Competitive Examinations, Scholarships
World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
Address
World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme, 1818 H Street, N.W-Room M 4035, Washington DC 204333, USA.
Eligibility
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree of its equivalent in the Social Science, Law, Business or Public Administration or any other development related technical discipline. They must have at least two years recent employment in economic development activities and intend to pursue a career in a field related to development of the third world. Candidates must have an offer of admission from a university renowned for development research and teaching.
Age : 35 - 40 years.
Period of scholarship
One to two years.
Application details
Last Date : March 1st.
Other Information
Value : Airfares, tuition fees, maintenance costs which includes book allowance and the cost of medical and accident insurance. Level : Postgraduate, Research. Scholarships are offered worldwide in Development related Social Sciences.
Population Council Fellowships In The Social Sciences
Address
The Manager, Fellowship Programme, the Population Council, One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York NY 10017, USA.
Eligibility
Fifteen awards for those who have made considerable progress towards Ph.D. or equivalent degree. (i.e. who are at the dissertation-writing stage) approximately three to four awards to candidates seeking funding for postdoctoral training or research.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 2 January.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : Monthly stipend (based on type of fellowship & place of study), tuition & related fees, transportation expenses & health insurance. Some research-related costs may also be awarded, tuition at the postdoctoral & mid career academic levels is not included in the award.
The Harry Frank Guggenheim, Foundation : Diss Ertation Fellowship
Address
The Programme Officer, The Harry Frank, Guggenheim Foundation, 527 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022-4304, USA.
Eligibility
Ph.D. candidates who are in the writing stage of the dissertation.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 February.
Other Information
Value of Fellowship : US $10,000 may be subject to income tax.
National Geographic Society : Research Grants (Research Pertinent Geography)
Address
The Secretary, Committee for Research & Exploration National, Geographic Society, 17th & M Street, N.W. Washington DC 20036, U.S.A.
Eligibility
Ph.D. or equivalent & associated with institution of higher learning or other scientific & educational non-profit organisation or museums. Ph.D. candidates must submit their recent publication.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : US $15,000 to 20,000 p.a.
Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University
Address
The Assistance Director, Dumberton Oaks Trustees for Harvard University, 1703 22nd street N.W. Washington DC 20007.
Eligibility
Qualified students ( of any nationality) of History Archeology, History of Arts, Philosophy, Technology & other disciplines (a) with Ph.D. or equivalent who wish to pursue research in the fields mentioned or (b) who wish to write their Doctoral dissertation on a subject in the field’s mentioned. © Scholars on any level of advancement in the fields mentioned. (d) Candidates in last year of undergraduate education or having a B.A. & having completed at least one year or Greek by the end of the senior year normally restricted to candidates enrolled in United States or Canadian Universities or Colleges, must be applicants to graduate school in any field or area of Byzantine studies.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 November.
Other Information
Value of Fellowship : (a) As per rank or seniority up to $18,000 besides furnished accommodation & allowances for dependent spouse & children accompanying fellowship & also research expense account (b) Up to $14,000 other details same as mentioned under. © $150 per week & housing facility. (d) Up to $28,000 p.a. & travel during summer in addition to graduate school tuition.
Concordia University
Address
The Director of the Graduate Programme, Concordia University, 1455 de Mainsonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal, Quebec H3G11M8.
Eligibility
(a),©,(d),(e)&(g) qualified students of all countries (b),(f)&(h) Canadian citizens & permanent residents of Canada. The awards are made on the basis of academic merit, for the tenure of award the students must be registered full time in a graduate programme.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 February.
Other Information
University offers : (a) Graduate fellowships (b) J.W McConnell Memorial Fellowships © David J. Azrieli Graduate Fellowship (d) John W.O’Brien Graduate Fellowship (e) Stanley G.French Graduate Fellowship (f) Alcan Doctoral Fellowship in Commerce & Administration (g) Shell Canada Ltd. Doctoral Fellowship (h) Pauline Vanier Bank of Montreal M.B.A. Fellowships Value of Scholarship : (a)&(b) $2,700 per term at the Master’s level & $3,200 at the Doctoral level. © $15,000 (d)&(e) $3,033 per term at the Master’s level & $3,533 at the Doctoral level. (f) & (h) $10,000 (g) $7,500.
American Heart Association
Address
The Division of Research Administration, American Heart Association, Inc, ASA National Centre 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231-4599.
Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities having potential for a research career.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 June.
Other Information
Value of Fellowship : $25,000 p.a. plus health benefits and travel allowance (maximum up to $3,000).
University of Regina
Address
The Dean of Graduate Studies & Research University of Regina, Saskatche wan S4S OA2.
Eligibility
Students of any country with high academic standing accepted by the graduate faculty as fully qualified Master’s or Ph.D. degree candidates, teaching assistants may also apply for summer scholarships.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 15 October.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : (a) Doctoral level $4,020 per semester & Master’s level $3,518 per semester. (b) Doctoral level $3,600 per semester & Master’s level $3,000 per semester.
University of Saskatchewan
Address
The College of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sastachewan.
Eligibility
National of all countries who have graduated or expected to graduate from an approved university with a four year honours Baccalaureate or equivalent.
