Centre International de Mathématiques et d’Informatique

Link: http://www.cimi.univ-toulouse.fr/-Master-Level-Fellowships-?lang=en

Master Level Fellowships 2014-2015
Every year CIMI (Centre International de Mathématiques et d’Informatique) in Toulouse provides a number of fellowships for students enrolled in a Master course in Mathematics or Computer Science in one of the programs associated with CIMI.

4 fellowships for students starting on the first year of a Master’s degree M1 and 10 fellowships for those starting on the second year of a Master’s degree M2 will be available.

The level of funding will be competitive and sufficient to cover tuition fees and part of living expenses in Toulouse :

600€ per month over 10 months for applicants starting in the first year M1
1 000€ per month over 10 months for applicants starting in the second year M2.
Eligibility criteria:

Those fellowships are open, on a competitive basis, to French and foreign students and awarded on the basis of the quality of the academic records.

First year (M1) applicants: Applicants must have obtained a degree corresponding to the European Bachelor’s degree.

Second year (M2) applicants : Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of a European Master’s degree, or an American Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent level.

The CIMI LabEx applies an equal opportunity policy in selection.

Selection process :

Fellowships applications will be examined by the LabEx CIMI Executive Committee and awarded on the basis of the quality of the academic records.

Application process :

In order to apply all requested documents must be sent in a single Pdf. file to : contact@cimi.univ-toulouse.fr

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS :

1. Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
2. Details of the grades obtained at University from the 1st year to present
3. Details of the courses attended in the year 2013-2014
4. Two recommendation letters (one from the head of the current year syllabus)
5. Applicant’s motivation letter
6. Information about current level of French language skills (only applies to foreign students from non French speaking countries applying for a M1 fellowship)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS :

Campus France Application :

Students from the following countries applying for CIMI fellowships MUST create an application file on Campus France website before March 31st, 2014 and follow the CEF procedure in order to be able to study in a French university : http://www.campusfrance.org/en/page…

List of countries: Algeria ,Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (Brazzaville), Gabon, Guinea, India, Ivory Coast, Japan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Senegal, Russia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Vietnam.

French Language skills :

Applicants for a M1 fellowship must have some knowledge of French language at least equivalent to the B1 level as defined by the Common European Frame for French Language: http://ll.univ-poitiers.fr/aloesfra…

Selected applicants will also be requested to follow an intensive French language course (about 30 hours) upon arrival in France.

DEADLINES :

In order for your application to be considered, all requested documents must be sent in a single Pdf. file by January 15th, 2014 at the latest.

The selected applicants will be contacted from January 30th, 2014.

For any further information please send an email to: contact@cimi.univ-toulouse.fr

SYLLABUS INFORMATION :

• Syllabus Master 1 Maths : http://www.math.univ-toulouse.fr/m1…

• Syllabus Master 2 Research (M2R) Maths : http://www.math.univ-toulouse.fr/M2…

• Syllabus Master 2 pro IMAT Maths : http://www.math.univ-toulouse.fr/M2…

• Syllabus Master in Computer Science : http://www.dept-info.ups-tlse.fr/

The Jacques Hadamard Mathematics Foundation (FMJH) Scholarship

Link: http://www.fondation-hadamard.fr/en/node/399

Scholarship / Financial aid: a stipend of 10,000 euros per year Date: one or two years Deadline: December 15th, 2012 Open to: students currently studying outside France or to foreign (non-french) students studying outside the FMJH’s institutions

Announcement follows

The Jacques Hadamard Mathematics Foundation (FMJH) is offering one-year or two-year scholarships for talented students applying for a master position in Mathematics in one of its member institutions (the Departments in Applied or Pure Mathematics of the École polytechnique, École Normale Supérieure de Cachan, and Paris Sud University in Orsay).

Priority will be given to M2 applications but two year applications starting from the M1 will be considered.

