DAAD (new regulations, you can't apply for studying abroad for more than one year)

Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Friedrich friedrich naumann foundation

Evangelical believers research center

Swiss research foundation

Alexander von humboldt Foundation. Established in 1860. 90% of the foundation comes from the German federal government, 5% from local finance and 5% from private donations. This scholarship is offered to young foreign scientists under the age of 40, and generally requires a doctorate. There are about 500 scholarships every year. The funding period is 6- 12 months. The scholarship amount is 3500-4500 marks. There are also some international transportation, spouse living allowance, German training and other expenses. This scholarship is awarded three times a year, in March and June, 165438+ October.

Friedrich ebert Foundation. The funding period is 2 years. Anyone who goes to a famous German school can apply. Applicants should have excellent academic performance, scientific research achievements and a good German foundation.

Fulbright

Popular foundation

Postdoctoral scholarship organized by Munich University.

Journalism scholarship

Focus magazine scholarship theme

Scholarship of the International Association of German Teachers

2. USA-Scholarships

How to apply for a scholarship

When it comes to applying for scholarships to study abroad, many people will find it very complicated and unattainable. In fact, although the process is tedious, if you have a bachelor's degree from a full-time university, your report card looks ok and your English is not very poor, then as long as you persevere, you will surely succeed. Let me briefly describe this process.

The first condition for applying for studying abroad is to take standardized English tests, namely TOEFL and GRE. Almost all universities in the United States and Canada require applicants to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above. Note that this is the minimum requirement. I suggest that you get more than 580 points, and your TOEFL score should not be too high. 630 is the best score. Most graduate schools in the United States require applicants to provide GRE scores. This is one of the most difficult exams in the world. In order to get good grades, you must remember about 5000 new words in a short time and train your fast reading ability. If you work hard and you are lucky, you may get an ideal score of 2 100. If you can't do it the first time, try again. Most China students will not provide formal GRE scores to American schools when they apply, because they need 15 USD each. If you have taken the GRE three times, choose a good one, copy it and send it to the school. They will never know your other achievements. If your score is 1950, it's not bad. I suggest you stop trying and work harder when applying.

You can arrange the order of TOEFL and GRE reasonably according to your own situation. If your English foundation is not good, take the TOEFL first, so the pressure of taking the GRE seems to be less. If you take the GRE first, then TOEFL is a piece of cake. In the TOEFL GRE remedial class, it seems that everyone agrees that Beijing New Oriental is the best.

After you get TOEFL and GRE scores, you should start applying now. If you want to enroll in the fall of 1999, you should contact the university you want to apply for in September of 1998. Choosing a university is very important. There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States, and the top 200 schools are very good, not necessarily Stanford, Berkeley and Cornell. When choosing a school, we must pay attention to the level. Good schools have strong financial resources. If your economy permits, you'd better choose 20 schools, strive for one-time clearance and get a full scholarship. After choosing a school, you can directly find the department you are interested in through the website of the university I provided, and then find the email address of the graduate coordinator or graduate secretary to express your interest and ask for the application form. After receiving the form, read it carefully and prepare carefully. First of all, you should prepare an emotional personal statement for yourself, which should list your historical background, study plan, main attack direction, future plans, etc. If you have no confidence in your English, you'd better find another master. In addition to the statement, you should also prepare three letters of recommendation. Naturally, the more famous the professor, the better. Say hello to your three teachers and sign your names. Sign it yourself, so you don't have to bother the teacher. In content, most of them are the same. What is this smart person who often has original ideas? What is fluent and has the potential to be a teacher? What is dedication? I often work late into the night.

In addition to letters of recommendation and study plans, American universities generally require an application fee of about $40, which is generally required. Take US dollars to Bank of China or CITIC Industrial Bank to make a money order, and each money order probably needs to pay the handling fee of 40 yuan (Beijing price), and then fill out the form sent by the school with a typewriter, together with the undergraduate transcript, money order, recommendation letter, study plan and copies of TOEFL and GRE scores (remember, unless the school is hysterical, they will never be given official TOEFL and GRE scores). It should be noted that although the deadline for schools is mostly around February, the earlier the better, because some schools accept students in the order of obtaining certificates, and once they are full, they will end immediately. Send materials, don't think that everything is fine, the key thing has just begun. This is a harassment to professors, because most research scholarships are provided by professors. Fortunately, now we have the internet, find the home page of the department, find the professor's email address, and then use your imagination to make a good impression on the professor. Actually, most professors don't care about you at all. Someone will tell you that your file looks interesting, but I'm sorry, I don't have any money this year, but don't give up, and of course don't be too annoyed. In this way, from February to July of the following year, you will receive notices from the school one after another. Be sure to remember that applying for a postgraduate scholarship depends on your comprehensive conditions, including TOEFL, GRE, undergraduate grades and work experience. The most important thing is your luck, so it is important to believe in your luck.

