U of Oulu Inter-Master’s Scholarship [Deadline :30 Jan, 2012]
University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship Programme
Brief description:
The University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarships provide EURO 2.4 million in scholarships to academically talented international students who wants to study in Finland.
Host Institution(s):
University of Oulu, Finland
Field(s) of study:
The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes:
- Architectural Design
- Astronomy and Space Physics
- Barents Environmental Engineering (BEE)
- Ecology and Population Genetics (ECOGEN)
- Education and Globalisation (EdGlo)
- Finance (MF)
- Financial and Management Accounting (FMA)
- International Business (IB)
- Learning, Education and Technology (LET)
- Magnetic Resonance in Materials (MRM)
- Protein Science and Biotechnology
- Software, Systems and Services Development in Global Environment (GS3D)
- Synchrotron Radiation Based Science and Accelerator Physics
- Wireless Communications Engineering (WCE)
Target group:
The scholarships are targeted to Non EU/EEA International Students.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is for one academic year and covers the full international tuition fee. The University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012 does not cover living costs.
In order to retain the scholarship in the second year of study, a student must have completed 45 ECTS by the end of their first academic year. If a student does not achieve this requirement, they will be liable to pay the full international tuition fee if they wish to complete their Master’s degree programme.
Eligibility:
Applicants are eligible to apply for a University of Oulu IM Scholarship 2012, if they are:
• Non-EU/EEA** citizens who do not have a permanent residence permit in Finland.
Applicants not eligible for the International Master’s Scholarship are: 1) non-EU/EEA citizens who have a permanent residence permit in Finland, 2) EU/EEA citizens or comparable persons , 3) University of Oulu students who have been accepted to study BEFORE the academic year 2012 – 13.
• Eligible to apply for a Master’s degree programme at the University of Oulu for academic year 2012 – 2013.
The applicant has obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education.
Application instructions:
There is no separate application for the International Master’s Scholarship. All applicants for University of Oulu Master’s degree programmes need to complete the Online Application Form. Those applicants who are applying for the University of Oulu International Master’s Scholarship have to additionally complete the “Application for Scholarship,” which can be found at the end of the Online Application Form.
The deadline of applications for the International Master’s Scholarship is 31 January 2012.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.degree.oulu.fi/admission/scholarships/
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