The stipend is of the order of 10,000 euros per year. In addition the laureates will also benefit from a lump-sum for the travel expenses depending on their residence countries. Laureates will not pay any tuition fees and will benefit from the French health insurance system (Sécurité Sociale). The FMJH will provide housing in students dormitories (the cost will be directly deduced from the scholarship). The FMJH will also provide french courses and assistance at the arrival in France.

The FMJH scholarships are devoted to support a specific Master in which the laureates will be automatically registered provided they give the necessary relevant administrative information in due time. Laureates who change their mind and apply to another Master, even within the member institutions of the FMJH, will automatically lose the scholarship, except in case of explicit agreement of the FMJH. They cannot combine their scholarship with other remuneration. 

Application

Complete the relevant online form below and send it before December 15th, 2012 at midnight (Paris time, +1 GMT). A second call will be open at the begining of April, 2013. If your application at the first call has been rejected, it will not be reexamined during the second call.
Only electronic submission using the online form will be considered.

For a two year scholarship at the first year level (M1) of the Master program, please complete the M1 form.
For a one year scholarship at the second year (M2) of the Master program, please complete the M2 form.

Deadlines

Applications for the 2012-2013 FMJH program Master are open from October 15th until December 15th.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process at the middle of January, 2013.

Eligibility criteria

The scholarships are open to all students currently studying outside France or to foreign (non-french) students studying outside the FMJH’s institutions (see the application webforms for the details). The selection process will be based on the academic quality of the transcript and recommendation letters.

Website: http://www.fondation-hadamard.fr/en/node/399
Email: contact@fondation-hadamard.fr

HEC-EGIDE/EIFFEL for candidates working in emerging countries

Link: http://www.mba.hec.edu/How-to-apply/Funding/(level2)/281

Launched in January 1999 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires Etrangères), the Eiffel Scholarship is designed to bolster international recruiting by French schools of higher education, at a time when competition to attract top foreign students is growing among developed countries.HEC reserves the right to submit only those candidates it feels best qualify for the Eiffel Scholarship as the award is particularly competitive and prestigious. Note that applications from students currently studying outside France will be given priority over those from students already studying in France.

Eligibility: The HEC MBA Program applies on behalf of admitted eligible students. In order to be eligible the candidate must:

Be aged 30 years old or less in the selection year.
Have a single nationality from a developing country deemed an ’emerging country’ by the French state department, especially those in Asia and Latin America, for example, currently under-represented among the student population in France.

Selection Criteria: Candidates wishing to apply for the Eiffel Scholarship must write an essay, describing how the scholarship will help them achieve their long-term career goals. They should explain what they aim to achieve from the MBA program and how they will implement this in their future career. As it is offered by the French Government, candidates should address issues such as why they are studying in France.

Personal Financial Statement: Applicants must submit a detailed description of their financial circumstances as well as a cash-flow forecast for 16-month duration at HEC.

Amount of Award: The Eiffel Scholarship provides participants with a monthly allowance of €1,181, and covers additional expenses including travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.

Application Deadline: End of November each year (after enrollment confirmation).

Master in Advanced European and International Studies

Link: http://www.iehei.org/dheei/index_en.htm

Scholarship / Financial aid: a limited number of fellowships can be awarded
Date: 2011 / 2012
Deadline: 30 June 2011
Open to: students who have completed their undergraduate studies

Announcement follows

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies is targeted at students who have completed their undergraduate studies.

Its objective is to give students an overarching, encompassing vision of the political, social, economic, and cultural problems of today’s modern world.

The programme follows an original approach which distinguishes it from other Master courses in European Studies and International Relations.

The Modules:

* International Relations
* European Integration
* Economy and Globalisation
* Federalism and Governance

Fees & Living Expenses

Tuition for the Master of Advanced European and International Studies is : 8 000 euros.