3. Japan-scholarships

In addition to scholarships and tuition fee remission, financial aid also includes material aid. Formally, scholarships can be applied outside Japan before coming to Japan, or they can be applied in Japan after coming to Japan, but basically the latter. In terms of scholarship targets, there are many scholarships for students and researchers above university level, and few scholarships for junior college students or students studying in Japanese language education facilities.

Scholarships can support all the needs of international students at a very low cost, and most of them only cover living expenses, tuition fees and so on. Therefore, regarding the cost of studying in Japan, we should study hard, live within our means in a planned way, and don't rely entirely on scholarships. According to a survey of self-funded international students conducted by Japan International Education Association on June 5438+0997 1 1, 64% of the students received scholarships with an average monthly amount of 737 1 yen. According to the survey conducted by Japan Language Education Promotion Association in June, 5438+0997+00, only 48% of the students won scholarships, with an average daily amount of 62,246 yen.

(1) Scholarships that can be applied outside Japan before coming to Japan.

A. Japanese government (Ministry of Education) scholarship

Starting from 1954, the Japanese government, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports invited overseas students at public expense. There are six ways to apply through foreign houses in Japan or universities in Japan (graduate students, normal students, department students, college students, specialized school students, Japanese/Japanese culture students). For details about the selection, please ask the Japanese foreign residence.

B. local government/civil society scholarships

1998 1 At present, five local governments and 13 non-governmental organizations in Japan pay for scholarships applied from abroad. The list of these scholarship groups can be obtained from the Japan International Education Association. )

C. Short-term study abroad promotion system (acceptance)

Short-term international students admitted according to the exchange agreement between Japanese universities and overseas universities can get such scholarships. Please ask your university about the details of the choice.

(2) Scholarships applied in Japan the day after tomorrow.

A. Japanese government (Ministry of Education) scholarship (domestic acceptance)

For self-funded international students studying in Japan, please ask your university about the application materials and procedures.

B. study incentive fee for self-funded international students

For self-funded international students studying in Japanese universities (including universities), short-term universities, higher professional schools or specialized schools, if they are considered to have excellent academic performance and need financial assistance for studying abroad, they can pay through their schools. As for the detailed registration method, after going to a Japanese university, short-term university, higher vocational school or specialized school, you can ask the competent department of the school.

C. local government scholarships

Japanese local governments pay scholarships to people who live in autonomous organizations or students who go to school in autonomous organizations. The content of payment is varied. In addition to tuition and living expenses, there are social dormitory subsidies, universal medical insurance subsidies, transportation subsidies, library vouchers and so on.

1998 1 Now this scholarship is paid by 28 local governments and 29 international exchange groups, and the average monthly amount is about 17000 yen.

D. Civil society scholarships

This is a scholarship paid by private enterprises or private scholarship groups. Like local government scholarships, the contents paid are varied, including tuition and living expenses, dormitory subsidies, universal medical insurance subsidies, transportation subsidies, library vouchers and so on.

Scholarships of NGOs reflect the purpose and nature of enterprises and organizations. There are places where enterprises and organizations are located, limited research fields related to enterprises, and scholarships for military students with directional exchanges.

1998 1 Up to now, 165 institutions have paid the scholarship, with an average monthly amount of about 47,000 yen.

E. school scholarships

A school scholarship is a scholarship granted by the school to formal students at school. The number of scholarships is generally small. On average, it is about 40 thousand yen per month. The list was published in "Introduction to Admission of Private Students to Universities".

F. Tuition fee remission system

The Japan International Education Association aims at self-funded international students in private universities (including universities) and short-term universities, and has a school legal person assistance system with tuition fee remission, and the amount of assistance is limited to 30% of tuition fees. Based on this system, some schools reduce tuition fees within this scope, while others reduce tuition fees by themselves. In addition, China and public universities have a tuition waiver system in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Sports. Some specialized schools that are not the targets of these systems have their own tuition fee remission system in Japanese language schools.

Most of these scholarships are after tomorrow, and only those who have a student status are eligible. Only a few people have applied in their own country before tomorrow, except for scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.

