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| EducationUSA Chennai to Offer Live Broadcast of Student Visa Presentation
Date: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
In cooperation with the US Consulate, the EducationUSA center at the United States-India Educational Foundation in Chennai will be organizing a live streaming of a student visa presentation between 3-5pm on Friday, June 10th. Participants should register in advance. The program will be streamed at http://www.livestream.com/americanconsulatechennai. Students can also log on to the U.S Consulate's Twitter and Facebook pages.
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| EducationUSA Presentation in Chennai Attracts Big Crowds
Date: Monday, May 9th, 2011
In May, EducationUSA Chennai staff from USIEF participated in the Hindu Education Plus International Education Fair 2011. Press coverage noted that the U.S. - with over one hundred thousand Indian students - continues to be a popular destination for Indian students. Sessions conducted by EducationUSA staff in Chennai were jam-packed on both days of Hindu Educational Fair.
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| EducationUSA Chennai Advises Students on Applying to U.S. Universities
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011
At an educational fair organized by the Hindu, EducationUSA Adviser C. Vijayalakshmi conducted a presentation about studying in the U.S. and offered tips about preparing a U.S. university applications.
“The statement of purpose has to be a clear and concise. It can make or break your application,” says C. Vijayalakshmi, educational advisor, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), at a seminar session as part of the fair. She asks students to be honest about their potential.
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| EducationUSA Serbia is Preparing Future Students
Date: Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
The EducationUSA Advising Center at the International Academic Center helps future students to choose the most appropriate college, prepare for standardized tests, and gain the confidence that they will need to succeed as a foreign student.
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| More Indians Going to US Universities
Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2011
The number of Indian applicants to US graduate programmes has increased by 7% this year, according to a preliminary survey by the Council of Graduate Schools in the US. This follows a 1% increase the previous year, while China, which saw a steady increase in the number of applicants to US universities, registered a 2% dip in 2010-11.
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| Kazakhstani Students Participate in Webchat with Wellesley College
Date: Thursday, March 17th, 2011
In honor of Women’s History Month, on March 17, the Public Affairs Section and Wellesley College conducted a webchat “Women’s Colleges in America: A Webchat with Wellesley College.” Deputy Chief of Mission Pamela Spratlen, Wellesley College students, and International Students Adviser participated in the program.
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| OSU & EducationUSA Promote US Higher Education in Central Asia
Date: Thursday, February 24th, 2011
On February 23, Marco Antonio Chavez, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services at The Ohio State University, spoke to students at the EducationUSA Center at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent in order to encourage international enrollment in American universities. He arrived as a representative to the International Education and Career Exhibit held in Tashkent from February 22-24.
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| Ambassador Warlick Opens New EducationUSA Center in Belgrade
Date: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
On Wednesday, January 19, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Mary Warlick and Serbian Minister of Telecommunications Jasna Matic opened the International Academic Center office at its new location in Belgrade, Decanska 12/I.
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| Record Number of Turks Studying at U.S. Universities
Date: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
According to Open Doors 2010, the annual report on international academic mobility published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, the number of Turkish students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education in 2009/10 increased from 12,148 to 12,397, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
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| U.S. Embassy, EducationUSA Participate in Annual Turkmenistan Education Fair
Date: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Large crowds gathered at the U.S. Embassy’s booth at a recent fair titled “Education, Science, Sports and Tourism in the Epoch of New Revival.” The exhibition was organized by the Chamber of Trade and Commerce of Turkmenistan and took place at the Exhibition Palace in Ashgabat from Nov. 24-26.
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| Hundreds of Uzbek Students Attend Tashkent Fair
Date: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Hundreds of Uzbek students attended the International Education Fair at Tashkent International School in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Nov. 13, to seek advice on how to apply for international universities and colleges, fill out grant and scholarship documents and prepare for entrance exams. The fair, sponsored by the US Department of Education and US State Department, is in its fourth year as part of Uzbekistan's International Education Week
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| Increased Number of Albanians Studying at U.S. Universities
Date: Monday, November 15th, 2010
According to Open Doors 2010, 790 Albanian students enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education during the 2009/10 academic year, an increase of 4% from the previous year.
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| U.S. Embassy Marks International Education Week
Date: Monday, November 15th, 2010
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan, American Councils, IREX, and the American Corners throughout Turkmenistan will conduct a series of presentations and events as part of International Education Week to honor the importance and value of international exchanges.
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| International Education Fair Opens a World of Opportunities for Students
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
On November 13, 2010, hundreds of students and professionals once again flooded onto the grounds of Tashkent International School to find out more about educational opportunities in the United States and the rest of the world. The Fourth Annual International Education Fair hosted more than 600 visitors and representatives from around a dozen organizations on a picturesque autumn day in Tashkent.
