Curtin Health Science – English Language Bridging Scholarships, Curtin University, Australia

This scholarship will provide English Language Bridging Intensive courses (ELB) for students from China and Hong Kong who are eligible for an undergraduate Faculty of Health Sciences course at Curtin Bentley, and students from Indonesia who are eligible for a postgraduate Faculty of Health Sciences course at Curtin Bentley.

Student type: Future Students
Faculty: Health Sciences
Gender: Both
Nationality: International students
Scholarship base: Merit Based

Course type

    Undergraduate
    Postgraduate Coursework

Value
This scholarship provides 100 per cent of tuition fees of the English Lanuage Bridging intensive Course.

There are:

    10 scholarships for students from China
    6 scholarships for students from Indonesia
    4 scholarships for students from Hong Kong

Eligible courses
All Health Science courses will be considered excluding Master of Physiotherapy and Master of Psychology.

Undergraduate courses are available for Chinese and Hong Kong students ONLY

Postgraduate courses are available for Indonesian students ONLY

Eligibility criteria
Applicants must

    be a future international student from China, Indonesia or Hong Kong
    enroll in the Curtin ELB intensive course commencing 21 November 2012
    achieve the following in IELTS or equivalent English Language proficiency test:
        an overall band of 5.5 for health science programs requiring a level of 6.0; or
        an overall band of 6.0 for health sciences programs requiring a level of 6.5; or
        an overall band of 6.5 for health sciences programs requiring a level of 7.0

How to apply

Application process
To be considered for a scholarship, application for admission must be made through a Curtin registered agent. Visit http://international.curtin.edu.au/agents-in-your-country.cfm to find an agent in your country.

Applications open: 4/09/2012
Applications close: 31/10/2012

Further information
If you are an Indonesian student, please email Bernice Baster at b.baster@curtin.edu.au for more information.

If you are a Chinese or Hong Kong student, please email Michelle Sim at michelle.sim@curtin.edu.au for more information.

[USA] Ancora Foundation Graduate Fellowship at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Ancora Foundation Graduate Fellowship at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Overview
One scholarship is offered each year for enrollment in the Stanford Sloan Master`s Program, a 10 ½ month, full-time program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Management.

One of three degree programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Stanford Sloan Program provides an ideal learning environment for successful mid-career executives who are preparing for greater levels of leadership and responsibility within their organizations, or who may be choosing a new career path. Stanford Sloan Fellows come from over 20 different countries, sharing personal and professional insights based on their years of significant work experience (minimum of 8).

The small class size coupled with the collaborative nature of the Program creates a wonderful dynamic of shared learning. Furthermore, the Business School takes advantage of interdisciplinary collaboration among Stanford`s seven schools to fuel discussion of innovative solutions to pressing business and global issues.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should have (a) a confirmed acceptance at the Stanford Sloan Master`s Program; (b) an excellent academic record with a first degree equivalent to a good Second Class (Upper) Honors or higher or a GPA of at least 3.5; (c) a very good command of the English Language including a TOEFL (100 minimum on iBT); (d) GMAT score (no minimum score required, but careful preparation is highly recommended); (e) at least eight years of full-time work experience, including five years as a manager; and (e) assessed to have outstanding potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.

Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-January, and decisions will be mailed within four weeks of receipt of your application. For the 2012 intake, the application deadline is December 15, 2011. More information about the Stanford Sloan Program and the application process can be found in the following website:
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sloan/

and

http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sloan/apply/

Terms and Conditions
Each fellowship is tenable for 10 ½ month only for full-time students on the Master of Science in Management program. The successful candidate is expected to complete his/her studies within the tenable period.

Each scholarship will cover the following:

• Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by Stanford Graduate School of Business);
• Monthly stipend; and
• Return air-ticket (economy class)

http://ancorafoundation.com//programs/stanford/