People who want to get a scholarship usually decide whether they can get a scholarship through written examination, education or written examination of knowledge and language in special fields, interview examination and so on.

If you need a detailed list of scholarship payment groups, please get it from the Study Abroad Information Center.

4. Italy-scholarships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides scholarships every year to foreign citizens, stateless persons and Italian citizens who live abroad for a long time to help them complete their university and postgraduate studies.

According to the terms and conditions detailed in each agreement, scholarships can be awarded to people who study the following courses:

Undergraduate courses (clearly defined in the implementation agreement);

Postgraduate courses (specialized courses, master's degree and doctor's degree, excluding medical disciplines specified on August 8th and 25th,1991);

Single subject courses (special topics and comprehensive courses);

Research courses (which can be applied to any subject and students usually don't need to register);

Italian language and culture course.

Scholarships are not awarded to those who only attend courses offered by non-Italian universities, colleges, libraries and various schools, even if the schools are located in Italy or private schools or libraries not recognized by the government.

Special consideration will be given to the following fields: linguistics (Italian courses), literature (especially Italian studies), art, science, economy and management, and the restoration and reconstruction of historical sites. For studying Italian, scholarship holders can study not only in Italian state-owned universities, but also in foreign students' universities in Perugia or Siena, and also in other teaching institutions recognized by the state. As for the arts, scholarship holders can choose from the following institutions: Conservatory of Music and Drama, Saint Cecilia National College, Academy of Fine Arts, Decoration College, Dance and Drama College and Film Production Experimental Center. For research work or other types of study, scholarship holders can use various facilities of universities and research centers or visit libraries, archives and museums.

How to apply

The announcement of the selection examination (including all information about the deadline for applying for scholarships), various regulations and application forms can only be obtained from the Italian diplomatic embassy or consulate of the applicant's country. The written application must also be submitted to the same Italian diplomatic embassy or consulate in the applicant's country.

Candidates are selected by the joint committee to which the application is submitted. The Joint Committee is composed of representatives from Italy and the country where the applicant is located.

prerequisite

Any application that does not meet the following conditions will be considered invalid.

Proficient in Italian

In addition to scholarship programs for language courses, mastering Italian is a prerequisite for applying for scholarships. But it must be remembered that in Italian universities, except for a few courses, they are not taught in English. Therefore, applicants who do not have sufficient knowledge of Italian can only be considered if they meet the following conditions:

The applicant intends to engage in free research (the scholarship application and the letter from the university lecturer should be submitted at the same time, and the lecturer should declare that he is prepared to supervise the students to use a tool language).

Applicants have enough time to learn the language before taking the required courses to ensure that they have sufficient proficiency in Italian. The language study period should be counted in the scholarship period.

The courses to be studied by the applicant are taught in English (such as courses offered by Turin Polytechnic or technical courses for master's degree).

academic degree

To apply for a university course, you must have a secondary school diploma. All diplomas must be translated into Italian, and must be confirmed and certified by Italian diplomatic missions. The academic qualifications and attached documents corresponding to the relevant Italian degrees should be appraised by the applying school and meet the requirements of Italian professional schools and postgraduate courses. For students who apply to enter universities and art schools, the school needs to prove that the applicant has completed secondary education. Usually, the registration certificate issued by foreign universities, together with the verified translation that is consistent with the original, is enough to apply for professional courses. Students applying for Italian and cultural courses in Italy must have a secondary school diploma.

age limit

Each scholarship has an age limit for applicants. Unless otherwise specified, applicants over 38 years old will not be considered for acceptance.

School registration

Scholarship winners will register as soon as they arrive in Italy.

Entering a university usually requires knowing Italian. Therefore, scholarship winners need to pass the oral examination of the school they apply for, usually in early September. Scholarship winners who have attended language courses in suitable schools (such as universities open to foreigners in Perugia or Siena) for at least three months and achieved good results are usually eligible for admission without examination, unless otherwise stipulated by individual schools. Therefore, it is recommended that scholarship winners find out the specific requirements of each school in advance.

5. Introduction of Scholarships for Studying in the UK

The Chevening Scholarship of the British Government, known as the China Advanced Research Scholarship in China, provides about 80 scholarships every year. By the end of 1997, the Sino-British Friendship Scholarship Fund funded by the DFID Government of China and the Sir Bao Yugang Foundation had provided 140 scholarships. Scholars who enjoy scholarships can be arranged to work in British companies as long as they have suitable opportunities while studying in the UK. After these scholars with scholarships returned to China, the British side still kept close contact with them.

