Switzerland: INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Scholarships (up to €10,000) for African Students

INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Business admin
Course Level: Graduate (MBA)
Provider: INSEAD staff, former colleagues
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Scholarship program is targeted at participants from the whole of the African continent, with a preference for Ghanaians.

Classmates from 2007, Sam’s family and friends, INSEAD staff and former colleagues have all contributed to this scholarship fund in memory of Sam Akiwumi ’07D (a Ghana/UK national) who died tragically in the year he was at INSEAD.

Eligibility
Candidates admitted to the MBA programme from Africa qualify. Preference will be given to Ghanaians and to candidates who demonstrate financial need.

Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries

Participating Institutions
The scholarships are available for both the Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses of INSEAD.

With campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Abu Dhabi, INSEAD's business education and research spans three continents.

Fields of study
Masters in Business administration – MBA

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the program

Scholarship benefits
Up to €10,000 will be awarded per scholarship

Method of Application
To be considered for the INSEAD Sam Akiwumi Endowed Scholarship, applicants should complete the Need-based Scholarship application and essay questions.

Essay topic:
1). Only if you would like to be considered for the IAF Special Profile scholarships, please answer the following question in no more than 400 words: Briefly describe an instance or aspect in your life to date that has made you stand out amongst your peers or that you consider exceptional in one way or another.

2). In approximately 350 words for all the questions that follow:(a) state why you feel an INSEAD MBA is relevant to your particular career needs, (b) explain how you envisage contributing to the future development of your country/region after graduation.

3). In approximately 350 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals,etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship or financial aid from INSEAD? Why INSEAD should consider you for a need-based scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate?Please do not forget to submit a number of supporting documents as required.

For all INSEAD scholarships, the school requires applicants to provide accurate details of their financial situation.

All INSEAD's scholarship applications are on-line except where mentioned in the scholarship description.

To submit an application, first follow the Scholarship Guide and get yourself registered.

DEADLINES:
There are three deadline dates each year for the July Class (starts August); AND also three deadline dates each year for the December class (starts January).

July 2016 Class:
Round 1: Applications Open: 27 October 2014. Deadline: 10 November 2014
Round 2: Applications Open: 15 December 2014. Deadline: 30 December 2014
Round 3: Applications Open: 16 February 2015. Deadline: 2 March 2015

December 2016 Class:
Round 1: Applications Open: 6 April 2015. Deadline: 20 April 2015
Round 2: Applications Open: 1 June 2015. Deadline: 16 June 2015
Round 3: Applications Open: 27 July 2015. Deadline: 12 August 2015

Application Deadline: 30 Dec 2014 / 2 Mar, 20 Apr 16 Jun, 12 Aug 2015
Open to International students: Yes

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Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for 1,000 Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students Worldwide

Heinrich Boll Foundation (H.B.F) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: Heinrich Boll Foundation
Country to Study in: Germany, Switzerland, EU member states

Scholarship Description
Every year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships (the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships) to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subject courses and nationalities.

These students are those who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen’).

The Foundation campaigns for gender democracy, social emancipation, and equality between women and men. It is also committed to equality and social participation for cultural and ethnic minorities.

Eligibility
The following general requirements apply to international student applicants (except EU citizens) who wish to study in Germany:

• You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin.
• You should provide proof that you have already graduated with an initial professional qualification. This programme mainly supports students aiming for a Masters degree.
• You need a good knowledge of German, and require you provide proof of your proficiency. Please note that the selection workshop (interviews, group discussions) will normally be in German. Exceptions (interview in English) are, however, possible.
• Unfortunately, the current guidelines specify that the foundation cannot support foreign scholarship holders for stays abroad in third countries for more than four weeks.
• You should definitely apply for a scholarship before the start of your studies, in order to ensure long-term support and cooperation.
• The Heinrich Böll Foundation cannot award you a scholarship, if you are studying for a one-year Masters degree and were not previously supported by the foundation.
• Applications are possible before you begin your study programme or within the first three semesters.
• Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted as a doctoral student by an institution of higher education in Germany or an EU country (for doctoral scholarship).

For more on the eligibility criteria for all levels of scholars - undergraduate, masters and PhD - please visit the official website (link to it is below).

Selection Criteria:
The Foundation expects its scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.

Eligible Groups
Citizens from all over the world.

In addition to German students, the Foundation supports young people from many other countries, in particular countries in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The Foundation promotes women, particularly in subjects where they are traditionally under-represented. It promotes ethnic minorities, and very much welcomes applicants from non-academic family backgrounds.

Participating Institution(s)
All state or state-recognized institutions of higher education (university, college or equivalent) in Germany, Switzerland or member states of the EU.

Field(s) of study
All courses and subjects are supported.
(Selected priority fields include: Humanities and Social Science, Fine Arts and Cultural Studies, Economics, Law, Engineering, Media Science and Natural Science).

Having in the past awarded scholarships mainly to students of the humanities, social sciences, art, and culture, the foundation is now, in addition, particularly interested in students of economics, law, engineering, science, mathematics, and journalism.

Number of awards
Approximately 1,000 (around 950 scholarships) are given every year - about 5/6 of them go to undergraduates and graduates and 1/6 to PhD students.

The specific number have not been made public, you may inquire this from the Scholarship Provider.

Sponsorship duration
This award cover the complete duration of the undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral programme

Scholarship benefits
The Foundation awards complete scholarships to students. You may want to inquire the specifics from the provider.

Method of Application
The application process, including the application form, will be completed ONLINE; additional application documents will be submitted as PDF. You may visit the application portal (usually available from mid-July on www.boell.de/studienwerk).

