Newcastle University is offering GREAT Scholarships for the year 2020 in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.
The study programs are available for students from China, India, and Turkey students who want to apply for postgraduate taught programs.
Newcastle University offers around 175 full-time undergraduate degree programs in a wide range of subject areas.
Who May Enter:
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Must be passport holders of China, India or Turkey
be assessed as international for fee purposes hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree program:
applicants from India and Turkey: All postgraduate Master’s programs
applicants from China – postgraduate degree programs in:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Materials Engineering
Marine and Offshore Engineering
Mechanicals and Systems Engineering
Application Procedure:
To participate, participants need to take admission to Newcastle University. After taking this process, students must have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honors degree. Applications must be submitted using the application form.
Required Documents:
Submit their degree transcripts, language ability proof, curriculum vitae, copy of the passport, or any other additional document.
Note: Before you apply you should check the entry requirements for your chosen degree.
Award Description:
Newcastle University will provide award value of The grant is £10,000 towards tuition fees.
Yenching Academy is offering a highly selective and fully funded global fellowship program for international students to leading to a master degree from Peking University in China for 2020 academic year.
The main object of the program is to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies.
Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.
Provided By: Yenching Academy is an elite postgraduate college of Peking University. It was founded in 2014 and located in Beijing, China. It offers international students a fellowship to pursue a Master of Arts degree program in China Studies.
Key Details:
Award Amount: Full-Funded
Number of Awards: 125
Study Level: Master Degree
Requirement: English proficiency
Submission Categories: Online
Application Deadline: December 06, 2019 (12:00 noon Beijing time).
Who May Enter?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
International students are encouraged to apply
Each Yenching Scholar selects one of six research areas in the field of China Studies and writes a thesis with guidance from a faculty advisor. Research areas are as follows: Economics and Management, History and Archaeology, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and International Relations, Law and Society, and Literature and Culture
Students outside of the Chinese mainland, including international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Mainland Chinese students are eligible to apply
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field awarded no later than August 31, 2020
An outstanding academic record
Strong interest in the interdisciplinary study of China
A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, and social responsibility
Leadership potential
No person over the age of 28 has been admitted to the program. The average age of students entering the program is 23.
Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any files of study
Application Procedure:
To participate, candidates may apply through Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit.
Required Documents:
The following required materials must in English: Completed online application form; Personal statement (750 words or less); Curriculum Vitae; Official transcript(s); Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment; Two letters of recommendation; Submission of English scores: For IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests
English requirements and minimum scores: IELTS (Academic) -overall 7.0, TOEFL (iBT)- overall 100, Cambridge English Scale (Advanced)-overall 185, CEFR- C1 level, CET 6- overall 600, TEM 4- Pass level of “良好” or above
Program Requirements
All students are required to take the following four courses:
The Topics in China Studies Lecture Series offers expert perspectives on a broad range of China-related issues.
China in Transition is a team-taught course about China’s post-1978 development from the perspectives of the economy, society & culture, politics & law, and environment & health.
The weeklong Field Study Trip to historical and cultural relics and modern industrial parks gives insights into the local development and changes from the aspects of history, architecture, religion, folklore, and contemporary economic development.
Students are free to select elective courses from any of the six research areas (see below). Choice of thesis topic and advisor will determine the type of degree awarded upon graduation.
The Chinese language course is compulsory for international scholars. Those with high Chinese proficiencies can apply to waive this course and take Chinese-taught courses offered at Peking University.
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students outside of the Chinese mainland, including international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, must receive at least 31 credits along with a passed Master’s thesis.
Mainland Chinese students are required to take the Political Theory Course and the English course (can be waived). To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must complete at least 34 credits along with a passed Master’s thesis.
Award Description:
The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships and also offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences.
Full Fellowships includes all these- the first academic year, which covers tuition, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between your base city and Beijing (the base city must be a city within the country of your nationality; cost of this round-trip will be estimated and calculated by YCA), basic medical insurance, a monthly stipend, and expenses related to research.
