Scholarships for international students. Study programs in Czech

Months of preparation for university entrance exams and weeks of waiting for results are behind us. What to do if the coveted university or specialty fly past you? Or a budget place suddenly turned into a paid one?

Do not despair! You have a great opportunity to apply for study abroad with scholarships and grants. In many programs, you can start studying in the winter-spring of 2019 and not lose a whole year until the next opportunity to enter a university.

Germany

Master's degree at the University of Frankfurt Johann Wolfgang Goethe

University. Johann Wolfgang Goethe provides monthly scholarships to international undergraduate students in the amount of 1,000 euros per month. The average cost of education is 300-400 euros per semester. To start studying from the second semester (in March 2019), documents must be submitted in November 2018.

Programs of the German Academic Exchange Service

If we talk about universities in Germany, then in many of them it is possible to start studying twice a year: in October and March. If you want to go to study already from the March semester, you must submit your documents before November of this year. Applicants to undergraduate programs first need to study at German colleges for a year (admission is also possible twice a year). On average, the cost of education is 150-450 euros per semester, there are many scholarships for living. All programs and scholarships can be found on a special website.

Denmark

Danish Government Scholarship

The Danish government provides scholarships to foreign students entering master's programs to study at any Danish university in any specialty. The scholarship fully or partially covers the cost of education, and also includes monthly payments for living expenses. Those wishing to start studying in February 2019 must submit documents before the end of September 2018.

Canada

Humber College

Provides full and partial scholarships to cover tuition fees for foreign applicants entering undergraduate programs, including those from Russia. To start studying as early as January 2019, the deadline for submitting documents is September 28.

Australia

Melbourne University

The university annually provides 30 scholarships to foreign students, fully or partially covering the cost of education in undergraduate programs. The deadline for submitting documents to start studying in September next year is December 15, 2018.

Adelaide University

Provides scholarships to international students entering graduate and postgraduate programs. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation and medical insurance. Those wishing to start studying from the second semester (from January 2019) must submit documents before August 31, 2018.

New Zealand

University of Waikato

United Kingdom

Sheffield Hollam University

The Transform Together Scholarship provides a 50% discount on university tuition for international students applying for undergraduate and graduate programs. If you want to start studying as early as January 2019, you must submit your documents before November 1, 2018.

Oxford University

Studying at one of the most famous and prestigious universities in the world for free? Absolutely real! The University of Oxford provides full scholarships to international students applying for undergraduate and graduate programs. The scholarship fully covers the cost of education, monthly amounts are allocated for living expenses, and the cost of air travel is also covered. Documents must be submitted by mid-October 2018 in order to go to study next September.

Czech Republic

Study programs in Czech

Finally - another option, which we have already discussed in the previous time. Education in Czech universities in the Czech language is free. A good bonus is a grant for studying the Czech language for a year before entering the university. The deadline for applying for a language grant is October this year. You can start learning the language from January 2019, and at the university itself from September 2019.

It should be understood that in order to submit documents in such a short time, it is necessary to have a sufficiently high level of knowledge and readiness to pass the international exam well on time.

If you understand that this is not about you yet, then you can prepare a little longer for the language proficiency exam and apply for training next year - there will be more options there.

In other countries, certain categories of students are offered special financial conditions. They are called scholarship programs. Scholarships differ significantly from classical Russian Western scholarships. First of all, the fact that most of these programs provide a discount on tuition fees. The size of this may vary. Practice shows that the scholarship almost never covers 100% of the cost of education. But getting a 50% discount is quite real. Foreign students in foreign universities are also offered symbolic scholarships (not exceeding $100 - $1500).

Types of scholarships

Scholarships in foreign universities are awarded to gifted students for academic, creative, sports achievements. Such support is called a merit-based scholarship. Sometimes scholarships are given to students in need of financial assistance. Scholarships of the needbased scholarship category, like the first ones, are awarded on an individual basis.

