Honjo International Graduate Scholarship For Foreign Students

Course(s) Offered: Several Fields

Course Level: Graduates (Masters,PhD)

Provider: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Country To Study In: Japan

Deadline: 31^st October 2016

Eligibility:

(To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy ALL of the requirement criteria below.)

1.       The student does not possess Japanese citizenship.

2.      The student must be registered to attend or applying for a graduate school starting from April 1, 2016.

3.      To be eligible, students enrolled in a PhD Program must have been born after March 31, 1981. Those enrolled in a Master’s Program must have been born after March 31, 1986.

4.      The student must be able to assure the committee that he or she will be able to secure employment in their home country after graduating from a graduate school. This does not require him or her to have employment guaranteed or to return his or her home country immediately after graduating the university, but he or she is expected to have strong will of working in his or her home country in the future.

5.      The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and must be able to attend the events organized by the foundation and take part in the network as an alumni member.

6.      The student must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese. (no exception)

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The period of the scholarship is set in accordance with the shortest period of time required to complete the intended degree. The student, once awarded the scholarship will be able to choose the option (1), (2) or (3) as below.

(1) ¥200,000 per month for1 or 2 years

(2) ¥180,000 per month for 3 years

(3) ¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years

Method Of Application:

1. Please visit the website below and fill a form, and get your application number. Awarded candidates’ application numbers are announced on our website on January 31, 2016 so be advised to save the number you got. http://www.hisf.or.jp/english/index.html

2. Write down the application number on the application form and send the documents listed below to the Administration Office by a postal mail. To be sent by E-mail is not acceptable. Make sure to attach your photo to the form as instructed and fill the application form in Japanese by typed or hand-written.

Kindly visit the official website which is specified below for more application guidelines.

Eligibility Group: International Students

Official Website: http://hisf.or.jp/english/sch-f/index.html

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TRUDEAU Foundation Doctoral Scholarships In Canada

Course(s) Offered: Humanities, Social Science

Course Level: Graduate (PhD)

Provider: Trudeau Foundation

Country To Study In: Canada

Deadline: 9^th December2016

Eligibility:

·         Full-time first or second year students registered (or in the process of registering) in a doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences; and

·         Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered full-time in a doctoral program in Canada, or Canadian citizens registered full-time in a doctoral program outside of Canada. Up to one scholar in four per given year may be a foreign national registered full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution. This applies in particular to students from emerging nations.

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide:

·         $40,000 per year for three years;

·         $20,000 per year for three years, as research and travel allowance;

·         Opportunity for a fourth year: writing or dissemination scholarship;

·         Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting the second year of the scholarship;

·         Development of leadership potential;

·         Support from an outstanding community of scholars, fellows and mentors, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of the humanities and social sciences;

·         Involvement in lively exchange with other researchers or scholars and a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue;

·         Collaboration with Trudeau mentors, fellows and scholars on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their own field of expertise;

·         Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation

Method Of Application:

Applicants are advised to check the official website for application procedures

Eligibility Group: International Students

Official Website: http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/doctoral-scholarships

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