Ghent University Master grants for candidates from developing countries 2009-2010
This Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master's degree at Ghent University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.
The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee.For more information, you can contact:
Liesbeth Vandepitte
administrative and technical staff
Sint-Pietersnieuwst raat 25
9000 Gent
Phone: 09 264 95 55
Fax: 09 264 35 83
Email: Liesbeth.Vandepitte @UGent.be
All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010. This is the right way to start your procedure:
Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure `International Masters);take care of your admission, this can take 3 months (consult the admission pdf!); start completing your Application Form (your motivation is very important); when you have received your admission letter, send it together with your completed Application Form to Liesbeth Vandepitte (1 hard copy, 1electronic copy).
Documents
Admission Master call 2009-2010
Master application form 2009-2010
How to fill in the application form 2009-2010
Country list Brochure International Masters at Ghent University
GENERAL FRAMEWORK
Scholarship type and duration
The master scholarships are awarded for the duration of the studies, aiming at the delivery of a Ghent University diploma after max. 2 yearsof study. With the scholarship application the applicant must also submit a letter of admission to the study programme. The scholarship is in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).
Eligible Master programmes at Ghent University
Master's Programmes (master after bachelor) Subsequent Master's Programmes (master after master) List of courses taught in English:
Master of Science in Aquaculture, Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation, Master of Science in Rural Development and Nutrition, Master of Science in Food Technology (in cooperation with K.U.Leuven), Master of Science in Nematology, Master of Science in Physical land Resources (in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
or you can find it on the website:http://www.opleidin gen.ugent. be/studiekiezer/ nl/int/index. htm
You can also download the complete brochure: www.ugent.be/develcooperation
If applicants wants to follow their master in Dutch, a thorough knowledge of the Dutch language is required. Ghent University offers language courses, however these costs are not covered by the Mastergrant.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicant
1. Degree
Applicants for master's programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application. For subsequent master's programmes, applicants should already have obtained a master degree. No exceptions are allowed.
2. Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the country list of developing countries. Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the DAC List ofAid Recipients with the lowest levels of development and income.
3. Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language
SUBMISSION MODALITIES
Composition of the application fileThe applicant is responsible for the application file to be completeand composed correctly. A complete application file consists of the following documents:
The official application form Official letter of admission to the master's programme (signed by the Rector of Ghent University)for more information read the document: admission@
GhentUniversityCopies of diplomas (including Transcript of Records)
Parallel applications Own enclosures (if relevant)
We accept transcripts of records in English and French. The application form though, has to be completed in English. TOEFL or IELTS results are required.
Submission of the application file
Number, formats and form
The applications for master grants for candidates from developing countries must be submitted typewritten on the forms required for this purpose. http://www.ugent. be/en/research/ developmentcoope rationThe application, drawn up on the required forms, should be delivered to the address below in 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy. The submission deadline will be strictly observed. Late, incomplete or incorrectly drawn-up applications will not be taken into consideration. If we do receive an electronic version but no hard copy, your application will not be taken into consideration. Candidates who simultaneously apply for funding elsewhere, must include one copy of this parallel application. The proposals must be drawn up in English.
Timing
The DEADLINE for submitting the proposal is 30 April 2009 at 5 p.m. Is to be delivered to the
Ghent University
Liesbeth Vandepitte
Research Co-ordination Office
New Rectorate Building, 4th floor,
Sint-Pietersnieuwst raat 25,
9000 Gent, Belgium
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Hedley Bull Scholarship 2009 for Master in International Studies at
Hedley Bull Scholarship 2009 for Master in International Studies at ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one.Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship:
30 October 2009
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MA (International Relations) (MAIR)
Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Applicants for the MAIR and MIA should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, in their Australian bachelor degree, or the equivalent in a degree from other countries. The degree should normally be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities.
`Equivalence' may be met by a very good four-year bachelor degree, a very good graduate diploma, or a very good three-year bachelor degree and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research. As a guide, `very good' normally refers to an A/B+ average and above, or distinction average and above.
Graduate Diploma in International Affairs (GDIA) Applicants for the GDIA require a `very good' bachelor degree. Although a degree in the social sciences would be an advantage, degrees in other areas will be considered.
English Language Requirements
International applicants should note that the University require sevidence of an adequate standard of English. Unless undergraduate studies were undertaken in Australia, Canada (if English was the language of instruction) , New Zealand, the UK or the USA, internationa lstudents will normally be required to produce evidence of one of the following:
* a verification of a tertiary degree of at least two years conducted entirely in English.
* an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 together with a score of at least 6.0 in all components
* a minimum TOEFL score of: 570 (old system); 230 (new system) and aTest of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5; or 90 (internet-based) ,with a minimum of 20 in all four sections. (You should check with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country whether TOEFL is acceptedfor student visa purposes.)For the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), contact any IDP Education Australia office or your nearest British Council office; for The American Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), contact: CN6151,
Princeton NJ 08541-6151
USA
[The ANU institution code is #0506.]application procedure:
http://rspas. anu.edu.au/ gsia/admissions. htm
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs program offers up to four Hedley Bull Scholarships each year for full-time study in the Master of Arts (International Relations) commencing in semester one.Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Master of Arts (International Relations).
