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Monday, December 2, 2013
Ghent University Master for students from developing countries, Belgium
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tips for successful scholarship application
Scholarship Application is an intensive and time consuming activity that requires you to have some basic skills that will differentiate your application from the rest in order to increase your chances of being awarded the scholarship. We are here to help you gain the skills so please read on.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Master Scholarships for Developing Countries in Belgium (VLIR-UOS)
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from 54 countries in Africa,
Asia and Latin-America, to follow training or master programme at a
Flemish university or university college in Belgium. The training and
master programmes are taught in English.
They are designed to enable graduates to assume positions of responsibility in their country of origin. The master programmes, lasting one or two academic years, focus on specific problems of developing countries and/or are relevant to developing countries in a more general sense.
They are designed to enable graduates to assume positions of responsibility in their country of origin. The master programmes, lasting one or two academic years, focus on specific problems of developing countries and/or are relevant to developing countries in a more general sense.
Monday, October 21, 2013
CUD Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
Scholarship Description:
The University Commission for Development (CUD) provides Scholarships to Study in Belgium. It is also responsible for the implementation of the policy of university cooperation for development.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
2013 IRO Doctoral Scholarship for Developing Countries Students in Belgium
Description:
As one of its contributions to development co-operation, KU Leuven
offers each academic year scholarships to deserving students from
developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in
Flanders, Belgium. Also commonly referred to as the IRO scholarships
(IRO in Dutch stands for Interfacultaire Raad voor
Ontwikkelingssamenwerking), this scholarship programme has supported
more than sixty Ph.D. graduates over the past five years. After
obtaining their doctorates at KU Leuven, these Ph.D. holders
are now valorising their degrees in their home countries either in
university academic research or in various sectors of industry.Sunday, November 11, 2012
2013 Ghent Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries in Belgium
Eligibility: Degree:-
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.
Nationality:-
-If you are a new student applying for an ICP: Master Grants country list ICP (PDF)
-If you are a new student applying for an ICP and your country is on the VLIR-UOS country list, please apply for the VLIR-UOS scholarship instead. You cannot apply for a Master Grant.
-If you are a student applying for an ICP, but already in your first master: Master Grants country list (PDF) Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.
-If you are an applicant for another programme than the ICP’s, you must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF). Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.
Language and proficiency:-
-The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language.
Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s level.
Master programmes for the Master Grants that you can apply this scholarship
Faculty of Sciences
Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Erasmus Mundus) (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Nematology
Erasmus Mundus – European Master of Science in Nematology (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Physical Land Resources
Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Master of Geology
Master of Statistical Data Analysis
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
Faculty of Engineering
International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Textile Engineering
Master of Nuclear Engineering (Acceptance to the programme is based on the review of a formal application to BNEN Secretariat)
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Master of Aquaculture (ICP)
Master of Environmental Sanitation (ICP)
Master of Food Technology (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Human Nutrition (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Rural Economics and Management (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Tropical Agriculture (ICP)
International Master of Rural Development (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Technology for Integrated Water Management (Higher tuition fee)
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Provider: University of Ghent
For Which Country: Students will get their studies in Belgium.
For Whom: International (The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF).)
Description: During its meeting of 23 May 2001, the Board of Directors decided that special measures would be taken to provide postgraduate scholarships to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
Number of Awards offered: 10 Scholarships are offered.
Tenure of Award: It is applicable for 2 years.
Value: The scholarship consists of an allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.
Other Benefits: Not known
Selection Criteria: The qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the chances of overly qualified candidates might increase);
-Students who successfully follow the first year of a Master Grant programme at Ghent University may have a higher chance of selection;
-There is no strict age limit, altough applicants below 40 years are preferred;
-The significance of the master’s programme for the student’s country;
-Validation of the knowledge in the student’s country;
-The student’s nationality (see nationality);
-The motivation of the applicant.
Notification: 30th of April 2013.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 21st December 2012.
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.
Nationality:-
-If you are a new student applying for an ICP: Master Grants country list ICP (PDF)
-If you are a new student applying for an ICP and your country is on the VLIR-UOS country list, please apply for the VLIR-UOS scholarship instead. You cannot apply for a Master Grant.
-If you are a student applying for an ICP, but already in your first master: Master Grants country list (PDF) Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.
-If you are an applicant for another programme than the ICP’s, you must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF). Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income.
Language and proficiency:-
-The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language.
Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s level.
Master programmes for the Master Grants that you can apply this scholarship
Faculty of Sciences
Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Erasmus Mundus) (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Nematology
Erasmus Mundus – European Master of Science in Nematology (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Physical Land Resources
Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Master of Geology
Master of Statistical Data Analysis
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
Faculty of Engineering
International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Textile Engineering
Master of Nuclear Engineering (Acceptance to the programme is based on the review of a formal application to BNEN Secretariat)
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Master of Aquaculture (ICP)
Master of Environmental Sanitation (ICP)
Master of Food Technology (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Human Nutrition (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Rural Economics and Management (ICP)
Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Tropical Agriculture (ICP)
International Master of Rural Development (Higher tuition fee)
Master of Technology for Integrated Water Management (Higher tuition fee)
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Provider: University of Ghent
For Which Country: Students will get their studies in Belgium.