Students who maintained a good academic standing, and plan to stay in Beijing during their second academic year can apply for the second-year Yenching Fellowship. This will cover the tuition, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, basic medical insurance, and a monthly stipend.
The University of Reading is proud to announce the GIIDAE Scholarships for International Students 2019/20. There are multiple scholarships available for different country students.
The Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics (GIIDAE) now has £260,000 worth of Scholarship funding available for 2019-20 academic year to students worldwide.
GIIDAE Scholarships offer funding to assist students in their studies, as they pursue a variety of careers that encompass numerous global challenges.
GIIDAE scholarships offer funding to assist students in their studies, as they pursue a variety of careers that encompass numerous global challenges such as: food production, security, and health; sustainability of agro-ecosystems; climate change, animal welfare and behaviour; poverty alleviation; social development, international development; consumer behaviour and choice.
Provided By: The University of Reading is a public university and it has four major campuses both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Key Details:
Award Amount: £260,000
Number of Awards: Multiple
Study Level: Any
Requirement: IELTS, TOEFL, CPE, TEEP
Submission Categories: Online
Application Deadline: April 23rd 2019 or May 7th 2019 (dependent on award)
Who May Enter:
Nationalities: Be a national of Japan, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Maldives, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Nigeria, and Indian applicants are invited for this scholarship.These scholarships will consider applications of all eligible applicants.
Degree level: Scholarships are available for pursuing the postgraduate program.
Field of Study: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered within the Graduate Institute of International Development, Agriculture and Economics (GIIDAE).
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Applicants are normally required to have a good undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK).
GIIDAE International Scholarship: The GIIDAE International Scholarship offers 5 x £3,000 scholarships in the form of a tuition reduction to any international fee-paying offer holder on any of the GIIDAE degrees.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (Japan): The GIIDAE International Scholarship: Japan recognises academic excellence and offers 5 x £1,000 merit-based scholarships in the form of a tuition reduction.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (Nigeria): The GIIDAE International Scholarship: Nigeria offers 10 x £1,500 scholarships to assist with tuition fees.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (Pakistan): The scholarship opportunity is provided to encourage exceptional students from Pakistan who are looking to pursue and further enhance their career in the field of international development and agricultural development from a top-ranked UK University.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (India): The scholarship offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influences from India in the field of international development, agriculture and applied economics to pursue a course at a prestigious UK University.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (Indonesia): The GIIDAE International Scholarship: Indonesia offers 5 tuition awards for 11-week pre-sessional English courses. This Scholarship is designed to provide the practical support and learning opportunities to improve language skills prior to starting studies at Reading via our pre-sessional English program.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (South Korea): The GIIDAE International Scholarship: South Korea offers 2 x £2,000 scholarships in the form of tuition reduction. Given South Korea’s increasing importance as a donor of foreign aid, this Scholarship may be of particular interest to students wishing to study agricultural economics, food economics and marketing, or development finance.
GIIDAE International Scholarship (North America): The GIIDAE International Scholarship: North America offers 5 x £3,000 scholarships in the form of a tuition reduction, based on academic merit.
GIIDAE UK/EU Scholarship: The GIIDAE UK/EU Scholarship offers 20 x £1,000 scholarships in the form of a tuition reduction, based on academic merit. This scholarship is designed to support postgraduate opportunities for UK/EU students who wish to pursue a career in the development sector.
Application Procedure:
To participate, participants can use the online registration through the online system:
Applicants whose previous education has not been predominantly in the English language are asked to provide evidence of their ability to study in English. The normal requirements are:
British Council International – English Language Test Score (IELTS): 6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language – (TOEFL) (paper-based version): 570; (internet-based test): 88
Cambridge UCLES Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): C
Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP): 6.5
Award Description:
GIIDAE International Scholarship: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Japan: £1,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: China: £1,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Philippines: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Indonesia: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Pakistan: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Maldives: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: North America: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Latin America and the Caribbean: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: Nigeria: £3,000
GIIDAE International Scholarship: India: £3,000
GIIDAE UK Scholarship: £1,000
GIIDAE University of Reading Alumni Scholarship: £500
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