Scholarship for Public Schools in Canada, 2016

The University of British Columbia is pleased to offer Public Scholars Award for Canadian and  international students. Funding is available for up to 30 new students to pursue doctoral dissertation program at the faculty of graduate and postdoctoral Studies.

The UBC Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) is an innovative pilot program intended to explore how a top-tier university can support doctoral pathways that encourage purposeful social contribution, innovative forms of collaborative scholarship and broader career readiness for students.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world.

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.

Course Level:  Award is available for pursuing doctoral dissertation program at University of British Columbia.

Study Subject:  Public scholars may be said to engage in scholarship that entails mutually beneficial partnerships of university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to contribute to the public good through: enriching knowledge, scholarship, creative activity, intellectual curiosity, and wonder; enhancing curriculum, teaching and learning; preparing educated, engaged citizens; and/or addressing and helping solve critical problems.

Scholarship Award: Up to $10,000 per student is available to support innovative/collaborative scholarship which the student would otherwise be unable to pursue. Funding can be used for:
-Student stipend, if the student’s current funding source would not allow the alternative project(s)
-A research allowance (including allowance for professional development or travel relevant to the scholarly work).

Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:-Doctoral students (PhD, EdD, and DMA) in years 1-5
Applicants must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of 31 August 2016.
Applicants must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of 1 September 2016.
-Requirements for all funded students:
Submission of a report at the end of their first (and if applicable, second) year of funding
Presentation of their work at a Network event
All students, faculty, and collaborators will be asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their funding/involvement. Student dissertations and student completion and career outcomes will also be reviewed as part of the assessment of this pilot initiative.

Nationality: Canadian and international students can apply for these scholarships.

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of 31 August 2016.

English Language Requirement: The minimum total score on the Internet-based TOEFL for all applicants to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is 80. The minimum total score for the paper-based test is 550. Acceptable alternatives to the TOEFL include CAEL, CELPIP, IELTS, MELAB and PTE.

Scholarships for Canadian Students

Supporting Material:  In addition to the PSI Fellowship application form, applicant must submit the following materials:
Canadian Common CV: Applicants are required to complete the CCV from the Canadian Common CV as part of their PSI Fellowship application. Free-form CVs are not accepted. Applicants to the PSI Fellowship competition must complete the Vanier-Banting Academic CV template of of the CCV.
Letters of Support: The application must be accompanied by a letter of support and engagement from the applicant’s supervisor.

How to Apply: The scholarship application forms must be sent via via e-mail.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16th May, 2016.

Scholarship Link

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Scholarship for Disabled Students in Canada, NEADS 2016

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to offer to National Student Awards for Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have permanent disability. Scholarship is available for pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), has the mandate to support full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.

The NEADS National Student Awards Program is offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities, who often have greater barriers to participation in higher education, as well as extra costs because of their disabilities.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in all subjects.

Scholarship Award:  The awards are paid directly to the post-secondary institution (in the students accounts) that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study. The value of awards are as follows:
-NEADS National Student Awards (6, $3,000 each)
-NEADS Holly Bartlett Memorial Award (1, $1,000)
-NEADS Christine Nieder Memorial Award (1, $1,000)
-AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship (2 at a value of $5,000 each)

Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
-Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
-Applicants must have a permanent disability
-Applicants must be currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university. Full-time status is at least 40% of a full course load.

Nationality: Canadian citizens can apply for these awards.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a permanent disability.

Scholarships for Canadian Students

Supporting Material: All of the documents listed below are required in order for applications to be accepted. All documents must contain the student’s name and/or student number.
-The completed application form submitted online.
-Proof of current post-secondary enrollment. Acceptable documentation includes one of the following:
Letter confirming registration status from the registrar, or
A copy of student account that lists current courses, or
A class schedule
-Proof of permanent disability, supporting documentation includes one of the following:
documentation showing receipt of provincial and/or federal disability assistance, or
letter confirming the disability from an official at the university or college service centre for students with disabilities, or
medical certificate
-A resume or curriculum vitae.
-A recent academic transcript (unofficial transcripts, or academic histories, will be accepted)
-A Community reference form
-An Academic reference form

How to Apply: To apply it is necessary to submit online scholarship application form.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 30, 2016.