Application details
Probable Date of Application :1 December.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : Up to $10,000 for eight months with an additional summer scholarship of $5,000 if recommended by the students department and supervisor.
University of Ottawa
Address
The Scholarships Office, University of Ottawa, School of Graduate Studies & Research, 115 Seraphin Marion P.O. Box 450 Stn. A. Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5.
Eligibility
Qualified Candidates of all nationalities to with proficiency in English or French who seek admission graduate studies at university or Ottawa. No age restriction candidates are also eligible for admission scholarships as well for teaching or research assistantship & research traineeships students have to be nominated by prospective departments.
Duke University
Address
The Officer of Admissions, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706.
Eligibility
(a) All foreign nationals to pursue a Ph.D. in any fields. (b) Outstanding students in all fields proficiency in English required Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classical studies, Clinical Developmental Psychology French (M.A. only), Geology, Greek, History of Art Latin Mathematics, Neural & Behavior Sciences, Physics, Psychology & Russian.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 15 January
Other Information
Value of Fellowship : Full tuition plus a stipend of $10,000 over a 12 months period.
Brandies University
Address
The Director, Brandesis University, Office of International Programmes, Kutz Hall, Waltham, Massachuetts 02254-9110.
Eligibility
Men & women from any country, aged 18 to 23 with strong academic records in their home country must be either university students or eligible candidates with a demonstrated interest in America & American culture. English proficiency & TOEFL are required IVIS scholar must live in on campus accommodation.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 January.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : Full tuition waiver. Students must pay all other costs including travel, room and board in campus residence hall, fees, insurance, books and personal expenses approx.
Arizona State University (ASU)
Address
The Graduate College, Arizona State, University (ASU), Tempe Arizona 85287-1003.
Eligibility
Undergraduate foreign students with F1 or J1 Visa and two semester full-time (excluding summer session, excellent academic performance at ASU not available to new undergraduate students TOEFL required prior to University study, facilities available for students with disabilities. All regularly admitted students including first time graduate students.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 15 February, 30 April.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : Covers out of state tuition for regular sessions.
University of Toronto
Address
The Chairman of the Graduate Department, University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1.
Eligibility
Nationals of all countries with an excellent academic record & English proficiency.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 February.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : $9,700 p.a. plus academic fees.
Heiser Program For Research In Leprosy And Tuberculosis
Address
Heiser Program for Research in Leprosy & Tuberculosis, 450 East 63rd New York NY 10021-7999.
Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities (a) with M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree & in the beginning of postdoctoral research training (b) senior investigators experienced in research on leprosy & tuberculosis who are associated with a laboratory providing training opportunities in these fields.
Application details
Probable Date of Application : 1 February.
Other Information
Value of fellowship : (a) $22,000 to $28,000 p.a. plus travel to fellowship location, training allowance of $20,000 to host laboratory & maximum of $1,500 p.a. will be paid towards health insurance.
National Geographic Society (Research In Science Pertinent To Geography)
Address
The secretary, Committee for Society, 17th & M Street N W, Washington DC20036, U.S.A.
Eligibility
Ph.D. or equivalent & associated with institutions of higher learning or other scientific & educational non-profit organisations or museums. Ph.D. candidates must submit their recent publication.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : US$15,000 to 20,000 p.a.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Address
The Admission Office of Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario 1V6.
Eligibility
Candidates of any nationality who are admissible to one of the Institute graduate programmes at the Master’s or Doctorate levels proficiency in English is required.
Other Information
Value of Scholarship : (a) 8,000 (plus 4 percent vacation pay) (b) 10,000
Probable Date of Application : 15 January.
Scholarships of Dalhouse University
Address
Dalhouse University, Halifax,Nova Scota, B3H3j5
Eligibility
National of any country who can satisfy Canadian for
(a)Canadian must have be Bachelor’s Degree (First class or second class honours)they may required to give some assistance in work of department.
(b)Candidates must be admitted to a Master’s or Doctoral programme at Dalhouse in field mentioned, recipients may perform instructional or demonstrational duties as required for which additional remuneration is given © Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. degree at a recognised University or except to obtain the degree before talking up award.
Other Information
Value of Scholarships
A)$10,200 for Master’s Degree $12,500 for Ph.D. Degree.
B)$15,000 for Master’s $18,000 for Ph.D. plus additional funds to assist transportation cost to University.
C)$32,000 p.a. plus travel allowance.
Scholarships of International College of Surgeons
Address
The Executive Director, International Research & Scholarships Committee, ICS 1516 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Eligibility
Practicing surgeons world wide.
Scholarships of Lock Haven University Institute For International Studies
Address
The Dean of International Studies, Lock Haven University, Institute for International Studies, Lock Haven University, Institute for International Studies, lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745
Eligibility
Nationals of any country with good academic record, good standing in GCE other standard examination, good health & promise of special service to the college, English proficiency is essential students must carry a 2.5 GPA or above.
Other Information
Value of Scholarships : Full Waiver $3,676 or half Waiver $1,838 tuition only expenses covering room, board books, insurance, students council fees and personal expenses amount to approximately $3,500 p.a. & must be paid by the students