Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2015

This page provides information on scholarships for developing countries  students who are in need of scholarship to study at home and abroad. A scholarship programme is often created to reward students who have worked hard in their career path. Every year prominent Universities and organizations fund scholarships for the students of developing countries to fulfill their dreams of studying at home and overseas for shaping their career perfectly. These scholarships are both fully funded and partially funded. Below weaved list of scholarships for students of developing countries includes all academic levels as undergraduate, graduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students.

Islamic Development Bank Prize for Women
Applications are invited for IDB Prize available for both individuals and organizations. The prize aims to recognize the essential role of women in managing water resources and thereby, improving the economic and social conditions of their communities. The Prize consists of two cash awards-U.S. $ 50,000 for a woman or a group of women and U.S. $ 100,000 for an organization. To be eligible, women candidate should be engage in activities and /or reside in one of the IDB member countries or in a Muslim community in non-member countries. The closing date for application is 30 November, 2014.

2015 Commonwealth Medical Fellowships in UK
UK Department for International Development (DFID) is inviting applications for Medical fellowships available for doctors and dentists from Developing Commonwealth Countries.

2015 Asian Development Bank Graduate Internship Program

Asian Development Bank is inviting applications for Internship Program for graduates to work in a major international development organizations. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level program at a school in one of the ADB member nations, both prior to and after the internship assignment. Internship candidates have to be nationals of ADB members. The duration should be a minimum of eight (8) weeks (56 days) and a maximum of 26 weeks or six (6) months for one internship assignment. Application period for the 2015 Internship Program: 1st batch: 24 October – 19 November, 2nd batch:  16 January – 11 February, 3rd batch: 13 March – 8 April.

Field of Internship: The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on ADB’s current operational needs. The internship program offers the opportunity to work in a major international development organization
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: Asian Development Bank
Internship can be taken at: ADB Member Countries.

Eligibility: Internship candidates must:
-be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level program at a school in one of the ADB member nations, both prior to and after the internship assignment;

Edinburgh Global Master’s Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2015/2016

Applications are invited for up to 30 available University of Edinburgh Global Master’s Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic session. Fifteen scholarships will have a value of £5,000 each, while a further fifteen scholarships will have a value of £3,000 each. These scholarships will be tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from tuition fees. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree. The application deadline is 1 April 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in any subject offered by the University of Edinburgh for the 2015-2016 academic session.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: 
-The scholarships will be awarded to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham in UK, 2015

University of Nottingham is inviting applications for developing solutions masters scholarships available for the students of Africa, India or one of the listed countries of the Commonwealth. Applicants must already hold an offer to start a full-time master’s degree program, including MRes at Nottingham for September 2015. Up to 105 scholarships are awarded. Up to 30 scholarships will cover 100% tuition fee and up to 75 scholarships will cover 50% towards tuition fees. The application deadline is 24 April 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to start a full-time masters degree program, including MRes available within the: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, School of Geography–courses related to the area of Environment, Institute for Science & Society – courses related to the area of Science, Business School – courses allied to Operations Management and School of Law–MSc Law and Environmental Science.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at University of Nottingham.
Scholarship Provider: University of Nottingham
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

TAFE NSW Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2015

TAFE NSW Institutes are offering 100 scholarships for international students who have demonstrated academic merit and other achievements. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree courses. Each scholarship contributes $2,000 towards the tuition fees for a TAFE NSW course. Scholarship recipients will not receive any money. The application deadlines are 12 December 2014 for study in Semester 1, 2015 and Friday 29 May 2015.

Study Subject(s): TAFE NSW offers 300 courses within the Hunter Institute, Illawarra Institute, Northern Sydney Institute, Riverina Institute, South Western Sydney Institute, Sydney Institute, Western Institute and Western Sydney Institute.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree courses.
Scholarship Provider: TAFE NSW (Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS provider code: 00591E)

Postdoctoral Position in RNA Silencing at University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Postdoctoral Position in RNA Silencing at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen,  Denmark 2011
Study Subject(s):RNA Silencing
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen
Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark
Eligibility:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry or molecular biology. The successful applicant must have a thorough experience with protein purification, including different types of

Cranfield University offers PhD Research in Human, Social or Environmental Sciences, UK

PhD Research studentship in the field of Human, Social or Environmental Sciences, Cranfield University, UK
Study Subject(s):Delivery, performance and legacy: Negotiating innovative urban water options at the Olympic Park
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: DTA Award and Thames Water
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent and ideally an MSc in a related field such as the Human, Social or Environmental Sciences (e.g. behavioural, political, or administrative science). They should also have practical and recent experience of social survey techniques (e.g. interviewing, focus groups, observation). Familiarity with issues related to urban water management is desirable.