For Whom: International (The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF).)
Description: During its meeting of 23 May 2001, the Board of Directors decided that special measures would be taken to provide postgraduate scholarships to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
Number of Awards offered: 10 Scholarships are offered.
Tenure of Award: It is applicable for 2 years.
Value: The scholarship consists of an allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€.
Other Benefits: Not known
Selection Criteria: The qualifications of the applicant for the master grant (this also implies that the chances of overly qualified candidates might increase);
-Students who successfully follow the first year of a Master Grant programme at Ghent University may have a higher chance of selection;
-There is no strict age limit, altough applicants below 40 years are preferred;
-The significance of the master’s programme for the student’s country;
-Validation of the knowledge in the student’s country;
-The student’s nationality (see nationality);
-The motivation of the applicant.
Notification: 30th of April 2013.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 21st December 2012.
Friday, November 9, 2012
VIB International PhD Program in Life Sciences
Deadline: Febuary 15 (annual)
Funding Source: VIB (life sciences research institute)
Country of Study: Belgium (Flanders)
Degree Targeted: PhD
Funding Source: VIB (life sciences research institute)
Country of Study: Belgium (Flanders)
Degree Targeted: PhD
| Type of Scholarship | |
| Fully funded | |
| Periodicity | |
| Annual | |
| Description | |
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VIB is offering eight PhD scholarships for international life sciences students.
Apply now to kick-start your scientific career in a centre of excellence, backed by first class research facilities and training in our multidisciplinary, international scientific community. VIB scientists work at the frontlines of molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, plant systems biology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology. VIB is a life sciences research centre in Flanders, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
Selected candidates will be fully funded with a yearly net salary of €23.500.
Research Projects
For 2012 the research projects were presented at this link :
http://www.vib.be/en/training/international-phd-program/Pages/Research-projects.aspx |
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| Eligible African Countries | |
| Any African country | |
| Field of Study | |
| Biological Sciences | |
| Eligibility | |
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Before applying for a scholarship in the VIB International PhD Program, make sure you are eligible for the program. The admission requirements are listed below. Nationality
The VIB International Ph.D. Program is aimed towards all non-Belgians, currently living abroad.
University degrees
Candidates should hold a university
degree, or satisfy equivalent requirements, which is sufficient to start
a doctoral program at a Flemish university. This means that
applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life
sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics,
engineering, chemistry, or related fields. In general, this
implies that the applicant has a Masters degree. Applicants, who have
not yet received their degree at the time of the application deadline,
can also apply, but a final certificate of the degree is needed no later
than 2 months after the selection interviews, which will take place in
May 2012.
Medical students who wish to obtain a Ph.D. degree can also apply after completion of their M.D. exams.
Passing the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
is a plus (and you should definitely indicate on your application
whether you took the GRE), but the test is not required for your
application. Please note that VIB does not yet have a GRE Institutional
code. If you take the GRE-test specifically to enter our Ph.D. Program,
please use the GRE codes of either the University of Antwerp, Brussels,
Leuven or Ghent.
Age
Applicants are preferentially not older than 28 years at the application deadline.
LanguageEnglish is used in all VIB laboratories for scientific communication. Therefore, candidates must have an excellent command of English. A language test for English, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is not necessary for the application but nonetheless highly recommended. Please note that VIB does not yet have a TOEFL Institutional code. If you take the TOEFL-test specifically to enter our Ph.D. Program, please use the TOEFL codes of either Ghent University, the K.U.Leuven, the University of Antwerp or the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. |
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| Application Procedure | |
Please follow carefully the different steps during the preparation
stage and final submission stage of your application. Use English in
all the documents.Step 1 - Requirements
Read the Admission Requirements.
Step 2 - Select your projects
Select the projects of your interest from the list of research projects.
Step 3 - Download and complete the Application Form
Download the
 Application_Form (MS-Word, 0,5 MB). Complete the fileaccording to the Application_Guidelines (MS-Word, 0,5 MB).
Make sure all required paragraphs are completed. Save the document, titled “your-name–VIB-PhD-Program-2013”.
Step 4 - Submit the Application Form and scans of degrees and certificates
Upload the completed Application Form and the other documents before 15 February, 11:59 pm GMT. Your application will be processed according to the VIB International PhD selection procedure.
Have a copy ready of your:
 Step 5 - Collect recommendations
Download the
Candidate_Evaluation_Letter (MS-Word, 0,5 MB). Contact two scientists/colleagues who can judge your potential as a Ph.D.-student. Ask both of them to:
The letters of recommendation are confidential and are an essential
part of your application. It is your responsibility to contact your
referees and to ensure that they write to us before the deadline for
applications on 15 Feburary.
Please note that we will not be able to process your application without the letters of recommendation. |
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| Contact | |
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VIB International Ph.D. Program
Rijvisschestraat 120
9052 GENT BELGIUM phone: +32 9 244 66 11 fax: +32 9 244 66 10 |
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
CUD Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
Deadline:13th Feb 2013(Annual)
Brief description:
The university commission for development(CUD) provides scholarships for international students to study in Belgium It is responsible for the
implementation of the policy of university cooperation for development.
CUD provides cutting-edge international trainings and courses for
development.