Please upload your documents as early as possible, as the system can become overloaded in the final days before the deadline. This will help avoid any technical problems which can be caused by increased demand.

The foundation only accepts online applications. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadlines.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on eligibility, application procedures and other relevant details. It is also essential that you read the "Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Brochure" (also found on the official website).

DEADLINES:
The foundation holds the application process twice a year. Thus there are two application deadlines each year - early March and early September.

2015 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships will open on 20 January 2015 to international students around the world. Next deadline is 3 March 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany. The scholarships are towards a Masters or PhD Degree in any approved field of study at participating German and non-German Universities.

Decisions on the awarding of scholarships will be taken by the Selection Committee, consisting of experienced university lecturers, experts from a variety of professional backgrounds in politics, economics, and society, active members of the Green network, alumni, current scholarship holders, and the staff of the Scholarship Department.

Successful applicants commence their scholarships approximately six months later (after the deadlines). However, the deadlines and dates listed may be liable to change.

Application Deadline: 3 March 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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The Global Environments Summer Academy for Activists, Students and Professionals Worldwide

The Global Environments Summer Academy

Course(s) Offered: Development & Environment
Course Level: Summer Academy
Provider: Global Diversity Foundation
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Course Description
The Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) hereby announces the GESA2015 - the fifth Global Environments Summer Academy, held in collaboration with the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern (Switzerland).

The fifth Global Environments Summer Academy on Socio-ecological Interactions in a Dynamic World will be held between 27 July and 14 August 2015.

GESA 2015 — Global Environments Summer Academy

Eligibility
The course convenors select 18-21 participants from around the world who have the capacity to become future environmental leaders in academic, civil society, private sector or government institutions.

Applications are invited from English-fluent activists, postgraduate students and professionals in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences – as well as from those working in advocacy, law, media or policy – who focus on the relationship of environment and society.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country are eligible

Participating Institutions
Global Environments Summer Academy; and
Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern; Switzerland.

Fields of study
The Academy spans local to global scales and diverse ecosystems, exploring the most critical contemporary environmental issues from multiple perspectives including biocultural diversity, environmental history, political ecology, sustainability studies and personal activism.

Under the leadership of the Director of GDF, academic and community professionals from diverse backgrounds will be invited to present their current perspectives and practical work. Participants will interact with these resource persons throughout the course.

Number of awards
About 18-21 participants will be selected from around the world

Course duration
Five weeks -- between 27 July and 14 August 2015

Course fee
The course fee is €2000 inclusive of registration, accommodation, tuition, field trips, insurance and materials, but excluding local and international travel, meals and other living costs. Participants will need an estimated minimum of €25 a day for local living costs.

Course benefits
A few partial fee waivers may be available, based on demonstrated need.

Accompanied by international and multidisciplinary resource people, participants are encouraged to expand their understandings of policy, develop academic insights and competence, and transcend disciplinary and place-based boundaries.

Resource people and fellow participants offer personalised support in research design, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, fieldwork methods and data analysis throughout the course.

Method of Application
Applications are invited from English-fluent activists, postgraduate students and professionals from around the world. Please note there is a two-stage application process for GESA 2015.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details about the content, financial information and registration for this course.

You may, however, also access the online application form by applying here.

DEADLINES:
Application deadline is the 15th of January 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants will be notified of the first stage results by 15 February 2015. Finalists invited to the second stage will be asked for additional information, including any demonstrated need for the limited number of partial fee waivers that may be offered.

Since 2011, Global Diversity Foundation has organised Global Environments Summer Academy to broaden and deepen the knowledge, networking and communication skills of activists, postgraduate students and professionals who are concerned about the human dimensions of environmental challenges.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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2015 Switzerland Doctoral Scholarships at UBS Economics Center for International Students

UBS Center Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Economics
Course Level: Graduate (phd)
Provider: UBS International Center
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
Every year, the UBS International Center of Economics in Society awards several full scholarships to outstanding international graduates to enable them to take up their doctoral studies at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.

Zurich Graduate School of Economics is inviting applications for full scholarships for outstanding international graduates to pursue doctoral studies. Scholarships are open to graduates from around the world.

The UBS Center scholarships cover all fees and living expenses for a period of four years, subject to satisfactory completion of course work.

Eligibility
Scholarships are open to graduates from around the world.

They are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit, and continuing support will be subject to satisfactory completion of course work. While preference may be given to students whose research plans include areas of interest of the UBS International Center of Economics in Society, applications from all areas are welcomed.

Admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics is a pre-condition for being considered for a UBS Center Scholarship.

Scholarship holders are free to choose their supervisor and have no mandatory duties beyond the completion of the course work and their doctorate.

Selection criteria:
The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world

Participating Institutions
UBS International Center of Economics in Society, Zurich Graduate School of Economics, University of Zurich; Zürich; Switzerland

Fields of study
Scholarships are provided for pursuing doctoral level studies in any of the courses offered by the Zurich Graduate School of Economics

Number of awards
This will usually depend on availability of funds. For entry in September 2015, three awards will be given.

Sponsorship duration
Award holders are offered scholarships for a period of four years, subject to satisfactory completion of course work

Scholarship benefits
What does it cover?
The UBS Center Scholarships are FULL scholarship awards, and they cover living expenses and all fees. The stipend covering living expenses currently stands at CHF 42’500 per year.

Method of Application
You MUST have been offered a place to be considered for this award. Admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics is a pre-condition for being considered for a UBS Center Scholarship.

All applications for admission are done online. Applicants need to apply for admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics (see details on the departmental webpage) where they indicate that they are applying for a UBS Center Scholarship. See the online Graduate Recruitment Page.

it is important to visit the official website via link provided below for complete information on how to apply for this award.

