Cyprus International University offers a number of specially funded scholarships and grants. Students must have one of these conditions in order to get a scholarship.

1- All international students are granted a scholarship by the Board of Trustees of CIU.
The tuition fee for international students is 2700 EURO per year.

2- Cyprus International University Scholarship:
This scholarship is granted on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by the university and special criteria established by the Rector’s Office.(TRNC Citizens only)

3- Student Placement Test Scholarship:
Cyprus International University grants a number of scholarships, to students who take the top places among the students who select CIU based on the Student Placement Test. The students are selected by the Student Selection and Placement Center for Universities (OSYM)(TR Citizens only).

4- Academic Honor / High Honor Scholarships:
Funds are available for students who have studied at least two semesters in CIU, completed all necessary courses and have a GPA of at least 3.50 and CGPA of 3.00.

For detailed information on the above scholarships and other types of financial aids, please contact the Registrar’s Office through info@ciu.edu.tr.

Scholarships in Cyprus

American University Cyprus (AUC)

American University Cyprus (AUC) is located in the northern part of Cyprus in the beautiful city of Kyrenia and it is the most centrally located island of the globe, making AUC unique from other universities.

Learning at AUC is a great experience. Computer Laboratories are equipped with the latest technology and internet access is available at any time. The university library has links with other universities in North Cyprus, universities in Turkey, the USA and the UK to enable students to read and download published magazines and journals.  Games and sports facilities are excellent. Service centers such as catering, health and counseling services are available, along with book shops.

AUC is giving its education following the American (credit) system. 1 academic year consists of 3 semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer.  AUC has global partners with universities of 25 countries like USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany etc.  It has partnership with the University of Northern Virginia (UNVA) in the USA, and has established UNVA Cyprus in Northern Cyprus. Students have an option of having either and/or both AUC and/or UNVA degrees as long as they fulfill the requirements. AUC offers Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate Degrees in the field of Business and Economics, Engineering and Architecture, Law and Education.

AUC offers opportunity to obtain “Dual Degree” through various study options. AUC offers opportunity to study at University of Northern Virginia (UNVA) in Virginia, USA, and opportunity to study at UNVA-Prague in Czechoslovakia in Central Europe.

AUC offers scholarship to students, provides reasonable Tuition Fees, affordable leaving expenses and free visa.

GAU provides full assistance through out the application process of the student, easy acceptance, reduced fees and affordable conditions.

At AUC you have the opportunity to choose any of the option, based on your

interest:

1. 3+1 option:  You can study at AUC Cyprus Campus for 3 years and study the final year at UNVA or UNVA-Prague, and obtain dual degree from AUC and UNVA or UNVA-Prague.

2. 2+2 option:  You can study at AUC Cyprus Campus for 2 years and study the final 2 years at UNVA or UNVA-Prague, and obtain dual degree from AUC and UNVA or UNVA-Prague.

3. 4 years at AUC: You can study at AUC Cyprus Campus for 4 years, and pay extra 250$ per year to obtain dual degree, either from UNVA or UNVA-Prague, at the end of the program.

Scholarships:  AUC is offering scholarship (full and partial) to students wishing to enroll in AUC for the fall semester in September 2005. Students who have completed 10 credit courses and have a CGPA minimum of 3.00 can also apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are offered to students who represent AUC in a sporting activity (from 20%-100%scholarship) as well.

Tuition fees and living expenses:

For 1 Academic year

Bachelor’s Degree:    1year         

Registration Fee:   US$ 300                              

Tuition Fee:       US$ 4200   

Sports and Cultural Activities fees:   US$ 105 (this is taken after the 1st year, each semester.)

Books: US$ 100-150 per semester  

Accommodation:  from 1000$ (Double room) – 1400$ (single room) per year.

Minimum living expenses for 1 year: 2000$ – 2500$, depending on the student’s individual life style. 

Total: US$ 8700 minimum 

Students can also complete the studies within 3 years if they take summer semester.

