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Civil Society Leadership Awards Open Society Foundation Masters Degree Deadline:  15 Sept 2016 (annual) Study in:  various countries Course starts Aug/Sept 2017 Brief description: The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities. Host Institution(s): Host Universities in China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK and United States Level/ Field of study: Master’s Degree Programme in the following areas: • Communications & Media • Culture, History & Society • Development Studies • Economics • Education Management & Leadership • Environment & Natural Resource Management • Human Rights and/or Gender Studies • Law (including Human Rights law) • Politics & International Studies • Public ...

IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships IMD MBA Degree Deadline: 30 September Study in:  Switzerland Course starts January 2017 Brief description: The IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships are open to candidates who demonstrate leadership understanding and who is pursuing an MBA Degree at IMD. Host Institution(s): IMD Switzerland Level/Field of study: Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Number of Scholarships: 3 scholarships are awarded each year Target group: Students from all over the world Scholarship value: CHF 30,000 Eligibility: Accepted candidates who demonstrate exceptionally strong leadership potential. Application instructions: Before you can apply for the scholarship, you must have been accepted into an IMD MBA Program. You must also submit a 750-word essay on the following topic: “ It has been said that success in business requires flexibility to be responsive, but also commitment to a recognized set of...

Humber International Entrance Scholarships Humber College Undergraduate Degree Deadline:  30 Sep 2016/19 May 2017 (annual) Study in: Canada Course starts Jan/Sept 2017 Brief description: Humber offers full and partial renewable tuition scholarships for NEW international undergraduate students beginning classes in January and September 2017. Host Institution(s): Humber College in Toronto, Canada Field of study: Eligible  undergraduate programmes  offered at the College. Target group: International Students Scholarship value/duration: One full tuition scholarship and one $5,000 scholarship are available in January 2017. Two full tuition scholarships and two $5,000 scholarships are available in September 2017.   The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees. The scholarships are renewable but the student must maintain a minimum average of 75% in order to be eligible...

Bristol MBA International Scholarship UWE Bristol MBA Degree Deadline: 30 Apr/31 Oct 2016 Study in: UK Course starts Sept 2016/Jan 2017 Brief description: The University of the West of England Bristol is offering 50% tuition scholarships to outstanding international students who wish to pursue an MBA Degree at the University. Host Institution(s): University of  the West of England Bristol, United Kingdom Level/Field of study: Full-time  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Target group: Students classed as overseas for fees purposes Number of Scholarships: There are 4 scholarships available for September 2016 start and 2 scholarships available for January 2017 start. Scholarship value: 50% of tuition fees Eligibility: Eligible applicants: • have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st or 2:1 in an undergraduate degree • hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer wher...

Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals United Nations Leadership Fellowships Deadline:  15 July 2016 Fellowship starts Sept 2016 Brief description: This September, the United Nations will announce the inaugural class of the Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals – 17 young change-makers whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the Goals. From food to fashion to finance, the Young Leaders will come from many different backgrounds, represent every region in the world and help activate millions of young people in support of the Goals. Host Institution(s): United Nations Field of study: Sustainable Development Goals Number of Awards: 17 Target group: Youth – 18 and 30 years old (as of 12 August 2016) from around the world Fellowship benefits: Successful nominees are expected to continue in their existing roles and serve as Young Leaders in an advocacy role. Being a Young Leader is not a f...

DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance DAAD Masters Degree Deadline:  31 July 2016 (annual) Study in:  Germany Next course starts Sept/Oct 2017 Brief description: The DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme offers very good graduates from developing countries the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country at German institutions of higher education. Participating Programmes in Host Institutions: The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education listed below: •  Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP) •  University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance •  Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP) •  Leuphan...

Design your satellite for a chance to get virtual mentoring sessions with NASA and take it to space with Autodesk!   SPONSORED POST Take part in this challenge and win the opportunity to receive virtual mentoring sessions with none other than NASA astronauts, professors, and also get it sent to space. Are you ready for an “extra-orbitary” mission? The Vanguard 1 shuttle has been in orbit since 1958 and it’s time to bring it home. Your task is to design a cube satellite that will be used to secure Vanguard 1 and pull it out of orbit. Use the Autodesk® Fusion 360TM to create a 3D model of a cube satellite that follows the CubeSat Design Specification. The best designs will receive virtual mentoring sessions with none other than NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle, Aerospace Engineering Professor Jordi Puig-Sauri, or Field Ready principle designer Sara Dotz. Enter the competition for a chance to get your creation closer to spac...

IWC Masters Scholarships for International Students International Water Centre Masters (MS) Degree Deadline: 1 Aug 2016 (annual) Study in: Australia Next course starts Feb 2017 Brief Description: The IWC Masters Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) at The University of Queensland in Australia. Host Institution(s): The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia Level/Field of study: Masters in Integrated Water Management (MIWM) No. of  Scholarships: Up to 3 – 2 for Type A scholarships and 1 for Type B scholarships Target group: A – Future water leaders from priority countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle-East .  One of these scholarships will be reserved and awarded to a female candidate. B –   Future water leader from s...

Wellcome Master’s Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine Wellcome Masters Degree Deadline:  30 Aug 2016 (annual) Study in: any Country/developing country Course starts 2017 Brief description: This scheme provides junior researchers with the opportunity to gain research experience and training at Master’s degree level. The scheme aims to support research that will improve public health and tropical medicine at a local, national and global level. Host Institution(s): Wellcome Level/Field of study: Scholarship: Masters Degree Programme in a subject related to Public Health or Tropical Medicine offered at any University around the world.  Distance learning Master’s degrees are supported. Fellowship: You must be based at and be sponsored by an eligible host organisation in a low- or middle-income country for the research project.  The research proposal should focus on an area within Wellcome’s  public health and t...

CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland CIMO PhD Degree Deadline: Ongoing Study in:  Finland Next course starts 2016/2017 Brief description: The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. Host Institution(s): Accredited Finish Host Institutions Level/Field of study: PhD Degree in all academic fields Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: All international students but emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America. Scholarship value/duration: The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 1,500 euros. The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a...

Compete for a scholarship to study in Australia at CQUniversity SPONSORED Pack your bags, it’s time to go to Australia! Studying and living in Australia is a dream for many, but now it’s time to make it a reality! CQUniversity is Australia’s largest regional university with 15 campuses spread throughout the country. Take the CQ University scholarship competition  consisting of a multiple choice quiz and a case question for a chance to win a scholarship worth $2,700 to get your graduate certificate in Social Innovation. At CQUniversity, social innovation is about empowering and educating our students, staff and communities to make a difference, an impact, to influence the world in which we live for the betterment of society. JOIN NOW!