Another type of financial support for foreign students is fellowships. Such scholarships are awarded according to gender (special programs for women), social, ethnic, geographical characteristics. For students of master's and doctoral programs, research assistantship is provided for the performance of certain research work and teaching assistantship for achievements in teaching, assistant activities.

Other types of financial support for international students

At foreign universities, foreign students can reduce their tuition costs not only through scholarships. They, on equal terms with the citizens of the country, can receive grants (special purpose funds for financing research, projects), sponsorship from individuals, charitable organizations, interested companies (possibly potential employers).

Features of accrual and use of scholarship funds

Non-cash transfers of funds are practiced in foreign universities. This also applies to regular scholarships, grants, and sponsorship. Scholarship funds can be used to pay for certain items of a student's expenses (accommodation, meals, teaching materials, etc.), university education (partially or completely). Some scholarships are subject to taxes.

Any financial assistance imposes certain obligations on the scholarship holder. In the case of a merit based scholarship, this may be a restriction on the minimum semester or annual average score, with a teaching assistantship - on the number of hours spent on a particular type of activity in the interests of the university. In case of violation of the requirements, the scholarship is withdrawn.

The criteria for awarding financial assistance are primarily the academic performance of the candidate, as well as his personal qualities. The social activity of the student within the walls of the educational institution is also taken into account.

Scholarships are usually given in countries with high tuition fees. But strict criteria for selecting scholarship holders reduce the chances of foreigners to receive financial assistance. Experts in the field of education recommend that you initially choose the country of education according to your income.

Approved
Government Decree
Russian Federation
dated June 27, 2001 N 487​

TYPICAL POSITION
ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FORMS
MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL STUDENTS
STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF PRIMARY
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, FEDERAL STUDENTS
STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
AND SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION,
POSTGRADUATES AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS​

1. This Model Regulation determines the procedure for paying scholarships and providing other forms of material support to students of federal state educational institutions of primary vocational education, students of preparatory departments and students of federal state educational institutions of higher professional education from among citizens who have completed military service for at least 3 years contract in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, other troops, military formations and bodies in military positions to be replaced by soldiers, sailors, sergeants, foremen, and dismissed from military service on the grounds provided for in subparagraphs "b" - "d" of paragraph 1, subparagraph " a" paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 of Article 51 of the Federal Law "On Military Duty and Military Service" (hereinafter referred to as students and students from among citizens who have served in the military), students, graduate students and doctoral students studying in federal state educational institutions educational institutions of higher and secondary vocational education (hereinafter referred to as educational institutions) and scientific organizations. For non-state educational institutions, this Model Provision is an exemplary ...

24. State social scholarships are assigned on a mandatory basis to students:
from among orphans and children left without parental care;
recognized in accordance with the established procedure as invalids of groups I and II;
victims of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and other radiation disasters;
disabled and combat veterans.
25. The right to receive a state social scholarship has a student who has submitted to an educational institution a certificate issued by the social protection authority at the place of residence for receiving state social assistance. This certificate is submitted annually.
26. The appointment of a state social scholarship is carried out by order of the head of the educational institution on the proposal of the scholarship commission of the educational institution within the funds provided for these purposes in the scholarship fund.
27. The state social stipend is paid once a month.
28. The payment of the state social stipend is suspended if there is a debt on the results of the examination session and is resumed after its liquidation from the moment the payment of the specified stipend was suspended.
29. The payment of the state social stipend is terminated in the event of:
deductions of a student from an educational institution;
termination of the basis on which the scholarship was awarded.
30. The payment of the state social stipend is terminated from the month following the month in which the order of the head of the educational institution was issued to terminate its payment.
31. Students receiving a state social scholarship have the right to apply for a state academic scholarship on a general basis.

A scholarship in Canada is a one-time financial assistance (on average from 500 to 5000 CAD, but sometimes we are talking about large amounts), which is provided to students for academic achievements, excellent knowledge of English. Previous work experience and volunteer work may also be taken into account. It is clear that getting a scholarship is not only honorable, but also economically beneficial, since the money can be spent, for example, on tuition fees.