MBA Degree:

1 Course: 500 $, 1 course = 3 credits., in one semester student should take minimum 3 courses.

Scholarship offer

American University Cyprus is now offering 40% scholarship to the prospective students who will enroll in the Spring 2005 semester as a part of celebrating its 20th anniversary year of American university. After the first year, students whose CGPA is 3.00 can also apply for a scholarship.  AUC students who actively take part in sport events can also apply for the scholarship (20%-100%).

An application form can be obtained from the registrar’s office or apply by email: zerrin@gau.edu.tr

Website: www.gau.edu.tr

First Steps:

The British Government and other UK organizations provide a number of scholarships and awards to help international students study in the UK.

Contact your own Ministry of Education or Education Department for details of scholarship opportunities for students studying overseas. Your nearest British Council Office/British Embassy or High Commission should have details of British scholarship schemes, details of educational and training courses and information on living in UK.

Application for a Scholarship:
Competition is huge with strict requirements to be met. The majority of grants do not meet the whole cost of the course. Deadlines vary but you should apply for your grant at least a year before the start of your course.

Note:
Please ensure you have sufficient money to cover all academic fees and living expenses before traveling to the UK. It is almost impossible to arrange financial support once you have left your home country. Immigration authorities will not normally allow entry into the UK without evidence of total financial cover for the duration of your stay.

Be particularly careful if you have only received a partial scholarship or intend to bring your family with you. The local British Council Office will advise you of up to date living costs in the UK.

British Council offices around the world are listed here: British Council International Offices.

Once you have accepted a scholarship and begun studying, it will be very unlikely that you will be able to change you course or extend your scholarship.

Postgraduate Scholarships:

British Chevening Scholarships- Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Annual scholarships- Preference is given to candidates already in a career Selection is carried out overseas by British Embassies/High Commissions- you should be resident in your home country when you apply.

Contact:
British Embassy or British High Commission in your home country. Do not write to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

British Council Fellowship Programme – British Council

Grants for postgraduate study or research. Awarded by local British Council Director. Apply to the British council Office in you home country – you will be interviewed in your home country.

Contact:
British Council Office in your own country. British Council offices around the world are listed here: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-contact-worldwide.htm

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP):
Overseas Development Administration and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

You may be eligible if you are a citizen of either a Commonwealth country (not the Commonwealth of Independent States) or a British dependent territory. You must be under 25 years of age, be a permanent resident of your country and hold a university degree or equivalent qualification. It may sometimes be possible to apply to a first-degree course under this scheme if no appropriate programme of study is available in your home country.

Grants are for one or three years and usually cover travel, tuition fees and living expensed. Financial help with books or clothes is sometimes available as in allowance to help you with the cost of maintaining you spouse.

Contact:
Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in your own country. If you are already in the UK, contact the Association of Connonwealth Universities (ACU) for advice. (See later notes).

Department for International Development (DfID):
Shared Scholarship Scheme (formerly ODASSS) – Joint funding by the DfID and participating universities in the UK.

To be eligible you must come from a developing Commonwealth country and your chosen course be unavailable in your home country. Awards are usually for taught courses at postgraduate level. You should normally be under 35 years of age, fluent in English language, not employed by your government or by an international organization.

Contact:
Participating UK University. Lists are available from the British Council Office, British High Commission or the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

British Council offices around the world are listed here: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-contact-worldwide.htm

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS):
Department for Education and Employment

These grants are for postgraduate registered research students. Selection is purely on academic merit and research potential. Grants, which are initially for one year but may be extended, cover the difference between home and overseas level of tuition fees. There is no maintenance grant.

Contact: The British Higher Education institution which has accepted you, or provisionally accepted you, for your course, or the ORSAS office at the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals (CVAP).

Royal Society Fellowships

These fellowships enable key post-doctoral scientists from a selection of countries to undertake research in the UK.

Contact:
Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y5AG

Undergraduate Scholarships:

Most scholarships for study in the UK are for postgraduate courses. In special circumstances, applications for undergraduate study may be considered under the following schemes.

