Scholarships in Asia and the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank/Japan Scholarship Program offers about 300 postgraduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions.

What is offered

The scholarship provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Who is eligible

The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a participating academic institution. Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health; with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and have a superior academic record. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development.

Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries/areas: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.

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​​​​EducationUSA Global Scholar Awards​​​​​

University of Findlay Announces

The EducationUSA Global Scholar Awards

(four-year renewable full-tuition scholarships)

Full-tuition scholarships for those undergraduate applicants working directly with EducationUSA Advising Centers

Criteria:

1. Minimum 3.75 GPA equivalent
2. Minimum 79 TOEFL/6.5 IELTS
3. Demonstrated leadership through service and/or extracurricular activitie
4. Enrolling as a first-time university student in Fall 2017
5. Recommendation letter from an EducationUSA adviser
6. Essay on the topic: "How I can be an ambassador for my country in the United States?"

    Deadline for applicants: February 15, 2017

Conditions of award:

1. Recipients must reside in University residence halls for the first year with a meal plan, then in either residence halls or other university housing for the second year;
2. Recipients will be asked to volunteer in the International Admissions & Services office for virtual chats with prospective international students;
3. Recipients will present to the university community on student panels regarding their countries' culture, traditions, government, etc.;
4. Recipients will meet with their residence advisers (RA) to determine a suitable topic to present to their floor mates as part of RA programming for their residents; and
5. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at UF to have the award renewed.
   
   

All queries from advisers regarding these awards should be directed to Marty Bennett, Director of International Admissions & Services, either by phone: +1 419-434-4558 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The Millennium Scholar's Award

Pays full tuition, room and board. Requirements are 32 ACT and/or 1420 Old SAT 1 (CR & M only) or 1470 New SAT and 3.7 GPA (4.0 scale) or a National Merit Finalist.

Application deadline is March 1st.

The Chancellor's Award

Pays full tuition. Requirements are 28 ACT and/or 1260 Old SAT 1 (CR & M only) or 1320 New SAT and 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale).

Application deadline is March 1st.

Application for Millennium and Chancellor's
Deadline March 1st

AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU — academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement — the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision. The AU EGL is dedicated to positive civic and social change, and will return home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board) for one international student who will need a visa (preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa) to study in the United States. The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S.$4,000 per year).

The AU EGL scholarship is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Important: Only one AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is available for Fall 2017. If you are not selected as the 2017 AU EGL recipient and wish to continue the application process, you may be eligible for partial merit scholarships. However, you will need to submit proof of additional funds beyond the initial U.S.$4,000 you provided. Estimated costs for the 2017-2018 academic year are U.S.$62,819.

You are NOT eligible to apply if

1. You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
2. You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university in your home country or the United States.

AU EGLS candidates must apply Regular Decision for fall (August) 2017.

Preference will be given to:

1. International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades.
3. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
4. Students with a 95 TOEFL iBT, 7.0 IELTS or 600 paper-based TOEFL (or above).
   
   
   For more detail about AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

Civil Society Leadership Awards

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

CSLA directly assists future leaders in countries where civil society is challenged by a deficit of democratic practice in local governance and social development.

Awards are available for master’s degree study in the following fields at host universities across the world:

1. Communications and media
2. Culture, history, and society
3. Development studies
4. Economics
5. Education management and leadership
6. Environment and natural resource management
7. Human rights and/or gender studies
8. Law (including human rights law)
9. Politics and international studies
10. Public health policy and health management
11. Public policy and administration
12. Social work and social policy

Please see the complete guidelines for a full list of partnering host universities eligible for CSLA awards.

Eligibility Criteria

CSLA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. 

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries: 

1. Azerbaijan
2. Belarus
3. Cambodia
4. Democratic Republic of Congo
5. Egypt
6. Equatorial Guinea
7. Eritrea
8. Ethiopia
9. Laos
10. Libya
11. Myanmar/Burma
12. Republic of Congo
13. South Sudan
14. Sudan
15. Syria
16. Turkmenistan
17. Uzbekistan

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Ineligibility Criteria

1. be a citizen of an eligible country
2. demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
3. have excellent academic records and an earned bachelor’s degree before applying
4. have proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German, or French) at a level required for admission by partner universities, as evidenced by standardized language test scores
5. be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July or August 2017 and start their degree program in August or September 2017
6. be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country
7. demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development
   
   

CSLA does not support:

1. fields of study not listed above
2. applicants from any country not listed above
3. study in foreign language teaching, business administration or management, physical sciences, engineering, or medical sciences
4. dependent family members
5. those receiving individual grants from CSLA-affiliated entities during the fellowship period
6. applicants who are employees of CSLA-affiliated entities directly involved in the administration of scholarship programs
   
   

Purpose and Priorities

Competition for the Civil Society Leadership Awards is open and merit-based. Selection is based on an applicant’s fit with the program’s objectives as well the graduate admissions criteria of the participating universities. Academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of specialization, proven commitment to open society values, and appropriate language proficiency are all important factors in evaluation.

All eligible applicants will be reviewed by an international selection committee. The proposed field of study should be logical for the goals expressed in the essays, and the application itself should be organized and complete. Compelling candidates will be interviewed by a selection committee comprised of university representatives, CSLA staff, and partner organization representatives, such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Guidelines

Interested applicants must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be considered for CSLA support. Please note that some universities require a separate application for graduate study at that institution. In these cases, Open Society will notify candidates and assist with the university application process.

