COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
Masters Degree
Brief Description:
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These
scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Host Institution(s):
You should apply to study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC. View a full list of UK universities with part funding agreements.
Level And Field(S) Of Study:
Masters Degree Programme under Electrical engineering, Science and technology are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This is even more important as a study reveals that electricians will see a 9% job growth in the coming years.
Official Scholarship Website: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/masters-scholarships/
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CHALMERS IPOET SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Chalmers University of Technology
Masters Degree
Brief Description:
Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships in 2019, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students.
Host Institution(s):
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden
Level/Field(s) of study:
Unrestricted – all of the electrical students, and current Master’s Programmes at Chalmers
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/fees-finance/Pages/iPOET.aspx
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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIPS (UTS)
- University of Twente
- Masters Degree
Brief description:
University Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries,
applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.
Two scholarships can be awarded to UTS recipients: Kipaji Scholarship and Professor de Winter Scholarship. These
scholarships have additional requirements.
Host Institution(s):
Univesity of Twente, The Netherlands
Level/Field(s) of study:
Qualifying Master’s Programmes offered at the University:
- Applied Mathematics· Applied Physics· Biomedical Engineering· Business Administration· Business Information Technology·
Chemical Engineering· Civil Engineering and Management· Communication Studies· Computer Science· Construction Management and
Engineering· Educational Science and Technology· Electrical Engineering· Embedded Systems· Environmental and Energy
Management· European Studies· Health Sciences· Human Media Interaction· Industrial Design Engineering· Industrial
Engineering and Management· Internet Science & Technology· Mechanical Engineering· Nanotechnology· Philosophy of Science,
Technology and Society· Psychology· Public Administration· Sustainable Energy Technology· Systems and Control
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/university-of-twente-scholarship/
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HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-EEA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Nuffic Netherlands
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Feb/1 May 2019 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts 2019
Brief description:
The Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in Holland.
Host Institution(s):
Participating research universities and Participating universities of applies sciences
Level/Field(s) of Study:
All masters students in the field of electrical engineering and Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme in eligible fields of study offered by the participating insitutions
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship
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ETH ZURICH EXCELLENCE MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS ETH Zurich
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Dec 2018 (annual)
Brief description:
ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the
Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP).
Host Institution(s):
ETH Zurich in Switzerland
Field(s) of study:
Eligible Masters Degree Programme offered by the University
Number of Scholarships:
The number of annual scholarships depends on the availability of funds.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html
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AAUW INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS IN USA FOR WOMEN AAUW
Masters or First Professional/PhD/Postdoctoral
Brief description:
AAUW (the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.
Host Institution(s):
Accredited U.S. institutions
Level/Field(s) of study:
Graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions, under the field of electrical-electronics engineering.
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY GLOBAL LEADERS FELLOWSHIP
George Washington University
Masters/PhD Degree
Brief description:
The Global Leaders Fellowship is for incoming graduate students (master’s and doctoral) at the George Washington University who will return to their countries of origin to apply skills learned through their formal education at the GW. The fellowship is intended for GW graduate students who will be future leaders in their fields in their home countries.
Host Institution(s):
George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
Field of study:
Masters and Doctoral programs under the following schools offered at Foggy Bottom campus :
- Electrical and electronics engineering.
- College of Professional Studies• Columbian College of Arts and Sciences• Elliott School of International Affairs• Graduate
School of Education and Human Development• School of Business (Executive Education program is not eligible)• School of
Engineering and Applied Science
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.gwu.edu/~fellows/fellowships/global_leaders.html
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DAAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY FOR DEVELOPMENT-RELATED POSTGRADUATE COURSES
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2018 (annual)
Brief description:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.
Host Institution(s):
German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses
Level/Field(s) of Study:
Basically for Electrical Engineering students.