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

Department for International Development (DfID) Shared Scholarship Scheme (formerly ODASSS)

Scholarships for Specified Nationals:

Sino-British Friendship Scholarship Scheme:
Hong Kong Industrialist, Chinese Government and the DfID for postgraduate study.

Citizens of the People Republic of China are eligible to apply for this award for postgraduate research study or research attachments in science, technology, medicine, humanities and social studies. The award may cover tuition fees for up to 3 years plus a contribution to fares and UK costs.

Contact:
Chinese State Education Commission

Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies

Outstanding Hong Kong students, intending to study postgraduate courses overseas, are eligible to apply for this award. Candidates must have a strong commitment and intention to return to Hong Kong following completion of their studies where they will be expected to work for a minimum of three years.

Contact:
The Secretary, Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council, Queensway Government Offices, Low Block, G/F 66 Queensway, Hong Kong

British Marshall Scholarships:
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Awards for undergraduate study in the UK are open to US citizens who are graduates of US universities and are under 26 years of age. Selection is through regional committees in the US. Awards, which cover fares, tuition fees, maintenance, book, theses and travel allowances are usually for two years renewable to cover a third year in certain circumstances.

Contact: USA: Universities/Colleges in the US. British Consulates General or British Information Services, 845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022, USA.

Contact: UK: Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, John Foster House, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1H OPF

Fulbright Scholarships:
Department for Education and Employment and the US Government

Open to US graduates for study in the UK. NO subject or age restriction. Awarded are for nine months with a renewal for one year to a limited number of students. Grants cover round-trip travel, maintenance, approved tuition fees and an incidental allowance.

Contact:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA

Lecturing or Advanced Research Awards

Lecturing or Advanced Research awards are also available for a minimum of three months. Programmed awards following specific requests from UK institutions and grants in aid made on a competitive basis are available.

There is also a Faculty Exchange Programme award for exchange teaching purposes.

Contact:
The Fulbright Commission, London, by the British participant in the exchange.

Fellowships are offered for research librarians and academic administrators to spend three months gaining relevant experience in the UK. Arts fellowships and professional fellowships are awarded for periods of six to nine months study in the UK.

Contact:
USA: The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CEIS) 3400 International Drive NW Suite M-500, Washington DC 20008-3097

UK: The Fulbright Commission, 6 Porter Street, London W1M 2HB

Commonwealth Nassau Fellowship

A scheme for non-white South African students to study in Britain. Preference is given to postgraduate students who have not already obtained a first degree.

Contact:
Department for International Development (DfID), 94 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5TL

The African Educational Trust
This offers a number of scholarships to students from Southern Africa (Mostly Namibia and South Africa) especially those students who are unable to study in their home country due to political or educational discrimination.

Contact:
United Nations Educational and Training programme for Southern African Scholarships, United Nations, New York, NY 10017, USA.

MBA scholarships

We have a large portfolio of scholarships currently available to students offered a place on the London Business School MBA. Many of our scholarships have different application procedures – some are awarded solely on consideration of the original MBA application, whilst others require you to submit additional material.  If you are interested in being considered for a specific award, please make sure you read the instructions carefully and follow the required procedure.

London Business School Annual Fund Scholarships
Each year, London Business School awards a number of Annual Fund Scholarships to the most outstanding MBA applicants joining the full-time MBA Programme.  Usually awarded at the same time candidates are offered a place on the programme, these prestigious awards are based on academic and professional merit and the information supplied in the original MBA application.  Last year 35 Annual Fund awards of up to £20,000 were made across 18 different nationalities.

Please note: Annual Fund scholarships are usually awarded to candidates who apply to the MBA Programme in Stage 1, 2 or 3 of the admissions process. We strongly recommend that if you wish to be considered for these scholarships, particularly the awards based on nationality, you apply as early as possible.