PhD Position in Bioenergy, Silviculture and Remote Sensing at the University of Toronto, Canada

Fully-funded PhD position in the field of Bioenergy, Silviculture, and Remote Sensing at the University of Toronto, Canada
Study Subject(s):Bioenergy, Silviculture, and Remote Sensing
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Toronto.
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
1) sincere interest in forest ecology, forestry, or remote sensing, 2) strong quantitative skills, 3) remote sensing and GIS skills, or the ability to learn them quickly, and 4) excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Pakistan HEC Cambridge Scholarship Program 2012 – HEC Overseas Scholarships

Scholarship Title: Pakistan HEC Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to the Pakistani Students who would like to study for PhD programme at the University of Cambridge, UK
Provided by: Cambridge Overseas Trust 
About the Trust:
The Cambridge Overseas Trust and their partners provide funding on a competitive basis to outstanding students from outside the European Union, under a variety of schemes.
Degree: PhD
Subject: Any subject, except Clinical degrees.
Conditions: Successful candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to return to work in Pakistan for a specified length of time after completion of their degree in Cambridge. 

The Postgraduate Apprenticeship at Taylor’s University, Malaysia

Postgraduate and PhD Fellowship Programme in the field of Business, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism and Science at Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Study Subject(s):Business, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism and Science and courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate and PhD
Scholarship Provider: Taylor’s University
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:-Students interested in pursuing their PhD at Taylor’s in the fields of Business, Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism and Science can apply for the PhD Fellowship Programme.
-Tutors will have responsibilities that range from leading tutorial sessions to conducting mini-lectures to supervising Tutorship programme  undergraduate projects and more.

Lissie Rathbone Scholarships at University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2012

International Undergraduate Scholarships in English and History at University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2012
Study Subject(s):English and History
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Canterbury
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility:
Each scholarship shall be awarded upon examination for excellence in NCEA level 3 or 4 or equivalent university entrance qualifications, for English and History.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Victor H. Loewenstein Scholarship at University of Edinburgh, UK 2012

Master’s Scholarship in Business Administration or International Business for Citizens outside the UK at University of Edinburgh, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):Business Administration, International Business
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-The scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens and residents of any country except the United Kingdom and who are applying for admission onto the Full-time MBA or MBA in International Business in September 2012.

2012 Edinburgh Global Development Academy Master’s Scholarship, UK

University of Edinburgh offers Master’s Scholarships for UK/EU and Developing Country applicants in UK 2012
Study Subject(s):Africa and International Development , Environment and Development , International Development, Science, Technology and International Development, South Asia and International Development
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-The scholarships covering the overseas rate of fee will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Development Academy programme at the University of Edinburgh.

2012 China Scholarships Council at University of Edinburgh, UK

PhD Scholarship in Various fields  for the applicants from Republic of China at University of Edinburgh, UK 2012
Study Subject(s):Communication and Information Technology, Agriculture, Life Sciences and Public Health, Materials Science and New Materials, Energy and the Environment Engineering, Applied Social Science and WTO-related areas ,Business and Law, Mathematics
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
The scholarships will be awarded to citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate PhD degree

International PhD Program in Microbiology at International Max Planck Research School, Germany

Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology and Philipps-University announce International PhD Program in Biogeochemistry, cellular & molecular microbiology, microbial biochemistry, molecular ecology, parasitology, plant-microbe interactions, GermanyStudy Subject(s):Biogeochemistry, cellular & molecular microbiology, microbial biochemistry, molecular ecology, parasitology, plant-microbe interactions
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: International Max Planck Research School
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
The programme is open to students from Germany as well as students from abroad. Applicants must hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree, or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry, biogeochemistry, genetics, molecular

Dulverton Scholarship at University of Oxford, 2012 UK

Master’s Scholarship in the field of Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Oxford, 2012 UK
Study Subject(s):Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: The Dulverton Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Candidates should be applying to start a one year Master’s course within the University’s Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanties and Social Sciences.
-Only full-time courses are eligible.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

2012 Leverhulme-Royal Society Africa Award in UK, Ghana and Tanzania

PhD in Agriculture, Water and sanitation,Basic human health research, Biodiversity, Energy at UK, Ghana and Tanzania Universities 2012
Study Subject(s):Agriculture (including animal health),Water and sanitation,Basic human health research (including medicinal chemistry),Biodiversity (including medicinal plants and green chemistry),Energy (including bio fuels)
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: the Leverhulme Trust.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK, Ghana and Tanzania
Eligibility:
The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering. Applications covering the following five identified national research priorities in Ghana and Tanzania are particularly encouraged:

PhD Fellowships for Research on Global Biogeochemical Cycles and the Earth System, Germany

PhD fellowships for Research on global biogeochemical cycles and the Earth system at IMPRS-gBGC located in Jena
Study Subject(s):Global Biogeochemical Cycles and the Earth system
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: IMPRS-gBGC
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
Applications for the program are open to well-motivated and highly-qualified students from all countries. A prerequisite is a diploma or master of science degree in geophysical sciences, environmental sciences,

Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities at University of Oxford, UK

Doctoral Research in the field of Humanities for the students of all nationalities at University of Oxford, UK
Study Subject(s):History, literature and languages
Course Level:Doctoral research
Scholarship Provider: Wolfson Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Candidates should be applying to start a new doctoral course at Oxford. Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information.

The Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2012-2013, USA

Master’s Scholarship for International Students at The Tilburg University, USA
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by Tilburg University
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: The Tilburg University
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
Candidates must have graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) in their relevant (under)graduate program or graduate in the top 10% of their class. Candidates should provide a motivation letter. (format for the motivation letter) Candidates must have been admitted to one of the graduate programs at Tilburg University*. Candidates must come from a non-EEA country Candidates must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University