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| More than 2,000 Students Attend Education Fair in Astana
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
The U.S. Embassy celebrated the 11th annual International Education Week by organizing an education fair in Astana. More than 2,000 students attended the event and had the opportunity to interact with Embassy representatives, alumni associations, Education USA advisers, IREX, American Councils, and representatives from many American universities and military service academies.
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| College Fair Held in Belgrade
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Minister of Youth and Sport Snezana Samardzic Markovic of Serbia and the U.S. Ambassador in Serbia Mary Warlick opened oday a college fair organized by the Council of International Schools, as part of a tour of Eastern Europe.
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| 1st Foreign College Fair Held in Belgrade
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
High school students met with representatives of 20 foreign universities at the 1st foreign college fair at the Children's Cultural Center "Majdan" in Belgrade. Students learned how to apply to foreign universities and study in the U.S., as well as how obtain a scholarship.
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| College Fair Held in Children's Cultural Center
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Minister of Youth and Sport Snezana Samardzic Markovic Serbia and Ambassador of the United States (U.S.) in Serbia Mary Warlick opened today a college fair organized by the Council of International Schools, as part of tour of Eastern Europe.
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| Higher Education in the US and Financial Aid Opportunities
Date: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
There are more than 3,800 accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. Close to 15 million students are enrolled at these schools. At present, more than 550,000 of them are foreign and more than 13,000 are Turkish.
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| International students and American university life
Date: Monday, March 29th, 2010
American college life - you’ve seen it portrayed in the movies, you’ve read about it online and in the media, and more likely than not, you know someone that’s been a part of it. Everyone has some ideas about what it’s like to live and study as a college student in the United States. But what is studying in the U.S. really about, and what can Turkish students expect when jetting off to the United States for their educational needs?
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| US University of 21st Century is Magnet for Those who Want to Excel
Date: Monday, March 29th, 2010
Large numbers of Turkish students have traditionally studied abroad. For many years, thousands of this country’s young people have chosen to study in the United States.
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| Unlevel Playing Field for Central Asian Students at US Universities
Date: Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Only 342 Tajik students enrolled in U.S. universities in 2009. Most are covering not only the cost of their tuition but living expenses, as well. Foreign students are barred from many kinds of legal employment in the United States, meaning many Tajiks are forced to seek out unofficial, menial jobs just to make ends meet.
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| Number of Azerbaijani students increased in U.S. colleges and universities
Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The number of the Azerbaijani students has increased in U.S. colleges and universities, Public Relations Officer of the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan Terry Davidson said at a news conference.
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| Number of Students from Uzbekistan Studying in U.S. Increases Dramatically
Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
The number of students from Uzbekistan studying in U.S. colleges and universities increased 28 percent in the 2008/2009 academic year over the previous year, the greatest increase recorded among any of the nations of Central Asia, according to a report from the Institute of International Education (IIE).
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| NUMBER OF STUDENTS FROM TAJIKISTAN STUDYING AT UNITED STATES COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES DOWN SLIGHTLY
Date: Monday, November 16th, 2009
According to Open Doors 2009, the number of students from Tajikistan enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education decreased from 364 to 342, a 6% decrease over the 2007/08 academic year
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Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
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recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
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Awards small grants for any Cypriot studying at an accredited college/university, regardless of financial need, in any field of study.
| Name of program: Leventis Foundation
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Provides grants for doctoral candidates and post-graduate students to study abroad in the U.S. and other countries.
| Name of program: Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit
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Awards scholarships to Greek students for doctoral and post-graduate studies abroad
| Name of program: Theodore and Wally Lappas Award
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Theodore and Wally Lappas Award: for Greek Cypriot students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and who are studying full-time in an accredited U.S. institution.
| Name of program: Thomas and Elaine Kyrus Endowment
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Thomas and Elaine Kyrus Endowment: for a student from the area or town of Morphou who is studying in an accredited U.S. institution.
| Name of program: Peter G. and Bess Kolantis Decker Endowment
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for a student of Greek Cypriot origin who is attending an accredited U.S. institution on a full-time basis and demonstrates scholastic aptitude.
| Name of program: • Cyprus Children’s Fund Scholarship Endowment
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for students who are studying full-time in an accredited U.S. institution; applicants may be of Greek and Greek Cypriot origin, with residence in the U.S., Cyprus and Greece. Award categories
include: architecture, arts and humanities, engineering, languages, law, medicine, performing arts, science, theology and other disciplines.
