Arthington Davy Scholarship,New Zealand

What is the Arthington Davy Scholarship?

The Arthington Davy Scholarship is a scholarship for postgraduate study and research in areas which will likely contribute significantly to the development of Tonga.


What does the scholarship cover?

The Arthington Davy Scholarship may cover part of the cost of a postgraduate study or research programme.


Who is eligible?

Students born in Tonga of Tongan parents who have completed their first University degree and who wish to engage in postgraduate study at any university in the world are eligible to be considered for an award. This is conditional on the applicant's acceptance for a course by their chosen university. Preference will be given to those proposing to engage in study or research in subjects likely to contribute significantly to the development of Tonga.


How do I apply?

There is no special application form, but applications should include:

* a complete curriculum vitae and academic record
* proof of Tongan origin
* details of the intended postgraduate study, preferably with a letter of conditional acceptance from the university concerned
* full details of tuition fees and living expenses and of finances available from the student's own resources or elsewhere
* the names of two academic referees.

Please send your application to:

Tutor for Advanced Students
Trinity College
Cambridge CB2 1TQ
England

Closing date

Those wishing to commence a course in March or April must apply by the previous 30 November; those wishing to start in September or October must apply by 31 May.

For more information contact
Tutor for Advanced Students
Trinity College, Cambridge
Email: hf202@hermes.cam.ac.uk

New Zealand:University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship

What is The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship?
The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship is funded by The University of Auckland and is available to international students from all countries who wish to pursue doctoral studies.

What does The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship cover?
The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship covers tuition fees and provides an annual allowance of NZ$25,000, in the form of a fortnightly stipend.

Who is eligible?
The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship is available to international students from all countries who wish to pursue doctoral studies on a full-time basis. For full eligibility criteria, please see regulations attached in the "How do I apply" section.

How many University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarships are awarded each year?
Up to four per faculty per annum.

NB: New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.

How to applyYou can get the scholarship application form from the Scholarships Office, University of Auckland. Alternatively, you may download a copy here:

The University of Auckland International Doctoral Scholarship

International Doctoral Scholarship application form (122KB PDF)

Before filling out the application form please read the Regulations for International Doctoral Scholarships.

Postal address
Scholarships
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Physical address
Student Information Centre
Room 112
Ground floor
The ClockTower
22 Princes Street
City Campus
Auckland
New Zealand
Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz

Closing dates

The completed application form is to be submitted to the Associate Dean (Postgraduate) of the faculty in which the doctoral study will be undertaken. Faculties will assess applications during the year.

Erasmus Mundus: Lotus Project For South East Asians

Lotus is an Erasmus Mundus Action Two Partnership (EMA2) of European and South-East Asian Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and Associations aiming at fostering mutual enrichment and better understanding between the EU and South-East Asia (China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand), through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level and to co-operate in the following program activities:

• Mobility of undergraduate and graduate students
• Mobility of PhD students
• Post-doc mobility
• Academic and administrative staff mobility

The types of mobility to be funded are:

• For students: undergraduate, master, doctorate and post-doctorate mobility opportunities
• For academic staff: exchanges for the purposes of teaching, practical training and research

This project is to give South-East Asian students and staff the possibility to go to a European University to improve, enrich, learn, experience, .... their own knowledge and skills.

Please bear in mind that the scholarships are only granted to South-East Asian students and staff coming to Europe.

The grant covers:

• monthly subsistence allowance
• travel ticket
• insurance
• tuition fee

To enable students to benefit in a linguistic, cultural and educational way from the experience of pursuing academic studies in another country, all students should have a thorough command of English.

Deadline: September 30 ,2010

Guidelines for Lotus applicants

Source:http://www.lotus.ugent.be/index.asp