When applying for the MA (International Relations), eligible applicants for the Hedley Bull Scholarship should include a covering letter indicating their interest in being considered for the scholarship and making the case for being granted one. The covering letter together with the application for the MA (International Relations) (including transcripts and three academic references) will be considered as the full application for the scholarship. There is no need to provide a separate application. The scholarship provides a full-fee waiver for three full-time sessions (semesters). This amounts to 48 units of graduate coursework and a 24-unit thesis session.
Closing date for receipt of complete application for scholarship:
30 October 2009
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MA (International Relations) (MAIR)
Master of International Affairs (MIA)
Applicants for the MAIR and MIA should normally have obtained at least second class honours, division A, in their Australian bachelor degree, or the equivalent in a degree from other countries. The degree should normally be in any discipline of the social sciences or the humanities.
`Equivalence' may be met by a very good four-year bachelor degree, a very good graduate diploma, or a very good three-year bachelor degree and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating a capacity for analysis and research. As a guide, `very good' normally refers to an A/B+ average and above, or distinction average and above.
Graduate Diploma in International Affairs (GDIA) Applicants for the GDIA require a `very good' bachelor degree. Although a degree in the social sciences would be an advantage, degrees in other areas will be considered.
English Language Requirements
International applicants should note that the University require sevidence of an adequate standard of English. Unless undergraduate studies were undertaken in Australia, Canada (if English was the language of instruction) , New Zealand, the UK or the USA, internationa lstudents will normally be required to produce evidence of one of the following:
* a verification of a tertiary degree of at least two years conducted entirely in English.
* an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 together with a score of at least 6.0 in all components
* a minimum TOEFL score of: 570 (old system); 230 (new system) and aTest of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5; or 90 (internet-based) ,with a minimum of 20 in all four sections. (You should check with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country whether TOEFL is acceptedfor student visa purposes.)For the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), contact any IDP Education Australia office or your nearest British Council office; for The American Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), contact: CN6151,
Princeton NJ 08541-6151
USA
[The ANU institution code is #0506.]application procedure:
http://rspas. anu.edu.au/ gsia/admissions. htm
Oslo Peace Scholarships 2009 in Master of International Affairs
Oslo Peace Scholarships 2009 in Master of International Affairs
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend.The program brings together academics at the forefront of international relations, peace, and conflict research from two sides of the globe. Students spend one semester at Bjørknes College in Norway with faculty from the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) pursuing courses in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building, Ethics of Peace and War, and Gender and War. The internationalrelations courses are taken at ANU in Canberra. Participants have full access to the specialist libraries of the Nobel Institute and PRIO.
Program:
Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)
Stipend:
* Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
* Oslo: NOK 30,000
Tuition Fee
* Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)
* Oslo: NOK 40,000
Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time 2008 Applications Application
Close: 31 May 2008Take Up By: 20 June 2008
Oslo Session Commences: 18 August 2008
Oslo Session Ends: 12 December 2008
Canberra Semester Commences: 23 February 2009
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2009
Application Close: 30 April 2009
Take Up By: 15 May 2009 Oslo Session Commences: 17 August 2009 (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 11 December 2009 (tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February 2010
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2010
Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict StudiesEligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students
How to ApplyApplicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure at:http://rspas. anu.edu.au/ gsia/admissions. htm
Contact Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu. auPhone: +61-2-6125 2167
Full details on award conditions available here..
The Graduate Studies in International Affairs (GSIA) program in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Bjørknes College, offers one scholarship each year for full-time study in the Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies degree program. Tuition fees will be covered by The Australian National University and Bjørknes College; and students will receive some funding towards living costs as a stipend.The program brings together academics at the forefront of international relations, peace, and conflict research from two sides of the globe. Students spend one semester at Bjørknes College in Norway with faculty from the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) pursuing courses in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building, Ethics of Peace and War, and Gender and War. The internationalrelations courses are taken at ANU in Canberra. Participants have full access to the specialist libraries of the Nobel Institute and PRIO.
Program:
Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies (Code 7815SPEACE)
Stipend:
* Canberra: A$6,200 - in fortnightly payments
* Oslo: NOK 30,000
Tuition Fee
* Canberra: A$12,000 (international students) or A$8,400 (Australian or New Zealand students)
* Oslo: NOK 40,000
Maximum Duration: 2 sessions/semesters full-time 2008 Applications Application
Close: 31 May 2008Take Up By: 20 June 2008
Oslo Session Commences: 18 August 2008
Oslo Session Ends: 12 December 2008
Canberra Semester Commences: 23 February 2009
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2009
Application Close: 30 April 2009
Take Up By: 15 May 2009 Oslo Session Commences: 17 August 2009 (tbc)
Oslo Session Ends: 11 December 2009 (tbc)
Canberra Semester Commences: 22 February 2010
Canberra Semester Ends: 30 June 2010
Eligible Program(s): Master of International Affairs specialising in Peace and Conflict StudiesEligibility Criteria: International students, Australian and Norwegian students
How to ApplyApplicants should state their interest in being considered for this Scholarship in their application for admission. Please refer to the application procedure at:http://rspas. anu.edu.au/ gsia/admissions. htm
Contact Applicants are encouraged to contact Graduate Studies in International Affairs office for more information:
Email: gsia@anu.edu. auPhone: +61-2-6125 2167
Full details on award conditions available here..
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