truman Scholarship Program provides funding for graduate or professional study for students with interests in careers in public affairs and public service. The Truman Scholarship recognizes college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.  Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.

600-700 students apply each year for 60-65 scholarships that are awarded.  Middlebury may nominate up to four candidates.  The final deadline is February 5, 2013.

 Eligibility: Students who are juniors at the time of application–February of each year–must be nominated by Middlebury College. Nominees must be United States citizens, and must intend to enroll in a graduate program leading to a career in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service. Students must be in the top quartile of their class, generally requiring a GPA of 3.7 or better.

More information on the Truman Scholarship can be found at: go/fellowships or http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/fellowships/db/truman.

For advising and support regarding the preparation of your application, or for more information, contact Amy McGlashan at EIA.

Beinecke Scholarship Open to Juniors; Middlebury deadline January 11, 2013

Amy McGlashan / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Beinecke Scholarship Program                  Open to Juniors              

Middlebury Deadline: Friday, January 11, 2013

The Beinecke Scholarship provides substantial scholarships for graduate study for students of exceptional promise.  The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Approximately 100 highly selective colleges and universities are each invited to nominate one candidate.  20 Beinecke Scholarships will be granted in 2013.  Middlebury is invited to nominate one junior for this award.  The final deadline is February 22, 2013.

Eligibility: Juniors [expecting to receive the BA between December 2013 and August 2014] who represent “superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise during their undergraduate careers.”  Must have documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during undergraduate years and be a U.S. citizen; must plan to enter a master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences (excluding neuroscience).  Level of need will be a consideration at both the nomination and final selection stages of the process.

More information on the Beinecke Scholarship can be found at: go/fellowships or http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/eia/fellowships/db/beinecke.  For advising and support regarding the application process, contact Amy McGlashan in EIA.

Announcing Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award Applications Available

Amy McGlashan / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award to help cultivate the next generation of great artists and writers.  This award, worth up to $50,000 per year, will recognize and reward the most promising up-and-coming artists and writers from lower-income backgrounds.

The Graduate Arts Award will enable up to 15 students with artistic and creative merit and outstanding academic achievement to pursue a graduate degree in the fine arts, performing arts, or creative writing. The award will provide funding for tuition, room and board, required fees, and books, and is renewable for up to three­­­ years.

New this year is a two-phase application process.  Deadline for Phase One of the application is November 28, 2012.  Applicants selected to continue onto Phase Two of the application must be nominated by their undergraduate institution by February 12, 2013.

You can find more information about the scholarship and application materials and instructions on their website:http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/graduate-arts-award/.

For direct advising and support regarding the application, contact Amy McGlashan in EIA, x5103 or agibansm@middlebury.edu.

 

Scholarship Competition for Master’s Degree in Sweden

Amy McGlashan / / Education, Graduate School Funding, Study Abroad, Uncategorized

Middlebury students are invited to take part in the student competition Challenge your Perspectives. It is an opportunity to compete for a full tuition waiver for a Master’s program at a prestigious Swedish university, worth 98,000US.

The competition Challenge Your Perspectives is your chance to show your skills within a number of areas that distinguish Sweden.

Apply today to compete for a full tuition waiver for an English-taught Master’s program at a prestigious Swedish university – starting fall 2013

Deadline: Complete and submit all documents by midnight Nov. 4, 2012

Prizes:Three full tuition waivers for an English-taught Master’s degree at one of the following three top ranked Swedish universities:

The International Master’s Program in Political Science at Stockholm University

The Master’s Program in Environmental Management and Policy at Lund University

The Master’s Program in Economics at Uppsala University

Questions?
If you have any questions please take a look at the FAQ page. If you have additional questions send an email at challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com

Contact:
Web: http://www.challengeyourperspectives.com/
Email: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com