Scholarships for Latin America: Australian Scholarships for Latin American development

ADS scholarships are administered by AusAID - Australian Agency for International Development - in the context of development assistance that Australia offers in Latin America. The scholarships are aimed at overcoming the lack of human resources in priority areas identified. Its aim is that successful applicants can acquire the skills and knowledge needed to drive change and influence on economic and social development in their country of origin.

The following call opens on February 1, 2012 and closes on April 30, 2012 (11:59 p.m. to standard time zone of eastern Australia - Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)).

These scholarships are aimed at those who wish to study at Master's, Doctoral, and academic programs that are linked to the issues that have been identified as priorities for the region in which Australia has important strengths.

The priority themes are:

Water.
Natural Resource Management
Mining Industry
Governance
Rural World


Applicants must be citizens and residents, while one of the following countries:

Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Benefits (Summary)


Basic benefits granted to the grantees are:

• Tuition fees / tuition: these are paid directly by AusAID to the Australian educational institution.
• Introductory Academic Program - Introductory Academic Program (IAP): 4 to 6 weeks in duration and specifically designed for fellows from AusAID.
• Travel costs: full payment of a one way ticket home and one away from the country of origin to Australia by the most direct route in tourist class (economy).
• Costs: a unique contribution of A $ 5,000 for initial expenses such as rent deposit or guarantee for housing, textbooks, study materials, and some insurance.
• Maintenance costs: for A $ 28,000 per year paid biweekly to contribute to living costs such as accommodation, food and transportation.
• Health Insurance for the fellow - Overseas Student Health Cover
• Supplemental Academic Support: This academic reinforcement may be granted provided that the institution determines is essential to ensure good academic performance scholarship.
• Fieldwork: for these effects is possible to cover the costs of an economy class air fare to home country or in Australia as long as this is a mandatory requirement of the curriculum and details of this activity have been recorded in your application the scholarship.
• Leveling course of English (English Course Pre-PCE) ..

Candidates who have not obtained the minimum English language level required by their academic year to April 30, 2012, shall be entitled to attend a preliminary course of English (English Course Pre-PCE) in Australia before starting his academic studies. The maximum duration of this course is six months. This benefit applies only to candidates after assessment by the university, this indicates that the conditions to achieve within six months the minimum level of English required for the course preference of candidate.

Before applying you should read the contest rules are available here: Scholarships Handbook and special conditions for applicants from Latin America, available here: Country Profile.


Nomination paper

Those who do not have access to apply online can do so by email or post. For it must complete the application form and send it with supporting documentation required.

To obtain the application form, you have three options:
download here: Application form
e-mail request: becasadslatam@studyinaustralia.gov.au
apply in person at:
Austrade - ADS Scholarships for Latin America
Embassy of Australia, Chile
Avenida Isidora Goyenechea 3621
Office 902, Las Condes.
Santiago. Chile.
Phone: +56 2 733 47 25

The paper applications must bear the postmark dated no later than on April 30, 2012 and sent by express mail. You must send proof of express shipping with applicant's name before April 30, 2012 via email or fax abecasadslatam@studyinaustralia.gov.au +56 2331 5074.

Applications submitted after April 30 will not be considered.

Scholarships a Master Degree, Wordl Bank Program (JJ/WBGSP)

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master´s degree or its equivalent. The awards are given for one year and, provided that the academic program is longer than one year, may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof, subject to satisfactory academic performance in the first year and the availability of funds. There is an absolute two year maximum limit on JJ/WBGSP awards.

To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholarship under the Regular Program, an applicant must:

• Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow.
• Be born after March 31, 1972.
• Have, by March 31, 2012, at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full time professional experience acquired after a university degree, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Be in good health.
• Be of good character.
• Not be a permanent resident or a national of any industrialized country.
• Not be residing in an industrialized country for more than one year.
• Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, International Development Association, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.

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Scholarships in Finland for Students - Aalto University 2012

Aalto University offers educational programs in the fields of economics, art, technology and design. The university of Finland complements its training allowing their students to participate in business class in the country.