DEADLINES:
The scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The UBS International Center of Economics in Society, UBS Center in short, is an Associated Institute at the Department of Economics of the University of Zurich.

It was established in 2012, enabled by a founding donation by the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), which the bank made on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. In view of the very generous donation, the university named the UBS Center after its benefactor.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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WHO Internship Programme (Summer and Winter) for International Students Worldwide

World Health Organization Internship Programmes

Course(s) Offered: Several (health, medicine, social sciences, etc)
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider/Employer: WHO
Internship can be taken at: Worldwide (Switzerland, Country offices)

Internship Description
The World Health Organization (WHO) as the leader in global public health issues is committed to building future leaders in public health.

The WHO Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

For summer internships, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 30 each year.

Eligibility (who are we looking for?)
To be eligible, the following must apply:

• You are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) both at the time of application and during the internship.
• You have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
• You are at least 20 years old.
• You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related or administrative field.
• You are fluent in the working language of the office of assignment.

Please note:
Interns must possess a passport of a WHO Member State.

Ineligibility:
Persons related to a WHO staff member, i.e., son/daughter, brother/sister are not eligible for an internship.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country.

Participating Institutions
World Health Organization (WHO) - Headquarters (Geneva) and Regional / Country Offices worldwide

Fields of study
Internships are available in a wide variety of areas related to the technical work of WHO including Medicine, Public Health, Social fields (related to technical work of WHO), Management-related, Administration, etc.

The more specific you can be in your request, the better chances there will be to match you to one of our technical programmes, internships in Geneva, Switzerland.

When you are ready to apply, please select one area within WHO:

• Director-General’s Office,
• Communications,
• Family, Women and Children’s Health,
• General Management,
• Health Security and Environment,
• Health Systems and Services,
• HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases,
• Information, Evidence and Research,
• Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health,
• Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration

Visit official website (link to it is below) for more.

Number of awards
Not specified by WHO, but many are awarded every year

Internship duration
The duration of WHO internships is between six (6) weeks to three (3) months. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) weeks depending on your degree requirements.

Internship benefits
Internship offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

Unfortunately, however, WHO internships are not paid and all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring institution.

WHO does not charge for internships. If you have any questions about programmes that "facilitate" your obtaining an internship but require the paying of money, please contact the WHO via email below.

Method of Application (How can I apply?)
Application for WHO Internships is Online. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. To commence, WHO invites you to initiate the steps below.

First, you should create a profile in WHO's e-Recruitment system. This includes details regarding your education, current studies, language and computer skills.

You will also need to write a Cover Letter to express your motivation for applying for a WHO Internship (maximum length - three paragraphs).

To apply for internships at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, please follow the instructions found on the Internship Employment page where you will find further information on WHO programme and advertised WHO Internship opportunities. To start this application, click here.

To apply for internships at one of WHO's regional or country offices, where a limited number of internships may be available, please contact that regional office directly by following the links below:

• WHO African Region
• WHO Region of the Americas
• WHO South-East Asia Region
• WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
• WHO Western Pacific Region

To apply for Internships in the WHO Regional Office for Europe AND to apply for Internships at the WHO Kobe Centre (WKC), Japan, you must visit the official website below for more details and links.

It is very important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information.

DEADLINES:
Summer application (May to October): To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 31 each year. Summer internships are usually held between May and October.

Winter application (November to April): To be considered for a winter internship, applications are accepted between August 1 - September 30 each year. Winter internships are usually held between November and April, the following year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Any international student who has completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, OR is enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) is eligible.

This is NOT a paid internship.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its predecessor, the Health Organization, was an agency of the League of Nations.

The constitution of the World Health Organization had been signed by all 61 countries of the United Nations by 22 July 1946, with the first meeting of the World Health Assembly finishing on 24 July 1948.

Since its creation, it has been responsible for playing a leading role in the eradication of smallpox. Its current priorities include communicable diseases, in particular, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; the mitigation of the effects of non-communicable diseases; sexual and reproductive health, development, and aging; nutrition, food security and healthy eating; occupational health; substance abuse; and drive the development of reporting, publications, and networking.

WHO is responsible for the World Health Report, a leading international publication on health, the worldwide World Health Survey, and World Health Day (7th-April of every Year).

Contact
The World Health Organization receives a very large number of applications each year. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions, found on the official website (link to it is below) if you have questions concerning the WHO Internship Programme.

If you have additional questions, or in doubt on any issue, please use the email below:
interns@who.int

Application Deadline: 31 January / 30 September 2015
Open for International Students: Yes

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Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme (PRESSID): Shortlisted Candidates for 2014/2015 Aptitude Test

Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID)

Course{s} Offered: Fields related to innovation and development
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: Federal Government of Nigeria (via NUC)
Country to Study in: Several countries

(21-11-2013) -- Shortlisted Candidates for the 2014/2015 Aptitude Test
The National Universities Commission and the Implementation Committee, Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) has published the list of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Aptitude Test.

Candidates who applied for the 2014/2015 Presidential Special Scholarship (PRESSID) can now check to see if they have been shortlisted for the aptitude test.

To do this, download this document to check your name:
http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/Monday%20Bulletin/MB%202013/NUCPRESSID%20LISTS%20ADVERT.pdf

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/pages/news_detail.asp?id=407

The PRESSID Scholarship scheme: 449 Candidates Qualify for 2013/2014 Screening Test

(14/8/2012) -- The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday said that 449 candidates met the criteria for selection for the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for innovation and development.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, made the statement in Abuja when he visited Chams centre where the candidates wrote the Presidential Special Scholarship Aptitude Test. “Of the 449 candidates who are writing the test this year, we are only going to take 100 students from the best of the best,’’ he said.