| Name of program: • Stanley Dru Award
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presented to a full-time student in an accredited U.S. institution; must be of Greek Cypriot origin with residence on the island of Cyprus.
| Name of program: Panpaphian Association of America
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Awards scholarships based on various criteria such as grades, school, recommendation letters, and community involvement.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
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Level of Study: Doctoral
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Offers grants to students from Bosnia and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
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Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, or other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time
students at a recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Undergraduate Exchange Program
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Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Supports students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, other select countries, for a two-year fellowship involving one year, non-degree liberal arts study in the U.S. and one year community service leadership
in one's home country. Funded by the Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Academy of Athens
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| Name of program: Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
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| Name of program: Bakala Brothers Foundation
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| Name of program: Bodossaki Foundation
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| Name of program: Ebeirikio Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies in the fields of medicine, natural sciences and engineering.
| Name of program: IKY State Scholarships Foundation
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| Name of program: George and Victoria Karelias Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies in the fields of business administration, economics, public administration and shipping.
| Name of program: Korgialenion Athlon
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Scholarships for graduate level studies in the natural sciences.
| Name of program: John S. Latsis Ileians’ Scholarships Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies to Greek students who descend from the province of Ileia and who have already received a grant from the Foundation during their undergraduate studies in
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| Name of program: Lilian Voudouri Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level of studies in a variety of fields.
| Name of program: Ioannou D. Patera Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies to Greek students who descend from the island of Chios.
| Name of program: Samourka Foundation
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| Name of program: Propondis Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies and medical subspecialties.
| Name of program: Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies in a broad range of fields related to the arts (performing and visual), art history, library science, museum studies and other fields.
| Name of program: Vardinogianneio Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies to Greek students who descend from the island of Crete
| Name of program: Panayiotis & Effie Michelis Foundation
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Scholarships for graduate level studies in the fields of aesthetics, the philosophy and theory of art, architecture, music and other fine arts.
| Name of program: Fellowship for the Future
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Supports Master's degree study at distinguished U.S. graduate schools for students and young professionals from Croatia. Funded by the Croatian-American Foundation for Education and Training.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
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Offers grants to students from Croatia and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
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Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Croatia, or other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
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Country: Kosovo
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Offers grants to students from Kosovo and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Program
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Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Kosovo, or other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Undergraduate Exchange Program
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Supports students from Kosovo and other select countries for a two-year fellowship involving one year, non-degree liberal arts study in the U.S. and one year community service leadership in one's home
country. Funded by the Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Ad futura for study abroad: scholarships for undergraduate studies in STEM fields or graduate studies in all fields except the arts; awarded for the full duration of study provided student meets the
program requirements. After completion of studies the student must return to Slovenia for employment (limited exception is possible if continuing study).
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Ad futura for doctoral research: grants for Ph.D. students of STEM fields to conduct part of the research relevant to their Ph.D. at a foreign higher education or research institution (up to 4
months).
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Arts Scholarships: scholarships for students in the arts and arts-related fields (e.g. art history, arts management); primarily aimed at graduate students, but can be awarded to undergraduate students
if programs do not exist in Slovenia or in other exceptional circumstances. Funded by the Ministry of Culture of Slovenia.
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Corporate Scholarships: employers in Slovenia offer scholarships as part of their long-term recruitment strategy. They can be also obtained for study abroad provided both student and employer agree,
while some are offered specifically for study abroad.
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Municipality and private foundation scholarships: many Slovene municipalities as well as private foundations offer various scholarships either based on residency or field of study. Scholarships exist
for athletes, arts, legal studies, etc
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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State Scholarships: need-based scholarships awarded for study in Slovenia or abroad for either undergraduate or graduate studies. Although there is no limit regarding field of studies, students of
certain deficit programs will be entitled to a higher scholarship based on chosen subject.
| Name of program: Slovene Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund
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Zois Scholarships: merit scholarships awarded to students with high GPA or outstanding achievements for study in Slovenia or abroad for high school, undergraduate or graduate studies. There is no
limit regarding field of studies, but students of certain deficit programs will be entitled to a higher scholarship based on chosen subject.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
Deadline:
Country: Serbia
Level of Study: Doctoral
Majors Eligible: humanities and social sciences
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/global_supplementary
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Offers grants to students from Serbia and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
Deadline:
Country: Serbia
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Serbia, or other select, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a recognized and
well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Undergraduate Exchange Program
Deadline:
Country: Serbia
Level of Study:
Majors Eligible: liberal arts study
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/undergraduate_exchange
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Supports students from Serbia and other select countries for a two-year fellowship involving one year, non-degree liberal arts study in the U.S. and one year community service leadership in one's home
country. Funded by the Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Ministry of National Education Scholarships (MEB)
Deadline:
Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.meb.gov.tr
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Covers all academic expenses + monthly stipend for living expenses, return plane ticket and health insurance. Can be used for General English studies, Master’s and Ph.D. levels.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Program
Deadline:
Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Turkey, or other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Science and Technology Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
Deadline:
Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.tubitak.gov.tr
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Funding for Masters and Ph.D. studies abroad.