London Business School Donor Funded Scholarships
Many of our scholarships are funded through the generosity of individual alumni and friends, reuniting classes, our corporate partners, foundations and student clubs.  These scholarships are available to students starting the London Business School MBA in August 2008, who are not in receipt of corporate sponsorship.

Please note: Most Donor Funded scholarships require offered candidates to submit a separate scholarship application by 5pm, Friday 30 May, 2008.  They are, therefore, only available to candidates who are offered a place on the MBA Programme in Stages 1, 2 or 3 of the admissions process.  If you wish to apply for any of these awards you must apply for the programme by Stage 3 at the very latest. Details on how to apply will be made available to successful candidates following notification of acceptance.  Scholarships are usually awarded in early June, and the Scholarships Committee aims to award as many scholarships as possible before the Reservation Fee deadline (20 June 2008). However, there may be some scholarships that are awarded after this deadline due to the number of applications we receive and the involvement of external committees.

The scholarships below will be awarded to students joining our class in August 2008 (please note we currently only have scholarships for first year students).  In order to help you identify the awards most relevant to you, please use the links below:

• London Business School Scholarships open to all
• London Business School Scholarships for women
• London Business School Scholarships by nationality
• Financial Need Bursaries
• External Scholarships

1.- NIVEL DE ESTUDIOS: DOCTORADO E INVESTIGACIONES DOCTORALES O POSDOCTORALES.

2.- ÁREAS DE ESTUDIO: CIENCIAS, TECNOLOGÍA, HUMANIDADES Y ARTE.

3.- IDIOMA: FINÉS, SUECO Y/O INGLÉS.

4.- DURACIÓN: DE TRES A NUEVE MESES, ENTRE SEPTIEMBRE Y MAYO, SIN POSIBILIDAD DE PRÓRROGA.

5.- EDAD: SIN LÍMITE.

6.- FECHA APROXIMADA PARA
EL INICIO DE LOS ESTUDIOS: SEPTIEMBRE DE 2008.

7.- FECHA LÍMITE PARA LA ENTREGA
DE DOCUMENTOS EN LA SECRETARÍA DE
RELACIONES EXTERIORES: 18 DE ENERO DE 2008.

8.- BENEFICIO DE LA BECA

A) ASIGNACIÓN MENSUAL PARA MANUTENCIÓN DE 1,000 EUROS.

9.- EL PASAJE AÉREO MÉXICO-FINLANDIA-MÉXICO CORRERÁ POR CUENTA DE LOS BECARIOS.

10.- REQUISITOS PARA OPTAR POR UNA BECA:

A) HOJA DE REGISTRO DE LA SECRETARÍA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES, DEBIDAMENTE LLENADA (ORIGINAL Y COPIA CON FOTOGRAFÍAS ORIGINALES EN AMBOS EJEMPLARES).

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B) CARTA DE POSTULACIÓN DE LA INSTITUCIÓN EN LA QUE SE REALIZARON LOS ESTUDIOS UNIVERSITARIOS, O DE AQUELLA EN LA QUE SE LABORA, DIRIGIDA AL DIRECTOR GENERAL DE ASUNTOS CULTURALES DE LA SECRETARÍA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES, MAESTRO ALBERTO FIERRO GARZA (ORIGINAL Y DOS COPIAS).

**C) FORMULARIO DE SOLICITUD DE BECA OFICIAL DEL CIMO (GOBIERNO FINLANDÉS) DEBIDAMENTE LLENADO (ORIGINAL Y COPIA CON FOTOGRAFÍAS). DICHO FORMULARIO SE PUEDE OBTENER EN EL SIGUIENTE LINK: http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/FORM_scholarshippool2008-09.doc

**D) DOS CARTAS DE RECOMENDACIÓN ACADÉMICA Y/O LABORAL (ORIGINALES Y COPIAS).

**E) TÍTULOS DE LICENTIATURA Y MAESTRÍA (COPIAS ÚNICAMENTE).

**F) CURRICULUM VITAE CON DOCUMENTOS PROBATORIOS (COPIAS ÚNICAMENTE).

**G) CERTIFICADO DE MATERIAS CURSADAS Y CALIFICACIONES OBTENIDAS EN LOS ESTUDIOS UNIVERSITARIOS Y, EN SU CASO, DE POSGRADO (UNA COPIA DE CADA DOCUMENTO).