OWL students are among the lucky ones!

Let us first prove that getting a scholarship is real.

We are proud that OWL-study students have repeatedly managed to receive recognition of success in material form!

In particular, in Douglas College, Vancouver, BC There are several of our fellows at once!

For example, this Igor Kreschenko :

- I had good grades in my high school diploma, and OWL-study helped me prepare a motivation letter - this is my path to the college entrance scholarship, which turned out to be very useful for me! She helped me partially cover the cost of education. I was very happy when I found out that I would be one of the 5 lucky ones!

Student Irina Kochan also got this opportunity:

- I am a student of Associate of Science, major in Biology. I was lucky enough to win a $2,000 CAD entry scholarship before coming to Vancouver. OWL-study consultants helped me collect all the important documents, diplomas, IELTS results and other achievements, as well as write a letter explaining why I am applying to this particular college, why I chose this particular specialty. And a few weeks before my arrival in Canada, I received an email congratulating me on my first small victory! I was happy to receive this financial assistance, which motivated me to study even better and strive for new achievements!

• Read more about some of the Diploma Programs in the section !

Another one of our students Mariana Pekelnaya says:

- The scholarship was a pleasant surprise for me. I entered Douglas College already having higher education and work experience. My life achievements were positively evaluated by the college commission, and I received the desired reward!

Of course, for beautiful eyes, foreign students are not given scholarships in Canadian universities. You need to prove that you are worthy of such an award. This can be done directly during training or, relatively speaking, in advance, upon admission.

To do this, the student needs fill in the registration form, add a motivation letter, your resume, diplomas confirming participation in various competitions, certificates of completion of courses in various fields of activity, scientific articles etc. Then a special commission considers candidates for a scholarship, identifies really talented and promising individuals who make sense to provide financial assistance.

Only student of a full-time two-year diploma program . Students of certified one-year programs are not eligible for scholarships. Therefore, if you are looking for a scholarship, firstly, make sure that the university you plan to enter has scholarship programs for international students, and secondly, choose a program for two years of study.

Interested? So let's take a look at some of the details!

These universities care about bachelors

It provides an opportunity for foreign first-year students to receive a scholarship that gives a full discount on tuition fees (the average amount of financial aid is CAD $12,800). There are two conditions: you must enter the program, which begins in September, and also demonstrate a high score in the certificate, your leadership abilities and an active life position.

Students starting in January can receive a full scholarship or $5,000 towards tuition fees.

Starting from autumn 2017, new scholarships will be opened for students with high academic performance. Compared to previous years, the college scholarship fund has grown 5 times and currently stands at $100,000.

For example, there are introductory scholarships for foreign students in the amount of 1000 CAD, which can be spent on rent, tuition, meals. Students from Ukraine will be automatically awarded a scholarship if the academic performance is 80% or higher, and the IELTS level is 7.0 or higher.

It is also possible to receive a scholarship based on academic merit in the amount of 2000 CAD to 50% of the cost of studying for one semester (i.e. 3500 CAD). From autumn 2017 scholarships will be awarded for each semester.

Offers various scholarships ranging from 500 to 5000 Canadian dollars. The main requirements and criteria for selecting applicants for scholarships are: academic performance, participation in educational, cultural, social and other projects implemented in the College and beyond.

It also requires students to have excellent studies and an active position in the life of the educational institution. There are several types of scholarships available. For example, during the fall semester, 14 $5,000 scholarships and 17 $1,000 scholarships are awarded; for the winter semester, 6 scholarships of $ 5,000 and 9 scholarships of $ 1,000 are allocated.

Assesses the level of preparation of foreign students in accordance with the American GPA (Grade Point Average) system. And depending on the level of GPA - it should be from 3.9 to 4.5 points - determines applicants for scholarships. It is also important that at the time of applying for a scholarship, the student is a full-time student for two semesters. In addition, the college offers $1,000 entry scholarships to international students for admission to undergraduate programs.