According to Okojie, the scheme was part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda “Federal Government has plans to develop a critical mass of professionals, who will serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement.

“This sustainable economic development will be achieved through the sponsorship of these outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 25 universities in the world. “This means that it is only those candidates who are graduates of the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 academic sessions that qualify for this particular selection,’’ he said

Okojie noted that the selection was based on graduates who had obtained First Class degrees from recognised and approved universities. He said that this would be in the areas of Sciences, Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Special aspects of Biology, Nuclear Physics, Quantitative Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Aeronautical engineering, among others.

According to him, the test would be held annually with 100 students qualifying for the scheme for innovation and development. He said once these students finished their courses, they were expected to come back with entrepreneurial skills to work.

“They will work for the system as the next generation of academics for five years after which the Federal Government would allow them to be on their own,” Okojie said. He added that opportunity, by way of allotment of 2 per cent of the scholarship seats, would be given to people with disability who hold First Class degrees.

Okojie, however, debunked the claims that the criteria used for selection was a deliberate policy to marginalise some candidates from some parts of the country. He said that the scholarship was for only students who applied and were qualified to be shortlisted for the test and stressed that the scholarship was not only for a group of people from particular states.

“That is why the membership of the committee of the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme comprises professors who made First Class from the six geopolitical zones so that there is nothing like marginalisation,” he said.

Source: Vanguard

FIRST UPDATE:- List of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Scholarship Aptitude Test

(11/08/2012) -- The Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), has released the list of candidates short-listed for the upcoming aptitude test.

Click to view List of Shortlisted Candidates: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/shortlisted-website.htm

All candidates whose names appear on the list are hereby invited to the next stage of the selection process, a computer-based test, scheduled as follows:

Venue: CHAMS PLC, 1st Avenue, Behind Federal Character Commission, Central Area, Abuja.
Date: Monday, 13 August 2012
Time: 10.00am prompt

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/

Top Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

Awards and Scholarships for Study in Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is a favorite study destination for international students seeking foreign education in Europe for many reasons, amongst which one reason stands out.

Unlike some European Countries that offer tuition-free education, many others charge tuition from foreign students. Among those that charge tuition, Swiss universities appear to charge relatively lowest, with some enrolling foreign students for as low as $1,500 a year, thus endearing Switzerland to international students.

To further cushion the effect of living costs, Study & Scholarships has compiled the below list of Scholarships in Switzerland for international students.

A]. Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

1. Swiss Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
   The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers, thus providing graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution. The awards consist of monthly payments and covers a student's living expenses. Deadline to apply is the 30th of November every year...read more.
   
   
2. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in Switzerland
   Swiss Universities participate in several study programs funded by the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. By this, these universities enable international students to undertake participating Erasmus Mundus study programs for free. You may want to go through the complete list of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses and PhD Courses. To access Erasmus Mundus funded courses conducted in Switzerland, you NEED to search through the list of Masters Course and PhD Courses...read more.
   
   Related: List of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for International students
   
   
3. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Nigerian Students
   Every year, the Swiss Government offers scholarships to foreign students, among whom are nigerian scholars. The Government of Switzerland, through its Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to Nigerian students in three categories: Excellence Research Scholarships, Excellence PhD Scholarships, AND Excellence Post-doctoral Scholarships. These scholarships provide monthly payments, exemption of tuition fees and other benefits. Application deadline is 30th of November...read more.
   
   
4. Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Scholarships
   The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) offers a wide range of research funding schemes which are open to scientists and academics of any nationality working in Switzerland. It has funded research work in all scientific fields on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. With few exceptions (mainly research programmes), the topics and scope of the research can be defined by the researchers themselves. Each SNSF research funding scheme has its own budget. In so doing, it seeks to implement the principle of fair competition: applications must always be evaluated in a competitive procedure through comparisons with similar applications...read more.

B]. Swiss Universities Scholarships for International Students

1. ETH Zurich Scholarship Programmes
   ETH Zürich (also called the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the Excellence AND the Master Scholarship Programmes. The ETH Excellence Scholarships is the flagship scholarship. Successful students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor programme. The scholarships covers the full study and living costs during the Master degree course. Deadline is in mid-December...read more.
   
   
2. University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students
   The University of Lausanne (aka UNIL) in Switzerland offers the UNIL Master’s Scholarship Grants to international students wishing to pursue a Masters Degree at the University.
   The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any)...read more.
   
   
3. University of Bern Masters Scholarships for Outstanding Foreign Students
   The University of Bern offers Master Grants for international students who wish to do a Master’s programme at the university. All outstanding foreign students are eligible for monthly financial support for the duration of a Master’s programme.
   The grant consists of 1600 Swiss Francs (CHF1600) per month for the duration of the Master’s programme. Besides this, it also covers the ordinary registration - as well as semester fees for the entire regular study period...read more.
   
   
4. EPFL Excellence Fellowships
   Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers a limited number of fellowships at the Master level to students with outstanding academic records. Anyone holding a Bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply to the EPFL Masters Programmes and by consequence to an EPFL fellowship. Each fellowship consists of a financial package of CHF 16,000 per academic year (thus, a maximum of CHF 32’000 for a two-year Master) for external applicants.
   
   
5. Graduate Institute Full Scholarships
   A significant number of scholarships are awarded each year to students attending Master and PhD programmes at the Graduate Institute Geneva. All candidates to the Institute’s regular Master and PhD programmes are eligible to apply.
   Full scholarships generally amount to CHF 18,000 per year and include an exemption of the Institute’s tuition fees. Some full scholarships are awarded subject to specific conditions (duration of study and/or geographical origin of students).
   
