Danish Government Summer Language Scholarships for International Students in Denmark, 2017

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Danish Government Summer Language Scholarships for International Students in Denmark, 2017

There is a great opportunity for the students of Israel, Russia, China, Canada, USA and various EU countries. The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in institutions of higher education.

The Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education is the Danish ministry in charge of research, innovation and education above high school/upper secondary school. Students can apply for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements programme to attend a Danish Summer Language Course.

Course Level: The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in institutions of higher education.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to attend a Danish Summer Language Course.

Scholarship Award: Students do not have to pay tuition for the course, the scholarship covers the tuition fee. Depending on the course the students will attend, the students will either have to pay for accommodation and meals themselves, or it will 

be provided by the course organiser:
If accommodation and/or meals are provided by the course organiser, it will be deducted from the DKK 5000 scholarship.
If accommodation and meals are not provided for by the course organiser, the students receive the DKK 5000 scholarship upon arrival to cover their accommodation and meals.
Please note that students must cover all travel expenses and other personal expenses (shopping, gifts, souvenirs, etc.) by themselves.

Number of Scholarships: There are 220 scholarships available for the Danish Summer Language Courses in 2017.

Scholarship can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility:

• The summer language courses in Danish are open to bachelor, master’s and PhD students.
• The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in the following countries and/or institutions:
  Group 1: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Turkey and United Kingdom.
  Japan (4 scholarships for participation in Danish Language Summer Courses of 3 weeks’ duration.)
  Group 2: Israel (3 scholarships for participation in Danish Summer Language courses of 3 weeks’ duration. One of these scholarships is reserved for a teacher from Danmarksskolen in Israel).
  -Russia (6 scholarships for participation in Danish Summer Language Courses of 3 weeks’ duration.)
  -The following institutions in China (exclusively): Beijing Foreign Studies University, The Danish Department, The Institute of European Language and Culture, Beijing, P.R. China
  –Group 3: Selected institutions in Canada, China, and USA:
  Canada
  University of British Columbia, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, Vancouver
  China
  Beijing Foreign Studies University, The Danish Department, Beijing
  Fudan University, College of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Shanghai
  The Institute of European Language and Culture, Beijing
  Sino-Danish Centre for Education and Research (SDC), Beijing
  USA
  Portland State University, Dept. of Foreign language and Literature, Portland, OR
  University of California, Department of Scandinavian Studies, Berkeley, CA
  University of California, The Scandinavian Section, Los Angeles, CA
  University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, Boulder, CO
  University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic Studies, Austin, TX
  University of Washington, Scandinavian Department, Seattle, WA
  University of Wisconsin, Department. of Scandinavian Studies, Madison, WI

Nationality: Students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom Japan, Israel, Russia, Canada and USA can apply for these Danish Summer Language scholarships.

How to Apply: Applicants from Group 1 and 3 should apply directly to the course organizer. Please be aware of the following before applying:

• Important! Students can apply to one course only. You will however be able to select a second choice, in case you cannot be placed in the course that you have picked as your first choice. Students who apply several places will be not be able to select the course themselves, but will be placed by the Agency to the best of its judgement.
• Students will not be awarded ECTS-points for attending a summer language course. These language courses are not ECTS awarding courses.
  Course organizers reserve the right to consider the distribution of nationalities in the final selection of candidates for the summer language courses. Previous experience has shown that over representation of any nationality on the individual course is not desirable.
• They recommend that accepted applicants, who will need a visa, contact the Danish diplomatic representation in their home country well in advance of their entry into Denmark. If you need a visa for your study period in Denmark

Note: Applications will open on January 16, 2017.

Application Deadline: The application deadline for the summer language courses is March 1, 2017.

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Asia Pacific University International Student Scholarships in Malaysia, 2017

Asia Pacific University is accepting applications for international student scholarships. Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation programme.

APU’s aim is to nurture and encourage innovation through their programmes, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is the most international university in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur, one of the most vibrant cities in Asia.

Scholarship holders must maintain a CGPA score of 3.00 to carry forward and maintain their scholarship throughout their studies.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award: These partial scholarships are limited to course fees only. All other fees & expenses including project fees, registration fees, living and travel expenses, except for the course fee as determined by the scholarship award shall be borne by the scholarship holder.

Scholarship can be taken in Malaysia

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships

• Scholarship holders must maintain a CGPA score of 3.00 to carry forward and maintain their scholarship throughout their studies.
• Students who have not obtained their final results may use their Forecast results to apply. However, their forecast results must be certified by the School.
• Should the student fail to achieve the required actual results after having been awarded a scholarship based on Forecast results, the award will be rescinded.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement: Scholarship holders must maintain a CGPA score of 3.00 to carry forward and maintain their scholarship throughout their studies.

Entrance Requirement:Undergraduate Degree Programme:Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree:

• 2 Principal Passes at STPM level and with 4 Credit Passes at SPM including Mathematics; or
• 2 Passes with at ‘A’ Levels and with a Credit Pass at ‘O’ Levels / GCSE including Mathematics; or
• The APIIT/APU Foundation or equivalent with CGPA of 2.0 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level; or
• 5 Grade B’s in UEC including Mathematics; or
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50%; or
• Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with minimum average of 60%; or
• South Australian Matriculation Certificate (SAM) with minimum of 60%; or
• International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 marks;
• Victorian Certificate of Education with minimum average of 50%;
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with minimum average of 50%; or
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
  Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:
• Successful completion of the APU Diploma; or
• Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to -Level 1 of an Honours degree.
  Foundation Programme:
• An overall credit pass in at least 5 subjects at SPM level (including a credit in Mathematics for ROUTE B ) (including a credit in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry) and a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); or
• 5 grade C passes at ‘O’ Level / GCSE; or
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
  Postgraduate Degree Programme:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as acceptable by the Senate; OR
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent but for CGPA below 2.50; can be accepted provided that the candidates must have 5 years working experience in relevant field.

English Language Requirement:Foundation and Diploma Programmes

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL : 65 (Internet Based Test), 513 (Paper Based Test), 183 (Computer Based Test)
• Other Certification or Evidence of English Proficiency that APU accepts as equivalent to the above
• Applicants who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to the commencement of the Foundation/Diploma programme.
  Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree Programmes
• IELTS : 6.0
• TOEFL : 79-80 (Internet Based Test), 550 (Paper Based Test), 213 (Computer Based Test)
• Other Certification or Evidence of English Proficiency that APU accepts as equivalent to the above
• Applicants who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Degree

Masters Degree Programmes: Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 550 or above.

Malaysia Scholarships

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post. The following documents should be submitted for the Scholarship Application:

• APU Application Form
• Passport Copy
• 4 Passport Size Photographs
• Academic Results & Transcripts
• Testimonials and Certificates of Achievements (Sports, Academic, Co-Curricular etc)
• Resume / CV – Reference Letters from the Previous School/College/University

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 15, 2017.

Scholarship Link

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