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ENS International selection scholarship to France(fully funded)

The Ecole normale supérieure:

Ecole normale supérieure aims at varying its students’ profiles and incorporates students to be enrolled in the 3rd year of bachelor in Math and in Computing science (licence 3) or 1st year of master (master 1), coming from all over the world and from all disciplines. The competitive examination of the International selection is intended to young graduates in Arts & Humanities as well as Sciences, who justify at least of one-year undergraduate studies in a foreign university and distinguish themselves with outstanding results.

The examination takes place in 2 steps: a selection based upon application, then oral and written exams (Arts&Humanities) or oral exams only (Sciences) for shortlisted candidates.

Host country: France

Host University: Ecole normale supérieure (ENS)

Scholarship coverage: Fully funded

The number of positions: ENS opens 10 positions in Sciences and 10 positions in Arts& Humanities.

Degree levelMasters

Eligible countries: All Nationalities

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates must be under 26 when they apply (must not have reached their 26th birthday)
  • Candidates apply only once to the International Selection
  • Candidates must not have lived in France more than 10 months during the academic year of the selection (September 1st – August 31st) nor the previous year.
  • Candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university (outside France) during the calendar year preceding the start of applications.
  • Candidates justify at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university (outside France), on the 1st of September following admission.

On rare occasions, the Director of ENS may authorise applications from candidates whose academic background is non-standard.

Procedure:

Application to International selection according to the calendars below.

  • If your file is complete, it is submitted to the jury.
  • If the jury selects your dossier, you are invited to take written and oral tests.
  • The marks obtained at the tests determine the list of admitted students.

NB: Applicants interested in the Department of Cognitive Studies (DEC) can apply using the Science or Arts&Humanities forms indiscriminately. This document shows the differences between these 2 options. All candidates MUST contact the DEC in order to choose the right way, based on their personal academic background.

International selection in Arts & Humanities

Academic disciplines offered through International selection in Arts&Humanities: Anthropology, Archeology, Classical studies (Greek, Latin), Cinema, Theater studies, History of Art, Musicology, Cognitive sciences, Economics, Political studies, Geography, History, History and Philosophy of Law, History and Philosophy of Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology.

List of documents to be submitted on the dedicated platform:

  • Detailed editable application form: HERE
  • Passport-1st page only (for non-European candidates) or ID card (for European candidates)
  • High school diploma
  • University transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages long fon : Times New Roman, 12 pt and 1.5 line spacing) – written in French; Candidates in Economics, Linguistics or Cognitive studies must submit their motivation letter both in French and in English
  • Research project of 3 pages maximum (10 000 characters including spaces).  This is not a cover letter but a research project: it should address a well-defined topic and deal with a core issue, then develop a set of arguments and provide for a few hypotheses. The material the research project relies on (e.g. fieldwork, corpus, database, archives, etc.) has to be precisely described. The research project refers to an existing scientific literature while selecting a small range of relevant and informed references.This project includes a bibliography (list of 10 books, including articles or literary works you have read and which turned out to be important in your intellectual career). It comes in addition to the study project. – written in French; Candidates in Economics, Linguistics or Cognitive studies can submit their  project either in French or in English

All these documents must be deposited, merged as a unique Pdf, on a platform whose link will be sent once you have filled your initial application form on HERE

This unique pdf  must be named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf”

  • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation sent by Email by your referees; Editable sample (with Email address) to download HERE

If incomplete, your application will not be taken into consideration.

International selection in Sciences Ecole normale

Academic disciplines offered through International selection in Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earthscience, Computing science, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive sciences

List of documents to be submitted on the dedicated platform:

  • Detailed editable application form: HERE
  • Passport-1st page only (for non-European candidates) or ID card (for European candidates)
  • High school diploma
  • University transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages long : Times New Roman, 12 pt and 1.5 line spacing) – writen either in French or in English

All these documents must be deposited, merged as a unique Pdf, on a platform whose link will be sent once you have filled your initial application form on HERE

This unique pdf  must be named “Family Name-Given Name.pdf”

  • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation sent by Email by your referees; Editable sample (with Email address) to download HERE

If incomplete, your application will not be taken into consideration.

Deadline:

the application deadline is December 9 for art and humanities applicants and December 12 for science applicants

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Chinese Government Scholarship At Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin institude was established in 1920 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. In 1954, HIT became one of China’s first six leading universities. Presently HIT is a member of China’s top nine University Union (C9). It is a National Key University with science and engineering as its core and has developed to include management, liberal arts, economy, law and other disciplines. In the US News ranking for the Best Global Universities for Engineering, HIT ranked No.2 in China and No.4 globally.

For international students out of China only those who want to study master or PhD degree can apply for HIT Independent Recruitment Program. HIT Independent Recruitment Program covers tuition fee, accommodation fee, stipend and insurance fee. It is one of the programs of Chinese Government Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as CSC scholarship) and assigned from the Ministry of Education (hereinafter referred to as MOE) to the university to recruit outstanding international students. Applicants need to submit the application materials according to school requirements. HIT will select the best applicants and recommend to the China Scholarship Council.