   =>> See also Global South Scholar-in-Residence Programme which is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics.
   
   
6. IMD MBA Scholarships
   IMD offers a number of scholarship programs for international students from different countries and backgrounds. Each scholarship program awards around CHF 25,000-50,000. You need to have already submitted your admissions application to the full-time IMD MBA program to be considered for one of these IMD MBA scholarships, and will only be awarded a scholarship if you are accepted into the program.
   
   
7. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
   The University of Geneva Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program).
   The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

C]. Other Scholarships and Awards in Switzerland

1. The Global Environments Summer Academy for Activists, Students and Professionals
   The Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) runs the Global Environments Summer Academy, in collaboration with the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern (Switzerland). Accompanied by international and multidisciplinary resource people, participants are encouraged to expand their understandings of policy, develop academic insights and competence, and transcend disciplinary and place-based boundaries. Resource people and fellow participants offer personalised support in research design, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, fieldwork methods and data analysis throughout the course...read more.
   
   
2. The P&G® European Financial Seminar Scholarships for students from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
   The European Financial Leadership Seminar (EFS) is a 5-day working session that was established in 1990. During these five days, you and other excellent students from around the world will run a multi-national business, developing your management and financial skills by working in teams and interacting with experienced P&G executives.
   The EFS will expose you to real-life business case study, which challenges you to develop strategies and drive decisions together with top students from all over the EMEA region. P&G pays for ALL expenses, including your flight, transportation, food and lodging...read more.

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Scholarships for International Scholars, Scientists and Academics

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Schemes

Course(s) Offered: Any topic
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: SNSF
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), established as a foundation under private law since 1952, is Switzerland’s foremost institution in the promotion of scientific research.

The Foundation offers a wide range of research funding schemes which are open to scientists and academics of any nationality working in Switzerland.

It has funded research work in all scientific fields on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. With few exceptions (mainly research programmes), the topics and scope of the research can be defined by the researchers themselves.

In fulfilling its mandate to promote scientific research, the SNSF has devised a variety of funding schemes under which researchers can submit applications and request financial support.

The funding schemes are organised as follows: Projects; Careers; Programmes; Infrastructures; AND Public science communication.

Eligibility
Basically any scientist (male and female) working in Switzerland regardless of their nationality can apply for funding from the SNSF.

The requirements as regards to scientific qualifications, age limits, individual research experience, etc. vary depending on the type of funding selected.

These requirements are outlined in detail in the information for individual funding programmes, or with the respective calls for applications. Please see official website (link to it is below) for this.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY nationality (scientists and/or academics)

Fields of study
In the funding of Projects, Careers, Infrastructures and Science communication, the applicants are free to define the topic and scope of their research projects themselves.

At the SNSF, the term "Programmes" refers to funding schemes whose basic parameters are predefined. These parameters may be of a thematic or conceptual/organisational nature.

Some of the SNSF's funding programmes were suggested by researchers or their home institutions, while others were established by political actors.

Number of awards
Not specified

Scholarship benefits
Each SNSF research funding scheme has its own budget.

In so doing, it seeks to implement the principle of fair competition: applications must always be evaluated in a competitive procedure through comparisons with similar applications.

Method of Application
If you are interested in a specific funding scheme, or have chosen the appropriate funding scheme, please refer to the relevant SNSF websites (link found below) or contact the Administrative Offices of the SNSF by phone or email to obtain information on eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Applications must be submitted electronically in all funding schemes via the web platform mySNF. For this you need a user account, which you can request on the website www.mysnf.ch.

After logging in, you can draft a new application in the chosen funding scheme. You will find instructions on how to fill in the relevant online forms in the help texts and downloads.

DEADLINES:
Applications for project grants for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers (relevant to divisions I, II and III) can be submitted on 1 April or 1 October. Applications for the Sinergia funding scheme are accepted once per year, on January 15. For all other types of funding, the specific deadlines are listed in the descriptions of each individual funding scheme or given in each call for proposals.

A funding proposal is regarded as submitted in due time if received by the SNSF on the last day of the deadline or on the submission date (until midnight).

If the last day of the deadline or the submission date is a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday recognised under Swiss federal law, the deadline will be extended, or the submission date postponed until the next working day.

For electronically submitted proposals, the SNSF’s system administrators define the rules regarding deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE:
The funding schemes of the SNSF are geared at different career stages. In addition, some schemes are suited to individuals or small research groups, others to large research groups and consortia.

You may want to see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact
For questions about project funding for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers and conference funding, contact the Administrative Offices of the relevant division:

• Division I: Humanities and Social Sciences (E-mail: div1@snf.ch)
• Division II: Mathematics, Natural and Engineering Sciences (E-mail: div2@snf.ch)
• Division III: Biology and Medicine (E-mail: div3@snf.ch)

For questions about project funding for national and international funding programmes:

• Programmes division (Div. IV): National funding programmes (NRP, NCCR) (E-mail: nfp@snf.ch / nccr@snf.ch)
• International Co-operation division: (E-mail: international@snf.ch)

For questions about fellowships:

• Careers division (E-mail: fellowships@snf.ch)

For questions concerning interdisciplinary and co-operative research

• Division CoRe: (E-mail: core@snf.ch)

Addresses, telephone and e-mail: See "contact" for each funding scheme.

Application Deadline: 1 April or 1 October / 15 January / Rolling
Open to International students: Yes

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University of Bern Switzerland Masters Scholarships for Outstanding Foreign Students

University of Bern Masters Grant

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: University of Bern
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The University of Bern offers Master Grants for international students who wish to do a Master’s programme at the university.

The Master Grant is awarded for all programmes offered by the University of Bern with the exception of Biomedical Science. All outstanding foreign students are eligible for monthly financial support for the duration of a Master’s programme.