| Name of program: Turkish Education Foundation (TEV)
Deadline:
Country: Turkey
Level of Study: Masters
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.tev.org.tr
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides up to $100,000 for two years of master’s level studies; covers tuition and living expenses, and in some circumstances, travel. Every autumn, TEV determines the fields of study and the
number of open positions for the scholarships.
| Name of program: MONTENEGRO. Global Supplementary Grant Program
Deadline:
Country:
Level of Study:
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/global_supplementary
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Offers grants to students from Montenegro and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by
the Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: MONTENEGRO. Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
Deadline:
Country:
Level of Study:
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Montenegro, or other select, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a recognized
and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Government Stipend
Deadline:
Country: Macedonia (The Former Yugoslav Republic of)
Level of Study: Masters
Majors Eligible: agriculture, anthropology and computer sciences
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.mon.gov.mk/dokumentimon/konkursimon/605--20102011-
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
The Macedonian Ministry of Education offers a limited number of full scholarships for undergraduate studies at top-ranked universities worldwide in the fields of agriculture, anthropology and computer
sciences.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
Deadline:
Country: Macedonia (The Former Yugoslav Republic of)
Level of Study: Doctoral
Majors Eligible: humanities and social sciences
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/global_supplementary
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Offers grants to students from Macedonia and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
Deadline:
Country: Macedonia (The Former Yugoslav Republic of)
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Macedonia, and other select countries, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund
| Name of program: Government Scholarship
Deadline:
Country: Romania
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.roburse.ro/burse-HG.php
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Partial funding for undergraduate study, graduate study, and post‐doctoral research; covers international travel + living expenses for 60 students. Funded by the Ministry of Education, Research,
Youth, and Sport and administered by the Loans and Study Scholarships Agency.
| Name of program: Theodor Aman Graduate Scholarship
Deadline:
Country: Romania
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible: Graphic Arts, Research, Youth, and Sport
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.roburse.ro/burse-aman.php
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Partial and full scholarships for master’s and Ph.D. study in Graphic Arts. Funded by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth, and Sport and administered by the Loans and Study Scholarships
Agency.
| Name of program: Open Horizons Scholarship
Deadline:
Country: Romania
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.fundatiadinupatriciu.ro/en/program_detalii/2/133
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides grants of $15,000/year for young Romanians enrolled in master’s or Ph.D. programs at top universities outside Romania. Funded by the Dinu Patriciu Foundation.
| Name of program: Dan Voiculescu Foundation
Deadline:
Country: Romania
Level of Study: Masters, Doctoral
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.fudv.ro
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
A series of yearly grants of varying amounts:
• Junior Scholarship (for applicants aged 10‐18)
• Excellence Scholarship (for applicants aged 18‐25)
• Master’s Scholarship (for
applicants aged 22‐35)
• Ph.D. Scholarship (for applicants aged max. 35)
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
Deadline:
Country: Romania
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Romania, or other select, for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a recognized and
well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Global Supplementary Grant Program
Deadline:
Country: Albania
Level of Study: Masters
Majors Eligible: humanities and social sciences
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/global_supplementary
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Offers grants to students from Albania and other select countries for doctoral studies in the humanities and social sciences at accredited universities in the U.S. and other countries. Funded by the
Open Society Foundations.
| Name of program: Roma Supplementary Scholarship Grant Programme
Deadline:
Country: Albania
Level of Study: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doc
Majors Eligible:
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: ref.rmusp.org/roma-supplementary-grant-scholarship
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Provides partial support to Roma students who are citizens of Albania and other select countries for pursuit of bachelor, master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral education as full-time students at a
recognized and well-established university outside of their home country or their country of residence. Funded by the Roma Education Fund.
| Name of program: Undergraduate Exchange Program
Deadline:
Country: Albania
Level of Study:
Majors Eligible: liberal arts
Max amount of award:
Duration of Award:
Website: www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/undergraduate_exchange
Email:
Contact:
Brief description of the award, application process:
Supports students from Albania and other select countries for a two-year fellowship involving one year, non-degree liberal arts study in the U.S. and one year community service leadership in one's
home country. Funded by the Open Society Foundations.
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