Gives scholarships to students both in the initial enrollment - for academic success and a high level of English, and in the case of students returning to college to improve their education.

The Freshman Scholarship can be obtained by demonstrating a high passing score on the IELTS or TOEFL test (depending on the results, you can qualify for a scholarship of $500, $1000 and $2000). You also need to have a high score in the school certificate. In addition to individual requirements, the time of application to the university is taken into account.

Scholarships based on the results of previous studies are awarded to students who have returned to the Diploma / Degree / Graduate programs. Active students with a GPA level of 3.0 and above receive $1,000. In addition to this reward, there are 15 types of scholarships for academic excellence and volunteer work in previous semesters in the amount of $650 to $7100. Graduates with a GPA level of 4.0 and above can compete for a presidential scholarship.

Offers a range of scholarships for international students who have enrolled in a four-year program (all applicants for a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship) or any program if they have an 80% score in English and three other academic subjects, demonstrate leadership qualities, participate in social and volunteer activities. In this case, we can talk about a scholarship in the amount of $ 5,000.

Masters and PhD students are valued here!

Separate programs have been developed for foreign masters and graduate students, with the help of which universities can celebrate their merits and achievements in the scientific world.

For example, there is a scholarship Vanier Canada (Vanier CGS) by the Government of Canada. It is available to university graduates who have demonstrated success and want to continue their education in a PhD program at a Canadian university. The amount of financial support is $50,000 annually and is paid over a period of three years. The main criteria that are taken into account when selecting candidates are high academic achievements, leadership and research potential.

University of Manitoba (UMGF), University of Waterloo, University of Calgary They also provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to scholarships, talented research students may well qualify for a grant.

One of the most popular grant programs - The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships of the Government of Canada. It aims to support foreign postdoctoral students and develop their research programs in health, natural, technical, humanities or social sciences.

The main condition for research papers that can be submitted to the program Canadian Government Awards for Graduate Research- they must be Canadian-focused or important to Canada. The authors of such works are given the opportunity to conduct research in one of the higher educational institutions of Canada. And the annual grant is approximately 20,000 Canadian dollars.

The Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships Program: The Trudeau Foundation awards 15 scholarships annually to students who are pursuing a doctorate in social sciences and the humanities. Of course, grants are distributed among the most talented and extraordinary personalities in terms of science.

Getting an education abroad is not cheap. However, most higher education institutions in Europe, the US and Canada provide grants, incentive scholarships and discounts to especially successful students. It will not be possible to fully cover the costs of education, but it is quite possible to reduce costs by 20-50 percent.

Main types of incentives

Scholarships for foreign students are given for various achievements in art, science, sports, creativity. Incentives are awarded on an individual basis. Such motivations include the following types of payments:

1. Merit-based scholarship.
2. Need-based scholarship.
3. Fellowships.

Master's students and doctoral students receive scholarships for performing various research, pedagogical and assistant works.

Other types of financial support for foreign students

Types of scholarships abroad have not only the format of tuition discounts, but also the targeted provision of financial assistance to individuals who have proven themselves in a particular field. Funds are taken from sponsorship, voluntary donations and potential employers.

All types of scholarships abroad are mainly awarded in a non-cash format. These funds can be used for accommodation, meals, additional education and the student's daily needs. Some fees are subject to mandatory taxation.

The issuance of a scholarship may be interrupted if the student does not comply with the conditions that guarantee its receipt (hours and number of classes attended, participation in extracurricular life of the university, etc.). The determining factors for students to receive financial assistance are academic performance and individual qualities. In addition, the social activity of the student is taken into account. Experts recommend not relying on a scholarship, but initially choosing conditions that are financially acceptable.

Mikhail Kravtsov, Boston

Didn't win the Olympics. There were transfers. There are triplets on the list. And still I am in the USA, I was able not only to enter, but also to win a grant. All you have to do is submit the right application.

Denis Malyar, Moscow

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