2013
Quota Scholarships are offered by Norwegian Government for Master’s
and PhD Students of Developing Countries in Norway
Quota Scholarships are offered by Norwegian Government for Master’s
and PhD Students of Developing Countries in Norway
Study
Subject(s): The
scholarship is provided to learn any of the course offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s and PhD
level.
Scholarship Provider: Norwegian government
Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in Norway.
Subject(s): The
scholarship is provided to learn any of the course offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s and PhD
level.
Scholarship Provider: Norwegian government
Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in Norway.
Eligibility:All candidates should
typically have the following basic qualifications:
-Secondary school certificates
-Minimum two years of higher education from their home country
-Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at
Bachelor’s level.
-Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scheme are taught in
English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document
their proficiency in English.
–students who come to Norway as self-financing students will, as a rule,
not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.
typically have the following basic qualifications:
-Secondary school certificates
-Minimum two years of higher education from their home country
-Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at
Bachelor’s level.
-Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scheme are taught in
English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document
their proficiency in English.
–students who come to Norway as self-financing students will, as a rule,
not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.
Scholarship
Open for International Students: Students of Developing Countries, Western Balkans,
Eastern Europe and Central Asia can apply.
Open for International Students: Students of Developing Countries, Western Balkans,
Eastern Europe and Central Asia can apply.
Scholarship
Description: The
main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building
through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they
return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between
Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation
at Norwegian institutions of higher education.Most universities and university
colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved
are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year.
The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in
addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian
institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.
Description: The
main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building
through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they
return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between
Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation
at Norwegian institutions of higher education.Most universities and university
colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved
are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year.
The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in
addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian
institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.
Number
of awards offered: The Quota Scheme currently provides
funding for a total of 1,100 students.
of awards offered: The Quota Scheme currently provides
funding for a total of 1,100 students.
Tenure
of award:Normally,
the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one
definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are
not supported.
of award:Normally,
the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one
definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are
not supported.
Value:Each student receives
the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent
educational programme. 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per
cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student
returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students
who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in
another country than their home country must repay the loan.
the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent
educational programme. 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per
cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student
returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students
who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in
another country than their home country must repay the loan.
Other
Benefits: Travelling
expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can
apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts longer than
one year and for financial support for travelling expenses for field work
during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after
finishing his/her studies, the cost of travelling home is covered by the
Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Benefits: Travelling
expenses for entry into Norway may be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can
apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts longer than
one year and for financial support for travelling expenses for field work
during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after
finishing his/her studies, the cost of travelling home is covered by the
Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
How
to Apply: Please
note that SIU cannot offer individual guidance to prospective students
regarding choice of institution or course, or information about course
contents. All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at
the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the
institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.
to Apply: Please
note that SIU cannot offer individual guidance to prospective students
regarding choice of institution or course, or information about course
contents. All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at
the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the
institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.
Scholarship
Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till
1 December each year.
Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till
1 December each year.