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Both national and international students aspiring to study in Canada or abroad can avail these Canada Scholarships. Explore more information for international undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD Scholarships in Canada. Check out our list of scholarships for Canadians and Non-Canadians and get complete information regarding funding details, application forms, eligibility criteria, deadlines, etc. Please have a look and go for the selected Canada scholarships listed below.

President Scholarship for World Leaders at University of Winnipeg in Canada, 2016

University of Winnipeg is now accepting applications for President Scholarship. These scholarships will be given to international students entering any of the University’s divisions for the first time.

The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of Art, Business and Economics, Education, Science and Kinesiology and Applied Health as well as graduate programs.

The language of instruction at the University of Winnipeg is English. Students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion.

Course Level:  Scholarships are available for students entering first year of any program: Undergraduate, Graduate, English Language Program (ELP), Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) and Collegiate (grades 9 to 12—a high school).

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study all subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Value of scholarship ranges from $3,500-$5,000:
-Undergraduate 3 x $5,000
-Graduate 3 x $5,000
-ELP 3 x $3,500
-PACE 3 x $3,500
-Collegiate 3 x $3,500

Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria:
-Have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent
-Be an international student
-Entering first year of any program
-Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
-Apply for admission by the scholarship deadline date.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicant must have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: Below are a list of the tests and programs for English language that are acceptable at The University of Winnipeg:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (IELTS): A minimum score of 550 with no less than 50 in each component (paper-based), or achieve a minimum score of 80 with no less than 19 in each component (internet-based).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum band score of 6.5 based on the Academic Module
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Minimum grade  C
CanTest: An average score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading; and a score of 4.0 in writing
A score of 3.5 in writing may be considered, depending on the program of study, and provided the student is registered in Academic Writing Extended (ESL).
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A score of C
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Minimum score of 80%
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum score of 60
Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic): Minimum of score of 58
Academic English Program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE): Successful Completion
Full Name: English Language Program (ELP) at The University of Winnipeg: Successful Completion of Academic Level 5
Full Name: English for Specific Purposes Program (ESP) at The University of Winnipeg: Minimum C+ in Academic Writing 1 and 2

International Scholarships

Supporting Material: In addition to this application, please submit the following pieces of information:
-Personal Statement: Outline leadership qualities, extra-curricular/volunteer involvement and academic goals. This should be 250-500 words.
-Resume: List volunteer/extra-curricular activities in chronological order, work experience, awards, any publications, etc.
-Official Transcript.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via post.

Application Deadline: The application deadlines are April 1, 2016 for Spring 2016 and June 3, 2016 for Fall 2016.

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Financial Aid for Australian Students

In the previous article, we wrote about financial aids for both US and UK students. This current publication will dwell on accessing fund, loan or financial help for those studying in Australia.

If you need help paying for your costs of studying abroad, then you are in luck because there are many bursaries, scholarships, student loans and studentships at your disposal.
These awards are given out on a merit basis and you are required to be studying through a student exchange program or an in-country language program that you are getting the units for.

Scholarships 

1.    Understanding Study Abroad Bursaries

Bursaries financially help out second year and up undergraduate students and all postgraduate students in their endeavor to study abroad for credit towards their student degrees. 
Depending on the location of the study, a bursary will offer stipends of $3000, $2500 and $2000.

2.    Undergraduate Studentships: Robert and Maude Gledden Studentship

This specific studentship offers financial help to undergraduate students who are in their second year and higher in the specific industries of Agriculture, Engineering, and Science.   The assistance helps students study abroad for credit towards their degree.

3.    Getting to know the Australia University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific Program

Undergraduate students are financially assisted in their student exchange programs through the Australia University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Program, the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST).  Eligibility for a scholarship has the following requirements:

•    Australian citizen or Permanent resident of Australia.
•    Undertaking an official university exchange program for 1 or 2 semesters.
Previously, financial backing was offered to students who studied abroad in China, Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore, Japan and the United States.  You should verify with your study abroad department for more recent information about what universities have been designated.

4.    Information about the Australian Cheung Kong Student Exchange Program

This student exchange program is financially backed by the Cheung Kong Group of companies  based in Hong Kong and the Department of Education, Science and Training.  It provides students with transportation finances in order to support undergraduate involvement in the exchange program at associate universities in Asian countries.

Rquirements

In order to qualify for a scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
•    Australian citizen or Permanent resident of Australia.
•    Undertaking an official university exchange program for 1 or 2 semesters.
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