The scholarship program is for international students wishing to study in Finland through a scholarship covering tuition fees. Some of the programs offered are listed below:


Schools of Science, Engineering and Electrical Engineering:

• Master's Programme in Mobile Computing - Services and Security
• Master's Programme in Service Design and Engineering
• Master's Programme in Communications Ecosystem
• Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering

School of Economics

• Master's Degree Program in Information and Service Management
• Master's Degree Program in International Business Communication
• Master's Degree Program in Marketing

School of Art and Design

• Master's Degree Programme in Environmental Art

Cross disciplinary Degree Programmes

• Master's Degree Programme in International Design Business Management (MBDI)

More information About This Scholarships in Finlandia Here

Scholarship in the Republic of Austria for Master Studies in the Field of International Relations

the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria is offering a scholarship program for master's degree in economic sciences, social sciences, law or sociology, these grants apply to all students from countries like: U.S., Canada, France, Italy, Belgium (in general the whole European unity), all the countries of Latin America (Colombia, chle, Ecuador, peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, etc) and asia. the details of this scholarship to study in Austria are detailed below: 

• Closing Date For applications: 01.03.2012
• Country of origin: all (except Austria)
• Area of study or research:  Social Sciences, Law and Economics, Law, Economics, Sociology
• Detailed type of grant or Scholarship: semester or one-year grant
• Target Group:   graduates and postgraduates
• Authority awarding grant: Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria
• Duration: 10 months (one-time extension for a maximum of another 10 months is possible in case of a successful study progress) Grant benefit paid:

The scholarship in Austria cover:

1. monthly scholarship instalment: for students enrolled in a master or diploma programme: € 940
2. accident and health insurance, accommodation

• If necessary, the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an accident  and health insurance.
• The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation (student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: € 220 to € 470 (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of € 18.— per month to the OeAD for the provision of accommodation. The costs for insurance and accommodation have to be covered by the scholarship holder from the scholarship. Applicants for a scholarship coming from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance of up to max. € 500,  in addition to the scholarship.

mas informacion sobre este programa de becas en el exterior here

Motivational Letter, to do's and don'ts in the making

Hello friends, this time we will talk about one of the requirements and perhaps one of the most important when applying or participating in a call for grants, "the letter of intent, presentation or trial." The motivation letter is an important step for the PhD scholarship application, Master, see Erasmus Programs like this one aspect that highlights an applicant from another.

One of the prerequisites, and perhaps give you an advantage over other applicants, if it is done well, is the letter of intent, presentation or essay. Most, if not all, calls for grants requested as a condition the preparation of this letter is nothing more than a document in which we present our interests, our goals and something very important to point out the scholarship for which we are participating in training and contribute to our achieving our goals. This document is the opportunity to appear before the selection committee, to highlight information that can not be included elsewhere on the application, also evidenced the ability to express, to write, maturity, the motivations are of do a postgraduate, passion, leadership skills, among others.

The following are some recommendations to follow to write a good essay or letter of intention:

• Answer the questions asked: At some institutions or universities establish a series of three questions to be answered in preparing the document, do not rely avoid using the same letter of application to all notices which show, do one at a time.
• Try telling a story: Try to enrich your letter with concrete experiences, the worst thing you can do the boring the selection committee.
• Find or establish points of view: It is important to find a "hook" through which hold the attention of readers of our menu, so you can search for points of view or use different viewpoints to enrich the ideas that these pose.
• Focus on your opening paragraph: The opening paragraph of our essay or letter is the starting point to entice the reader, therefore we must pay close attention to how it's going to be drafted, never lose sight of this paragraph often depends on the intention to continue reading the document.
• Do not be afraid to say what you know: In the middle of the letter or essay, which is focus on detailing your interest in the field of study and what is the experience you have in it. Use any experience or have had contact with the field in which you speak fluently, such as seminars, books, practices, classes, or any other source of information to which you had access and which may be related to the subject .
• Avoid the use or mention of some issues: There is some information that is not so relevant at the time of drafting the document, for example talk about experiences that happened before high school, or talk about controversial topics like religion or politics.
• Make sure you write: Never goes without saying that it is necessary to check the spelling, syntax, the use of punctuation. Take your time to meticulously review of the letter or document to verify that is well written. Recalls the need to express yourself clearly and concisely.
• Avoid the most use of "clichés": Try to avoid the most use of "clichés" such that everyone always says and uses, must be original and stand out from the crowd.