This sum covers the following:

1. Accommodation
2. Travel expenses
Trips in the group to the different locations of the programme will be paid by the institute. Only the return trip from the town students reside in to the institute will have to be paid by the students themselves.
3. Study trip
Participation in the study trip organised each year by the Institut Europeén des Hautes Etudes Internationales to international and European institutions.
4. Administrative Expenses
– Cost of preparation, registration and processing of applications
– Administration of the student’s file following acceptance, for the duration of the academic year.
5. Documentation
– Free access to various libraries
– Supply of reading material for seminars
– Free use, (limited), of the Institute’s photocopying machine for research purposes
– Free use of computers for internet research and word processing
6. Other services
– Admission to international colloquia organised by I.E.H.E.I. and the Centre International de Formation Européenne
– Conferences organised specifically for students of the IEHEI

Scholarships

A. SCHOLARSHIPS FROM VARIOUS ORGANISATIONS
Scholarships to cover the total or partial costs of tuition and living expenses can be granted by different organisations depending on the nationality of the applicant.

1. In some countries candidates may obtain scholarships from their universities or from organisations such as:
– D.A.A.D. for German students
– D.E.S. for British students
– U.S. Department of Education for American students
– Rotary International Foundation
– Soros Foundation for students from Central and Eastern Europe etc.
If you want to apply for a scholarship to these organisations, please contact them directly.

2. Fellowships from the French Government for foreign students can also be obtained. Candidates should contact the cultural services at the French Embassy in their country where they may obtain useful information on the procedures to follow.
The deadline for applications for fellowships of the French Government is the end of the calendar year preceding the academic year you apply for.

3. The I.E.H.E.I. can also, under special conditions related to the nationality and the qualification of the student, present applications to different Ministries and foundations which may award fellowships. These fellowships will be administered by the Institute.

4. Candidates can also ask for student loans from banks in France or in others countries.

B. SPECIAL FUND FOR FELLOWSHIPS FROM THE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE FORMATION EUROPEENNE
Candidates who are not able to obtain a fellowship from one of the above mentioned organisations may ask for financial aid from the C.I.F.E.
A limited number of fellowships can be awarded to particularly qualified candidates who are not able to cover the cost of their studies and stay. This fund could be established due to a special contribution from the C.I.F.E. as well as grants from private and public institutions.
Required conditions:
– Fulfil all conditions for admission
– Show a strong commitment to the idea of the programme
– Be unable to obtain any other form of financial aid (private or government fellowships, personal income, parents’ help, etc.).

The Emile Boutmy Scholarship

Link:http://admissions.sciences-po.fr/en/financial-support-emileboutmy

Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy scholarship after the founder of Sciences Po (1871) in order to attract the very best international students from outside of the European Union. The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.

The Financial Support Office administers a variety of scholarships and award schemes. Altogether 1M€ was awarded to non-european students in 2009 out of a total of 2.1M€.

Masters level: Amount and length of the scholarship

The Emile Boutmy programme can take several different forms for students at Masters level. The length of the scholarship is always dependent on scholarship recipients’ academic results; they must be ranked within the upper half of the students within their year group.

1. A grant of 10000€ per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters, in addition to a grant to cover part of the cost of living of €6000 per year.

Scholarship recipients will forfeit their right to the living costs grant if their academic results are not with the top 50% of students within their year group at the end of the first year *.

2. A grant of €10000 per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters.

Scholarship recipients will forfeit their right to the grant if their academic results are not with the top 50% of students within their year group at the end of the first year *.

3. A grant of €5000 to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters.

Scholarship recipients will forfeit their right to the grant if their academic results are not with the top 50% of students within their year group at the end of the first year *.

* For example, in 2007-2008 the required average mark was 13.5/20.

How to apply and deadlines

To apply for the Emily Boutmy scholarship, please fill out the relevant pages in the general application form. For the academic year 2010-2011, undergraduate applicants for the Emily Boutmy schlolarship must submit their application by May 2, 2011 at the very latest. Graduate applicants must submit their application by February 21st, 2011. Applications received after these dates will not be processed.

 

Taught-in-English programmes:

http://admissions.sciences-po.fr/en/node/207

All Master programmes:

http://master.sciences-po.fr/en/content/masters