This call for applications from students is for studies beginning in the Autumn Term 2015.

Eligibility
Eligibility for a Grant are Persons:

• Whose permanent domicile at the time of application is outside of Switzerland
• Who obtained their Bachelor’s degree outside of Switzerland in a non-Swiss institution
• Whose Bachelor’s degree is in a relevant field of study i.e. the discipline of the completed Bachelor studies and of the intended Master studies must be same
• Who will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree no later than July 2015
• Whose Bachelor degree must have been conferred in the last five (5) years

Selection Criteria:
Criteria for selection are academic excellence and the candidate’s potential and motivation.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world can apply

Participating Institution(s)
The University of Bern (Universität Bern), Bern; Switzerland

Fields of study
All Master’s Programmes offered at the University of Bern, EXCEPT Biomedical Sciences. For more information about the offered programmes please visit Master-Programmes as well as Faculties.

If you need further clarification or further information (like study programmes, major, minor, etc) , you may contact the concerned Department directly.

Number of awards
Every academic year, a total of six (6) grants will be awarded to excellent international students

Sponsorship duration
The award is for the whole duration of a Master’s programme -- the Grant is first awarded for a period of 13 months starting 1 September 2014. When the Grantee demonstrates academic progress, the Grant is prolonged for the entire regular duration of the Master’s programme.

Scholarship benefits
The grant consists of 1600 Swiss Francs (CHF1600) monthly stipend for the duration of the Master’s programme. Besides this financial aid, the Grant covers also the ordinary registration, as well as all semester tuition fees for the entire regular study period.

However it is important to note that all grantees must pay per semester 55 Swiss Francs for administrative costs in the admissions office as well as the membership fee for the student union.

For further information on costs of living in Switzerland, see FAQs on the official website (link to it is below).

Method of Application
Application is a multi-step process depending on a criteria of qualifications, potential in the field, academic goals as well as reasons and motivation for choosing to pursue a Master’s degree in Bern.

Application should include:

1. The application form;
2. A motivation letter, integrated in the application form, in the language of instruction of the chosen Master’s programme;
3. Recommendation letters by two professors of the home university. These must be printed on official letterhead and duly signed;
4. A certificate of language proficiency in the language of instruction, e.g. TOEFL, Goethe-certificate, etc, (Level: German C1, English B2);
5. One photocopy of the Bachelor’s degree or a confirmation (no older than three months) from the home university that the applicant will graduate by the end of July 2015;
6. One photocopy of the transcript of records;
7. One photocopy of the baccalaureate (school-leaving or university entrance certificate).

Depending on the Master’s programme, additional documents may be required. The complete application, in duplicate and packed in one parcel, must arrive via post or courier to the University no later than the deadline date below.

Please visit the official website via the link below to download the Application Form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
The deadline for submission of all applications is 28 November 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Any applications arriving after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered. Submitted documents will not be returned. Please do NOT send your originals.

Master Grant applications are not accepted as regular enrolment in a Master’s programme.

Fulfilment of the prerequisites does not guarantee entitlement to the Grant. Reasons for rejection cannot be provided individually.

Application Deadline: 28 November 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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ETH Zurich Scholarship Programmes for Swiss and International Postgraduate Students

ETH Zurich Excellence AND Masters Scholarship Programmes

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: ETH Zürich
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the Excellence AND the Master Scholarship Programmes.

Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) students receive a special scholarship for the duration of their programme as well as specific supervision. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during their Master’s degree course.

Under the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP) students receive a partial stipend during their Master’s degree course and the offer of an assistantship.

Eligibility
The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich.

The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.

Selection criteria:
The applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committees of the respective Master’s programmes. The final decision for awarding scholarships in the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme and in the Master Scholarship Programme rests with the Rector of the ETH.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (INCLUDING Swiss nationals)

Participating Institutions
ETH Zürich (German: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich), Switzerland
[also called, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ)]

Fields of study
All Masters Degree Programme offered by the University. To learn more about this, see ETH Zurich Masters Degree Programme.

Number of awards
The number of annual scholarships depends on the availability of funds.

Sponsorship duration
The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation.

Scholarship benefits
The Excellence Scholarship consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 11,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver.

The Master Scholarship Programme consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 6,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The department can additionally provide a scholarship of CHF 1,500 – 3,000 per semester or offer an assistantship from the second semester onwards (with a payment of CHF 600 per month).

The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.

Method of Application
Applicants must submit an application form (the same for both programmes), a letter of motivation, a pre-proposal for your Master’s thesis (see guidelines on how to write a pre-proposal on the official website), and letters of recommendation from two professors.

All information provided in the application must be complete and correct.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form, guidelines and other detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
Application deadline for the Excellence Scholarship for Master programmes starting in 2015 is 15 December 2014 (date of postmark).

PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that all applications sent by post must arrive at the Scholarship Office no later than two working days after the application deadline (i.e. on 17 December 2014).

Late applications cannot be considered.

Plagiarism, negligent or intentional misinformation will lead to exclusion from the admission process or - if discovered later - to the revocation of the admission and of any scholarship.

If you are applying for more than one Master’s programme, please submit a separate application form for each degree programme.

Students who have already been admitted to a Master’s programme can no longer apply for the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme or a Master Scholarship Programme.

Queries? Further information? Contact the address below:
ETH Zurich Scholarship Office
Rämistrasse 101
8092 Zurich
Switzerland

Phone - +41 44 632 20 40 or +41 44 632 20 88
Email - stipendien​@rektorat.​ethz.​ch

ETH Zürich (German: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich) is an engineering, science, technology, mathematics and management university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Like its sister institution Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), it is an integral part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain (ETH Domain) that is directly subordinate to Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.