Host country: China

Host University: Harbin Institute of Technology

Scholarship covarage: Fully funded

Degree level: Masters

Eligble countries: Non-chinse citizens

Programs:

  • School of Astronautics
  • School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Electronics and Information Engineering
  • School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering
  • School of Mechatronics Engineering
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Material Science and Engineering
  • School of Transportation Science and Technology
  • School of Energy Science and Engineering
  • School of Computer Science and Technology
  • School of Electrical Engineering and Automation
  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • School of Science
  • School of Foreign Languages
  • School of Economy and Management
  • School of Life Science and Technology
  • School of Humanities and S.S.&Law
  • School of Environment
  • School of Marxism

ll doctoral degree programs are taught in English or Chinese (except School of Humanities, S. S. and Law). Master’s degree programs are generally taught in Chinese, except the English programs of Management, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Chemical Engineering & Life Science and Technology.
For programs taught in English, applicant whose native language is not English should submit an English proficiency certificate; for Chinese-medium programs or Remedial Chinese Language Courses, applicant should submit report of HSK4 or above (valid for two years).

the schlarship Benefits:

  1. 1.Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, and accommodation fee;

  2. 2.800 RMB per year for Comprehensive Medical Insurance;

  3. 3.Monthly stipend is granted to the students at the following rates after freshman coming to China to register, the stipend will not be reissued before coming China:

Master’s degree candidate: 3,000 RMB/month
Doctoral degree candidate: 3,500 RMB/month

Eligibility:

    1. 1.Applicants must be non-Chinese nationality in good health.

    2. 2.International students out of China or former graduates of Chinese universities.

    3. 3.Educational background required and age limit:

Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35; Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40. 

  1. 4.Excellent performance in study.

  2. 5.Applicants should have good ability in scientific research.

Note: The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

Application Materials

The applicants need to provide the following materials truly and correctly (two sets) and pay for the material assessment fee.

    1. 1.Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (two sets).

The CSC Online Application System is available at: http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/ .

Scholarship type: B

code: 10213

    1. 2.Highest full-time study diploma (original notarized document in English or Chinese).

Note: If applicants are university students, they should provide original notarized pre-graduation certificate in English or Chinese.
Notarization must be carried out through formal institution, the signature or seal from school or working unit does not have the effect of notarization.

    1. 3.Transcripts (It is not required to be notarized, but must be signed and sealed from the university. The transcripts in other languages must be translated in English or Chinese with notarization).

    2. 4.A study or research plan (not less than 800 words in English or Chinese). 

    3. 5.Two recommendation letters by professors or associate professors in English or Chinese.

    4. 6.Passport copy (Valid for one year at least).

    5. 7.Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Note:The form is printed by the Chinese Health and Quarantine Department and is restricted to those who study in China for more than 6 months. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The medical examination result is generally valid for 6 months.

    1. 8.Bank Receipt of Material Assessment Fee: 60 USD or 400 RMB

Applicants should post the paper application materials with the copy of remittance receipt. Paper materials and material assessment fee are non-refundable.

Remittance Information:

Bank Name: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Harbin, Da Zhi Branch
Bank Address: 318 East Dazhi Street, Harbin, People’s Republic of China
Name: Harbin Institute of Technology
Account Number: 3500040109008900513
SWIFT/BIC: ICBKCNBJHLJ

    1. 9.Language proficiency certificate

Chinese-medium programs: 

Master’s Degree: report of HSK4 or above (valid for two years),
Doctoral Degree: report of HSK4 or above (valid for two years), English level certificate;

English-medium programs:English proficiency certificate.

    1. 10.Certificate of No Criminal Record

    2. 11.Acceptance letter( not a must)

Applicants are encouraged to contact the professors prior to application and enclose the acceptance letter from supervisors of HIT.

deadline: March 31, 2022.

Fully funded scholarship worth 34,500 euros at Hertie School Germany

Hertie Scholarship:

Hertie Interdisciplinary education is at the heart of the Hertie School’s teaching. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) play a significant role in informing good governance and decision making around the world. The New Perspectives Scholarship is aimed at students with a STEM undergraduate degree who wish to combine their previous training with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective policymaking in all sectors or careers in the international arena.

Host country: Germany

Host University: Hertie school

Scholarship coverage: Fully funded

Degree level: Masters

Eligible countries: All Nationalities

Programs:

  1.  Master of Public Policy 
  2. Master of International Affairs
  3. Master of Data Science for Public Policy

Who is it for

All applicants motivated to pair their STEM background with training in public policy or international affairs in order to effect positive change in any sector.

How to Appy

  • write a brief letter of motivation (max. 900 words),
  • create a photo essay (max. 5 pages) or make a short video (max. 2 minutes) elaborating on the following: Please identify a specific social or political problem that you would like to solve and explain how a degree in public policy or international affairs, together with your prior education and professional experience, would help you do so.

The additional motivation material should be sent to grad-admissions[at]hertie-school[dot]org after a standard application has been submitted.

deadline: before 1 February 2022

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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