Details of British government scholarships and research scholarships are as follows:

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The Chevening Scholarship (formerly known as-FCO-SAS Scholarship) is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to provide graduate education and skills training for carefully selected graduates of British professional colleges, thus helping them to develop in important economic fields after returning home. As many as 80 scholars from China have been sent to Britain to study for less than 12 months. Their study contents include public management, project/financial management, law, economy/finance, banking/international trade, news and environmental protection.

Scholarship candidates are selected from 120 ministries and other institutions, and must have at least 5 years of work experience and be between 35 and 45 years old. Under special circumstances, younger candidates can also be considered. Most candidates come from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Zhifenling Scholarship also welcomes applications from other regions, especially Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Xinjiang, Wuhan and Sichuan, but does not accept individual applications. Candidates' scores in the International English Proficiency Test shall not be less than 6.0 (scores in a single subject shall not be less than 5.0).

British Council research scholarship

In China, the cultural exchange program offers British Council research scholarships. The program funded 65,438+03 postdoctoral scholars from China to 65,438+03 postdoctoral scholars in the UK to conduct academic research in China for 65,438+00 months. China candidates are nominated by the State Education Commission of the People's Republic of China. Research topics include science and technology, English language, art and humanities. Individual applications are not accepted.

The British Council encourages British graduates interested in China to apply. The British Council announces scholarships every June 5438+065438+ 10, and the deadline for accepting applications is the end of February of the following year. Themes range from art to urban planning. The government of China has approved 70 well-known academic institutions to accept foreign students 1997-98. The list of these 70 organizations can be provided by the British Council in Beijing.

Technical cooperation training

Technical cooperation training used to be called "technical cooperation training program", but now it is renamed to show that it is no longer a scholarship. The training provided by the technical cooperation training arrangement is closely related to other forms of assistance in the United Kingdom. Therefore, this kind of training is specially aimed at the key employees of DFID support projects. When special training is needed, China State Education Commission will designate students to participate in the training. From 65438 to 0997, the British Council in China provided eight technical cooperation training scholarships for China scholars who cooperated with British experts in English training. Individual applications are not accepted.

Chi fen receives fund-raising research scholarship

Among the Chevening Scholarships in Britain, some scholarships are jointly provided by major industrial and commercial enterprises and funding funds. As far as the country is concerned, such scholarships are provided to China: the Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Cranfield University/Royal Chatham Scholarship sponsored by Royal Chatham in cooperation with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and some major industrial and commercial enterprises. In the second year of this scholarship, Cranfield University School of Management will provide four scholarships for university graduates and young professionals with excellent academic ability in China.

Candidates must be between 26 and 36 years old, have at least 3 years of professional work experience after graduating from university, be proficient in English, score at least 7 in the International English Proficiency Test, and score at least 600 in the Graduate Management Entrance Examination (GMAT). Applicants can obtain the form from the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Ministry of Trade and Industry/UK-China Industry Joint Scholarship "UK-China Training Initiative" is a consortium composed of 265,438+0 British companies and China State Economic and Trade Commission * * *, which sponsors five scholarships every year and studies for an MBA at Cranfield University. The language requirements are the same as above. Individual applications are not accepted.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Imperial College London/Cambridge University Scholarship

Every year, three scholarships are awarded to People's Republic of China (PRC) university graduates and young professionals to finance their one-year master's degree academic training at Cambridge University. The disciplines that offer scholarships include chemistry, economics, design, environment and development, international relations, law and management studies. Candidates scored at least 7.0 in the International English Proficiency Test. The application form can be obtained from the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Coates Viela/Cambridge University Scholarship

This scholarship provides a scholarship to one candidate in China every year to support one-year academic training at Cambridge University. The disciplines that offer scholarships include economics, economics of developing countries, finance, management studies and engineering. Candidates scored at least 7.0 in the International English Proficiency Test.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office/university of stirling/Pearson Ltd.

This scholarship provides China with a scholarship every year to finance a student to pursue a Master of Science degree in Media Studies in university of stirling. Candidates scored at least 6.5 points in the International English Proficiency Test. The application form can be obtained from the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Cranfield University/Pearson Ltd.

This scholarship provides China with a scholarship every year to support a student to pursue a master's degree in business administration at Cranfield University. Candidates with a score of at least 7.0 in the International English Proficiency Test, graduate management entrance examination.

(GMAT) score is at least 600.

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