To supplement this information then a short list of issues to consider and mistakes to be avoided when writing the essay or cover letter, read them carefully and keep in mind:

Aspects to consider ...

1. Try to make sense or guidance to your essay or letter of intent, everything must revolve around a main idea
2. Before you start writing you should choose the topic on which you want to talk, form and order which will expose the ideas.
3. Use concrete examples of experience you have gained throughout your life to support your ideas, this is the best way to distinguish yourself from other applicants. Note that it is not describing your experience, but to evaluate it.
4. Write about what interests you on what you love and you excited.
5. Attention to the opening paragraph, this is very important, so try to attract attention through an anecdote, a question or make a scene description.
6. The end of your essay or letter is also very important, so remember that at this point you must draw a conclusion from your ideas expressed at the beginning and to reiterate your thesis or main idea.
7. Check your essay as many times as necessary
8. Ask the opinion of third parties about the trial or caste is a good idea before submitting it, your opinion can be of much criticism useful to correct some things that you yourself could not perceive.
9. Try to correct your essay reading aloud, or grabándote and listening to the tape.
10. Try to write clearly and concisely.

Those who should avoid ...

1. Do not include information that does not reinforce the main idea, remember to be concise.
2. Do not write an autobiography or itinerary.
3. do not use clichés to begin the test or draw conclusions, avoiding phrases like "Let me introduce myself, my name is ...", "First of all I would like to thank the admissions committee for reading this letter ..." " I was born in the village of ... "," my parents are ... ".
4. Do not try to be a clown (you can use humor but not in an exaggerated form)
5. Do not be afraid to start over if the essay or letter you have written so far does not convince you at all or does not answer clearly the central idea.
6. Do not try to impress your readers with your vocabulary, avoid using technical language or very uncommon words.
7. Do not rely on the word processor of your computer will check spelling, tomato work also do it yourself (remember "wing and" are well written so the program does not correct them but never mean the same thing).
8. Do not use gimmicky formats and examples on the network or packages that are available for purchase.
9. Do not complain about the circumstances of your life, try to be positive.
10. Not to mention money as a motivator, nor state that wants to go home quickly.

Well folks, here are some tips to make the time of writing his essay or letter of intent to succeed, it is important to remember that these documents establish that drives us to further study and a board that gave me a very dear friend lily, "Establish clear they will do with that knowledge when they return home, as advantage to improve conditions and contribute to the development of their region or country" for no reason ... never say you want to leave the country in living, who are tired of a situation that live there, be positive and focus all their efforts to highlight their qualities, strengths and desires to contribute their own development and the region where they live.

Many greetings, and successes.

CECAD Cologne: Carrers in PhD - Scholarships 2012

Excellent research requires an excellent education. The CECAD Graduate School offers a comprehensive PhD program in the interdisciplinary and future-oriented field of aging research. The three-year program includes excellent research conditions with intensive guidance and state-of-the-art facilities in an international work environment. The doctoral program is completed by seminars and courses in aging research as well as practical career development opportunities (soft skills). Our students receive a full scholarship for the duration of the program. All communication as well as all courses in the CECAD doctoral program are conducted in English.

Key Features:

• Three-year full scholarship and no tuition fees
• Excellent research environment for aging research
• Interdisciplinary and structured PhD program in English language
• Intensive Support for international students

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The Scholarships Program 2012-2013 - CIUF - CUD

Within the programme for international courses and training programmes, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes. 

You will find on this site a list of international courses and training programmes for which there is a possibility of scholarship and the modalities of introduction of an application file as well as the rules of selection. These rules define the conformity of the files and therefore are very important. 

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