ETH Zürich is consistently ranked by all major World University rankings among the top universities in the world. It is considered the best university in continental Europe by the Shanghai Ranking ARWU, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings Ranking and the QS World University Ranking.

The school is currently (year 2013) ranked 8th best university in the world in engineering, science and technology and 2nd in Europe after the University of Cambridge. See the Times Higher Education World University Ranking".

Application Deadline: 15 December 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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University of Lausanne Switzerland Scholarships for Foreign Masters Students

UNIL Masters Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All courses
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: UNIL
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The University of Lausanne (aka UNIL) in Switzerland offers the UNIL Master’s Scholarship Grants to international students wishing to pursue a Masters Degree at the University.

The UNIL Master’s Grants, offered to students with qualifications from foreign universities, aim to facilitate access to UNIL Master’s degrees. The University awards these Master’s grants on a competitive basis.

Eligibility
Required conditions:

• The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
• The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

Selection criteria:
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s.

It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY foreign country

Participating Institutions
Universite de Lausanne (UNIL) in Lausanne, Switzerland

Fields of study
Candidates must choose a Master's programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education.

The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

For more on academic programs, please see All Master's programmes, UNIL programmes taught in English, or Academic calendar.

Number of awards
Around ten (10) Master’s grants are awarded annually

Sponsorship duration
The grant is for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any).

Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Scholarship benefits
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July

Method of Application
Candidates should download the UNIL Master's grant application form from the official website.

Candidates should complete the "UNIL Master’s Grant" form and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc@unil.ch) by the advertised deadline date (please see below) at the latest.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to download and carefully read through the UNIL Master's grants regulations and also for complete information on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
Applications must be submitted to the Office for socio-cultural affairs before the advertised deadline date. The deadline date is 15th December of the application year at the latest.

PLEASE NOTE:
Decisions taken on all applications are not open to appeal.

The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASC to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master’s on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled. The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASC of its opinion based on the candidate’s qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master’s programme. The SASC forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.

For inquiries, see the International relations office contacts.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2014
Open to International Applications: Yes

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Nestlé MBA Scholarships to Study in Switzerland for Women from Developing Countries

Nestlé MBA Scholarships for Women

Course(s) Offered: Business, Management
Course Level: Masters (MBA)
Provider: Nestlé, IMD
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women is a Need-based Scholarship program for Women from developing countries to study in Switzerland.

The Nestle Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD- Switzerland- MBA (Masters in Business Administration) participants who desired to encourage women to take the MBA courses.

The Nestlé Scholarship helps women through the IMD MBA program.

Preference are given to women from developing countries including but not limited to African female Students.

Eligibility
Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is open to accepted women candidates from around the globe (employees of Nestlé and its subsidiaries are not eligible) and preference is given to women who come from the developing world.

Candidates should submit a 750-word essay discussing the topic: “Does diversity in management impact the bottom line? If so, how?”

It is important to note that employees of Nestlé and its subsidiaries are not eligible.

Selection Criteria:
1) Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program
2) Submitting an essay discussing the issue/topic below

Eligible groups
Worldwide i.e. citizens of ALL countries (with preference given to women from Developing Countries)

Participating Institutions
International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland

Fields of study
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of awards
One (1) scholarship is offered every year

Scholarship benefits
The value of the award is CHF 25000

Method of Application
Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their scholarship application. For acceptance into the IMD MBA Program - you may use the MBA online application.

Applicants are also required to submit an "MBA Financial Aid Application Form". The deadline for applying for this scholarship is as stated below.

In addition, you must submit an essay discussing the issue: 'Does diversity in management impact the bottom line? If so, how?' (maximum 750 words; use the "essay template" as found on the official website)

The scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information and also to download the "MBA Financial Aid Application Form" AND the "essay template" for scholarship application.

DEADLINES:
Entries must be received by September 30. Thus the deadline for scholarship applications to be submitted is 30th September every year.

Before applying for the scholarship, you must have applied for admissions using the MBA online application (see above) by any of these application deadlines: February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1 and September 1.

PLEASE NOTE:
IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury/sponsors.

IMD encourages talented women executives to apply for its annual Nestle Scholarship, which offers CHF 25,000 towards the cost of the school’s prestigious MBA program.

IMD is determined to maximize the number of eligible women who benefit from its various financial aid packages, so judges from IMD and Nestlé concentrate on candidates who will not be receiving other scholarships.

The Nestlé MBA Scholarship was established in 1996 after a team of women MBAs from the class of 1995 completed a
project called “Changing the shape of business” and then Nestlé gladly agreed to fund the scholarship.

Contact
Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance@imd.ch

Application Deadline: 30 September 2014
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY women)

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PSI-FELLOW/COFUND International Fellowship Programme for Postdocal Scientists

EC co-financed fellowship programme

Course(s) Offered: Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (postdoctoral)
Provider: EC, PSI, FP7-People Marie Curie Actions
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) opens a new “bottom-up driven” post-doctoral program, PSIFELLOW, to enable individual experienced researchers (Postdocs) from all over the world to pursue their research career at one of its internationally recognized research departments.

The PSI in funding collaboration with the European Commission (EC) and FP7-People Marie Curie Actions invites applications for the 2014 International Fellowship Programme at Paul Scherrer Institut.

This is an opportunity for international scientists to perform their innovative scientific project.

