University of Lausanne Master’s Grants For Foreign Students 2013 Application

University of Lausanne Grants available to foreign students pursuing a Masters Degree in the University in Switzerland.
The Deadline for this scholarship is 15th December, 2013 and the course is expected to start next year. September 2014 to be precise.

Brief Scholarship description:
The University of Lausanne in Switzerland offers scholarships to international students who wishes to pursue a Masters Degree at the University through the UNIL Master’s Grants.

Field(s) of study:

Candidates must choose a Master’s programmes from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Number of Scholarships:

10 scholarships are offered on a competitive basis

Target group:

Foreign Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any).

Eligibility:

•  The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.

•  The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.

How to Apply:

Candidates must complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” form and submit their application by email to the Office for socio-cultural affairs  by 15 December 2013 at the latest.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarships Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.unil.ch/international/page82856.html