Others majors are welcome to apply:
Masters or PhD courses in Economic Sciences/Business Administration/Political Economics; Development Cooperation;
Engineering and Related Sciences; Mathematics; Regional and Urban Planning; Agricultural and Forest Sciences; Natural and Environmental Sciences; Medicine and Public Health; Social Sciences, Education and Law; and Media Studies.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/der-daad/unsereaufgaben/entwicklungszusammenarbeit/foerderprogramme/hochschulen/infos/en/45192-development-related-postgraduate-coursesepos/
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COMMONWEALTH DISTANCE LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
DFID/UK Universities
Online Masters Degree
Brief description:
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses offered by UK universities.
This scholarship is available for masters students under Electrical Engineering, and others related fields.
Official Scholarship Website: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/
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ADB SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
ADB/University of Auckland
Masters Degree
Brief description:
The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member
countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic institution.
Host Institution(s):
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Field(s) of study:
The University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship scheme are limited to the following:
- Electrical Engineering.
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science (Environmental Science)
- Master of Arts (Development Studies)
- Master of International Business
- Masters Programmes in other Engineering courses
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/international-students/is-scholarships-loans-andfunding/is-asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship.html
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NOTTINGHAM DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Nottingham
Masters (MS) Degree
Brief description:
The Developing Solutions Scholarships are designed for international students who want to pursue a Master’s Degree in the
University of Nottingham and make a difference to the development of their home country.
Host Institution(s):
University of Nottingham in United Kingdom
Level and Field(s) of study:
Full-time Masters Degree Programmes, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2017 in an area of study within the following faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering( Electrical)
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships-fees-andfinance/scholarships/masters-scholarships/dev-sol-masters.aspx
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SWEDISH INSTITUTE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS
- Swedish Institute
- Masters Degree
Scholarship description:
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (SISS) are awarded to students from selected countries for full-time master’s level studies in Sweden starting in the Autumn semester 2018. This scholarship is available for electrical engineering and other related fields.
Host Universities/Institutions:
Swedish Higher Education Institutions and Swedish Universities
Level/Field(s) of study:
Check the list of eligible master programmes for the academic year 2018-2019.
Number of Scholarships:
An estimated 180 scholarships will be available.
Official Scholarship Website: https://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/scholarships-and-grants/the-swedish-institute-studyscholarships/
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EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIPS IN FRANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- French Government
- Masters/PhD Degree
Brief description:
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enrol in their masters and PhD programs.
It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants from developing countries at master’s level, and from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.
Level/Field(s) of study:
Master’s degree programme, in an Electrical Engineering programme, or in a PhD programme (in a cotutelle or joint doctoral thesis supervision, in partnership with a foreign higher education institution) in four major fields:
- law;
- economics and management;
- engineering sciences at Masters’ level, sciences in the broad sense for the Doctorate/PhD level (engineering science;
exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano and biotechnologies, Earth, space and environmental sciences, information sciences and technologies and communication);
- political sciences
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel
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AMSTERDAM EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS (AES)
- University of Amsterdam
- Masters Degree
Brief description:
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) awards scholarships to exceptionally talented students from outside Europe to pursue eligible Master’s Programmes offered at the University of Amsterdam.
Host Institution(s):
University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
Level/Field(s) of study:
Eligible English-Taught Masters Programme offered in the following faculties:
- Electrical Engineering
- Child Development and Education
- Communication
- Economics and Business
- Humanities
- Law
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Sciences
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/scholarships–tuition/scholarships-andloans/amsterdam-excellence-scholarship/amsterdam-excellence-scholarship.html
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WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- University of Westminster
- Masters Degree
Brief description:
Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study
a full-time Masters degree at the University.
Host Institution(s):
University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Level/Field of study:
Electrical Engineering program or any full-time Master’s Programme offered at University of Westminster except MBA.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-andfunding/scholarships/january-2017-scholarships/westminster-international-scholarship
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UNIPV INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
University of Pavia
Masters Degree
Brief description:
The University of Pavia (UNIPV), in order to promote international cooperation with the Developing Countries, offers 5 scholarships to study at the University of Pavia during the academic year 2017-2018.