Eligibility
The below explained eligibility criteria must be fulfilled in order to apply to the PSI-FELLOW PROGRAM:

a) Transnational mobility schemes

• Incoming mobility for non-Swiss-resident applicants from Member States, associated or third countries as defined by the EC in the People work programme (applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the application deadline. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account),
  
  OR
  Re-integration of Member State or Associated country nationals having carried out research in a third country for at least 3 years and in the last 12 months prior to the application deadline.

b) Educational background

• Doctorate holder (not later awarded than two months after the application deadline)
• Publication record (at least one original accepted first author publication in press orpublished in a peer-reviewed journal)

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries may apply

Participating Institutions
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), Villigen; Switzerland

Fields of study
The new funding programme PSI-FELLOW addresses international postdocs and offers these researchers the opportunity to perform their innovative scientific project in one of the four attractive scientific fields tackled at PSI:

• materials and matters
• life-sciences
• energy and environment
• accelerator technologies.

Number of awards
PSI-FELLOW will host in total 48 incoming and 12 re-integration fellows over the project period of 60 months.

Sponsorship duration
PSI-FELLOW Postdocs are offered a PSI contract of two years.

Scholarship benefits
Fellows will be provided with:

• Postdoctoral-position
• mobility allowance
• consumables
• access to the PSI-FELLOW career development programme mentoring programme

Method of Application
The application has to be made together with a senior scientist at PSI, who will act as the fellow’s mentor. On the PSI-FELLOW website, candidates will find a list with all the potential mentors indicating their fields of expertise and their research interest.

Project proposals together with CV and two reference letters has to be submitted on the PSI-Job-Portal.

It is essential to visit the official website (link to it is below) to download / read thoroughly the "Guidelines for Applicants" and also for complete information on how to apply for this postdoctoral fellowship award.

DEADLINES:
The call has been launched since on June 1. Deadline for all applications is on August 4, 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
This fellowship application has to be made together with a senior scientist at PSI, who will act as the fellow’s mentor. The fellowship is funded by Paul Scherrer Institut, European Commission, and FP7-People Marie Curie Actions.

The program will contribute to sustainable scientific excellence of the ERA by enabling a new generation of highly qualified researchers to efficiently disseminate scientific knowledge. There has been a first call in 2012. The second call is in 2014 (June 1 with deadline August 4, 2014).

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is a multi-disciplinary research institute belonging to the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain covering also the ETH Zurich and the EPFL. It was established in 1988 by merging in 1960 established EIR (Eidgenössisches Institut für Reaktorforschung, Federal Institute for Reactor Research) and in 1968 established SIN (Schweizerisches Institut für Nuklearphysik, Swiss Institute for Nuclear Physics). Currently, it is based in Villigen and Würenlingen.

The PSI is a multi-disciplinary research centre for natural sciences and technology. In national and international collaboration with universities, other research institutes and industry, PSI is active in solid state physics, materials sciences, elementary particle physics, life sciences, nuclear and non-nuclear energy research, and energy-related ecology.

It is the largest Swiss national research institute with about 1,400 (year 2011) members of staff, and is the only one of its kind in Switzerland.

Contact
Please visit the official website (via link below) for details

Application Deadline: 4 August 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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World Trade Organization Internship Programme in Geneva Switzerland for Postgraduate Students

WTO Internship Programme

Course(s) Offered: Internship
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: World Trade Organization
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The World Trade Organization Secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system. This is the WTO Internship Programme. Only a limited number of such internship posts is available.

Intake to the programme is on a continuing basis, with no specific recruitment period. There is no opening or closing date for applications.

Interested candidates should follow the procedures and conform to the eligibility criteria set out below.

Please note:-
As part of the internship programme, WTO also offer the WTO Accessions Internship Programme (see http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/acc_internship_e.htm), sponsored by the Government of China, within the framework of the MOU on the "China's LDCs and Accessions Programme" established in July 2011. Four internship positions are available on an annual basis under the Accessions Internship Programme.

Eligibility
Eligibility criteria are as set out below:

• Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO Members and countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
• Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.
• The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years.
• A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected. In addition to the regular internship programme, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for particular tasks. These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will not be maintained on the roster for longer than one year.

Eligible groups
Citizens of 159 member countries (as of 2 March 2013) - see WTO Members and countries (with dates of membership).
Also, citizens of customs territories engaged in accession negotiations are also eligible.

Participating Institutions
World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

Please note that internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland ONLY.

Fields of study
Assignments given to interns are intended to enhance interns’ knowledge and understanding of the WTO and of trade policy more generally. However, the needs of the Division recruiting an intern will be paramount in determining the precise nature of assignments.

Number of awards
At any particular time, only a limited number of such internship positions are available

Sponsorship duration
Internships are generally of a duration of up to 24 weeks, the length of the internship depending on the project the interns is requested to work on, and on the needs of each Division.

The granting of an internship does not entail in any way the right to an extension thereof nor to a vacancy in another part of the Secretariat. Interns may nevertheless apply to external vacancies.

Internships can start at any time during the year.

An internship can be terminated by the WTO Secretariat or by the intern with one week’s notice.

Scholarship benefits
Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.

Internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland only. Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization’s insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents while they are working at the WTO.

The WTO may also employ unpaid interns funded from external sources.

Method of Application
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WTO to store your profile in a permanent database.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected.

Please visit WTO's official E-Recruitment website at www.wto.org (link to it is below). The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

DEADLINES:
Intake to the programme is on a continuing basis, with no specific recruitment period. There is no opening or closing date for applications.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Director responsible for an intern will write an evaluation report at the end of the internship, and the intern will also be required to evaluate the internship. Both evaluations will be placed on file.

An agreement will be established between the intern and the Director of the Human Resources Division, specifying the conditions of service and details of any remuneration.

Interns are treated like secretariat staff members during their stay insofar as their obligations, in particular with regard to confidentiality.

Application Deadline: Rolling / Ongoing
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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