**H) CERTIFICADO QUE ACREDITE UN BUEN DOMINIO DEL IDIOMA FINÉS, SUECO O INGLÉS EXTENDIDO POR ALGUNA INSTITUCIÓN RECONOCIDA A NIVEL INTERNACIONAL.

I) ACTA DE NACIMIENTO (COPIA).

**J) CERTIFICADO MÉDICO DE BUEN ESTADO DE SALUD (ORIGINAL Y COPIA).

**K) CUESTIONARIO DE LA SECRETARÍA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES RELATIVO AL PLAN DE TRABAJO Y EXPOSICIÓN DE MOTIVOS (ORIGINAL Y COPIA).

**L) DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DEL PLAN DE ESTUDIOS O INVESTIGACIÓN (DE 1 A 2 CUARTILLAS).

M) CARTA DE CONTACTO FORMAL O DE ACEPTACIÓN ACADÉMICA DE LA INSTITUCIÓN EN LA QUE SE VAYAN A REALIZAR LOS ESTUDIOS O INVESTIGACIÓN.

N) DOS FOTOGRAFÍAS TAMAÑO CREDENCIAL, ADICIONALES A LAS DE LA HOJA DE REGISTRO Y EL FORMULARIO.

**Ñ) CONSTANCIAS DE PROMEDIOS OBTENIDOS EN LOS ESTUDIOS DE LICENCIATURA Y MAESTRÍA.

LA DOCUMENTACIÓN MARCADA CON ASTERISCOS (**), DEBERÁ PRESENTARSE CONTESTADA O TRADUCIDA AL IDIOMA INGLÉS. EL CUESTIONARIO SOLICITADO EN EL INCISO K) DEBE ENTREGARSE EN AMBOS IDIOMAS.
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NOTAS: NO SE RECIBIRÁN EXPEDIENTES DE CANDIDATOS CUYO PROMEDIO GENERAL DE CALIFICACIONES OBTENIDAS EN LA LICENCIATURA SEA MENOR DE 8.

LAS CANDIDATURAS DEBERÁN ENTREGARSE EN EL ORDEN MENCIONADO ANTERIORMENTE, EN FÓLDER CON BROCHE TIPO “BACCO” Y SEPARADORES, CON EL NÚMERO DE COPIAS MENCIONADAS EN CADA RUBRO, DE OTRA FORMA NO SERÁN RECIBIDAS.

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LOS EXPEDIENTES DE LOS CANDIDATOS QUE NO SATISFAGAN TODOS LOS REQUISITOS SEÑALADOS EN ESTA CONVOCATORIA NO PODRÁN SER TOMADOS EN CONSIDERACIÓN, POR LO QUE SE RECOMIENDA PRESENTAR LA DOCUMENTACIÓN DEBIDAMENTE CONTESTADA.

NO SE RECIBIRÁN DOCUMENTOS ORIGINALES DE TÍTULOS ACADÉMICOS, CERTIFICADOS DE ESTUDIO, DIPLOMAS OBTENIDOS, O DEL ACTA DE NACIMIENTO Y/O CUALQUIER OTRO DOCUMENTO QUE PUEDA SER DE IMPORTANCIA PARA EL CANDIDATO, YA QUE LA DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE ASUNTOS CULTURALES NO ASUME NINGUNA RESPONSABILIDAD POR EL EVENTUAL EXTRAVÍO DE ALGUN DOCUMENTO.

PARA OBTENER MAYOR INFORMACIÓN SE PODRÁ CONSULTAR LA PÁGINA DE INTERNET DEL CIMO:
http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/postgraduate_studies_and_research/scholarship_pool.html.

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