Level/Field(s) of study:
Applicants may select only a master course degree taught in English, selected among those listed below:
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Automation Engineering
- Economics, Finance and International Integration
- International Business and Entrepreneurship
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- World Politics and International Relations
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.unipv.eu/site/en/home/fees-and-funding/fund-for-cooperation-and-knowledge.html
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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Bradford
Masters Degree
Study in: UK
Brief description:
The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (formerly known as Countries in Crisis Scholarships) are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.
Host Institution(s):
University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Field(s) of study:
Any full-time Master’s Programme (except MBA) offered at University of Bradford.
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/university-scholarships-andsupport/info/global-development-scholarship-2017-18
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NETHERLANDS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
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Netherlands Government
Masters/PhD/Short Courses
Study in: Netherlands
Brief description:
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) promote capacity building within organisations in 51 countries by providing fellowships for training and education for professionals. The NFP offers fellowships for qualified Master studies, PhD studies, or short courses offered at participating Dutch Universities.
Host Institution(s):
Dutch Universities that offer NFP qualified programmes/courses.
Level/Field(s) of study:
NFP-qualified Masters Programme, PhD programmes or Short Courses. Find a course/programme at this link then contact the Dutch higher education institution that offers that course to find out whether it is NFP-qualified.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlandsfellowship-programmes
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Heinrich Boll Scholarships In Germany For International Students.
Heinrich Boll Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree
Brief description:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.
Host Institution(s):
State or state-recognized Universities in Germany
Level/Field(s) of study:
The scholarships are towards Masters Degree or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, and all subjects offered at state or state-recognised universities in Germany
For EU students, Master’s Degree courses at state or state-recognised universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU
member states are possible.
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.boell.de/en/scholarships-application
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TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- ICDF/Taiwan Gov’t
- Bachelor’s/Masters/PhD Degree
Brief description:
TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program aims to assist partner developing countries to achieve sustainable development through education. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.
Host Institution(s):
See the list of Study Programs at Partner Universities for 2018 Scholarship Application
Level/Field(s) of study:
Undergraduate, Graduate, and Ph.D. programs in Electrical Engineering, and other related programs in the field of Science and Technology, Engineering, Public Health and Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Private Sector Development.
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12505&CtNode=30316&mp=2
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
University of Manitoba
Masters/PhD Degree
Study in: Canada
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are merit-based awards that are open to students of any nationality who will be registered as full-time graduate students (Masters or PhD) at the University of Manitoba.
Host Institution(s):
University of Manitoba, Canada
Field(s) of study:
Any graduate degree programs in Electrical Engineering, and other courses offered by the University (except those in the Faculty of Medicine and in the Master of Business Administration – MBA).
Official Scholarship Website: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/585.html
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MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (MIS)
- Gov’t of Malaysia
- Masters/PhD/PostDoc
Brief description:
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for International Students is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brains from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Host Institution(s):
Malaysian Public and Private Universities
Field(s) of study:
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies. Field of studies are in the following priority areas:
- a) Science and Electrical Engineering
- b) Agriculture and Fisheries
- c) Economics and Islamic Finance
- d) Information and Communication Technology
- e) Biotechnology
- f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
- g) Infrastructure and Utility
- h) Environmental Studies
- i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
Official Scholarship Website: https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/index.php
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AACE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Worth $2,500
AACE International Competitive Scholarships are offered to students who want to further their studies in the masters level or have completed one year of college, are currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited university for the fall term, and are pursuing a program in one of the following disciplines: agricultural engineering; architectural engineering;
building construction; business administration; chemical engineering; civil engineering; industrial engineering; manufacturing engineering; mechanical engineering; mining engineering; electrical engineering; quantity surveying. A minimum 3.0 GPA is also required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
http://web.aacei.org/resources/career-mentoring-center/scholarships
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ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
Worth $3,000
The Association of Iron and Steel offers scholarships to students majoring in the following programs: metallurgy, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, environmental science/engineering, and computer science.
The list of the different named scholarships and their specific eligibility requirements can be found at the scholarship website.
Applications doing their masters in Electrical Engineering will be accepted, including from university freshmen, sophomore, and junior applicants; a minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Application, essay and recommendation letters should express a strong interest in the iron and steel industry. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
http://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-internships-and-scholarships