Online Application

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the CSLA scholarship online. Please register and then follow the instructions.

Paper Application

The application and reference forms can be found in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing.

Electronic applications and all supporting materials should be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 15, 2016. More instructions on how to submit the application and references are included in the complete guidelines and frequently asked questions. Please submit any queries using the inquiry form.

Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative – FY 2017

Deadline: October 31, 2016
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the FY 2017 competition for the Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative.

Program Description

The Fulbright U.S.–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN Member States (AMS) to travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research for 3-4 months on issues that are relevant and useful to AMS, and central to the U.S – ASEAN relationship.

In FY 2017, Scholars may apply to lecture and conduct research in fields that will support ASEAN initiatives including but not limited to: Education, Environmental Sciences, Financial Market Integration, Food Technology, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Public/Global Health, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Trade and Investment, Trade Facilitation, and TEFL & Applied Linguistics.

Eligibility

Fulbright U.S – ASEAN Visiting Scholar Initiative applicants should be university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, or professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on U.S.–ASEAN issues.  Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment; they must be citizens of one of the ten ASEAN countries; and they must be proficient in English.  Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.  Applicants must be residing in an ASEAN member country throughout the nomination and selection process, and must return to an ASEAN member country upon completion of their U.S. stay.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

1. are currently teaching, studying, or conducting research in the United States, or who have received a Fulbright grant within the past five years.
2. have received a J-1 visa in the category of Professor/Research Scholar within the past two years (which would prevent them from being issued another J-1 visa in the category of Professor or Research Scholar.)

Fulbright U.S – ASEAN Visiting Scholar proposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the U.S.–ASEAN relationship.  While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended.  In addition, grantees will be expected to seek opportunities to provide an ASEAN perspective during their time in the United States through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences.  All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks, and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications.  Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.
Application Procedures

Each Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar candidate will be required to submit an on-line application via the on-line management system administered by CIES.

The following materials comprise a complete application:

1. Application
2. Project statement (three to five pages)
3. Bibliography (up to three pages; this is required for research or combined   teaching/research awards)
4. Curriculum vita (up to six pages)
5. Letter of invitation (preferred, but not required)
6. Letters of recommendation (three are required)

Note: Under question #4, “Category of Grant,” please be sure that you have indicated whether you are applying for a ‘Research’ or ‘Lecturing/Research’ award.

Award Terms: Fulbright U.S. – ASEAN Visiting Scholar awards will provide:

1. A monthly stipend for grantees, between US $2,710 and $3,145/month, depending on city.
2. One direct-flight, round-trip economy-class air ticket.
3. A one-time $1,250 Professional and Settling-in allowance.
4. Qualifying university lab and research fees up to $3,000, as necessary.
5. No dependent support will be available.

Contact Information:
Ou Socheat
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Embassy
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 023 728 248

New Scholarships on November 10th, 2014

I. Financial Aid

UG: Lebanon Valley College (PA) Offers International Students Reduced Tuition
UG: The University of St. Thomas (MN) Offering Financial Aid to International Students
UG: Washington University in St. Louis (MO) Offers Scholarships for International Summer Study
Grad: Tulane University Law School (LA) EducationUSA Scholarship

II. Campus News

• Register for International Students Day!
• Northwest Missouri State University (MO) International Student Competes in Programming Contest
• International Student Goes From Being Homeless to Harvard University (MA)


I. Financial Aid

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE (PA) OFFERS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REDUCED TUITION

Currently, Lebanon Valley College (LVC) in Annville, Pennsylvania is offering one-third off of tuition for international student applicants. This scholarship translates to approximately $12,000 a year for each year of student enrollment. Apply today and learn how LVC values its international students.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1pxZTK8

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New Scholarships on November 03rd, 2014

EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #399   November 3rd, 2014

I. Financial Aid

UG: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (WI) Undergraduate Scholarships
UG: The New School (NY) Scholarship Competition
Grad: The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (OH) Offers Several Scholarships

II. Campus News

• Michigan State University's (MI) New Program Pairs Domestic and International Students
• Southwestern Law School (CA) Professor Receives International Lawyer of the Year Award
• Hiram College (OH) Receives U.S. State Department Grant for International Collaboration


I. Financial Aid

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - GREEN BAY (WI) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay has scholarships available for all undergraduate international students. The awards range from $2,000 - $8,000. To be considered for the scholarships, new and transfer students must apply by the following deadlines:

Spring semester: November 1st
Fall semester: June 1st
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/ZJuz0D

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New Scholarships on October 21st, 2014

EdUSA Weekly Update Issue #398   October 21st, 2014

I. Financial Aid

UG: Marywood University (PA) Undergraduate Scholarships
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Organization of American States Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Texas Christian University (TX) Scholarships

II. Campus News

• California International Business University (CA) Partners With Tijuana Business Community
• The University of Michigan-Flint's (MI) Mechanical Engineering Program Now ABET Accredited
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Announces New Major


I. Financial Aid

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY (PA) UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Marywood University offers a variety of scholarships and grants designed to help students meet the cost of tuition. All bachelor's applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, which range from $6,000 to $20,000.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1vAnr37

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES LEO S. ROWE PAN AMERICAN FUND

The Rowe Fund, an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS), helps students from Latin America and Caribbean finance their studies or research in accredited U.S. universities through interest-free loans of up to $15,000 dollars. There are no application or processing fees and no deadline to apply.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1021FJY

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