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As part of our mission to provide information and access to universities and graduate programs, QS is delighted to offer US$1.2 million in scholarship funding for selected applicants from around the world who attended a QS World Grad School Tour event.

Below are details about the scholarships currently available. We are constantly working with schools, private and public universities, and our media partners to secure further scholarships and help more candidates fulfill their potential. We invite you to read the descriptions below, and consider which scholarships are appropriate to you. You can then begin the application process.

Please note that MBA candidates will not be considered for these scholarships unless mentioned in the individual scholarship descriptions below. For MBA-specific scholarships click here.

 

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Duisenberg school of finance | QS Scholarship for academic excellence | QS Leadership Scholarship | QS Scholarship for Central and Eastern European Women | EMLYON Business School | TUM ASIA Scholarship | 

 QS Duisenberg school of finance Scholarship for Women in Finance

One lingering post-crisis notion is that things might have been different if more women worked in finance. Duisenberg school of finance (DSF) and QS World Grad School is stepping to the plate to encourage more women in finance. Together DSF and QS will offer one Woman in Finance scholarship to an accepted female candidate to any one of DSF Master's programs each year.

Value: €20,000 
Recipient: 1
Criteria: to be eligible for the scholarship, you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair, be accepted to DSF by 1 July 2012, be female and submit a motivational essay by 1 July 2012. 
Application process: Complete the online application form. Submit your motivational essay via your online application account. Indicate which QS Fair you attended. list 'Woman in Finance' under Finace and Declartion
Deadline: 1 July 2012 
If you have any questions, contact us at admissions@dsf.nl

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For Academic Excellence

Value: US $10,000
Recipient: 1
Criteria: to be eligible for the scholarship, you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair and complete the QS Graduate Applicant Survey.
Application process: once you’ve attended the Tour you will receive by email the QS Graduate Applicant Survey. Fill it in and you will be taken to the scholarship application page. Complete your application and attach the required essay. The winner will be announced online, pending acceptance to a programme. All fees paid by QS will go directly to the university.
Deadline: all completed applications must be received by 30th May 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic year’s commencement in a graduate (non MBA) program.

To apply for this scholarship, please keep a note of the particular scholarship name and click here.

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Leadership Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

Value: US $10,000
Recipient: 1
Criteria: to be eligible you need to a) attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair and complete the QS Graduate Applicant Survey b) get admitted to a Top 100 Global Masters or PhD program (see the QS World University Rankings ) 
Application process: once you’ve attended the Tour you will receive by email the QS Graduate Applicant Survey. Fill it in and you will be taken to the scholarship application page. Complete your application and attach the required essay on the topic “Where I have demonstrated responsible leadership, or innovation, and how it made a difference either in my community or in my work” (750 words max.). The winner will be announced online, pending acceptance to a programme. All fees paid by QS will go directly to the university.
Deadline: all completed applications must be received by 30th May 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic year’s commencement in a graduate (non MBA) program.

To apply for this scholarship, please keep a note of the particular scholarship name and click here.

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For Central and Eastern European Women

QS is pleased to announce the launch of a new scholarship available to women who attend the QS World Grad School Tour in Central/Eastern Europe.

Value: €2,000
Recipient: 1
Criteria: to be eligible for the scholarship, you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour in one of our Central/Eastern European cities. This is a female only scholarship.
Application process: once you’ve attended the Tour you will receive by email the QS Graduate Applicant Survey. Fill it in and you will be taken to the scholarship application page. Complete your application and attach the required essay on the topic, “How would your country benefit from your education?” (500 words max.).
Deadline: all completed applications must be received by 30th May 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic year’s commencement in a graduate (non MBA) program.

To apply for this scholarship, please keep a note of the particular scholarship name and click here.

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EMLYON Business School Entrepreneurial Scholarship

EMLYON and QS are proud to announce a new scholarship exclusive to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour.

Value: the scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fees (approx. €15,000).
Recipient: 1
Criteria: to be eligible for the scholarship, you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair in Fall 2011 or Spring 2012 and be admitted to the EMLYON European Master in Management program.
Application process: to be confirmed.
Deadline: to be confirmed.

To apply for this scholarship, please keep a note of the particular scholarship name and click here.

New! TUM ASIA Scholarship

German Institute of Science and Technology - TUM Asia and QS are proud to announce two TUM ASIA scholarships exclusive to attendees of the QS World Grad School Tour. 

Value: each scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fees (approx €10,000). 
Recipient: 2
Criteria: to be eligible for the scholarship, you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour fair and complete your online application at www.gist.edu.sg prior to submission of hardcopy supporting documents and the essay.
Application process: You must submit an essay, which elaborates on your achievements, interest and aspiration for the Master of Science program which you have applied with TUM ASIA, along with supporting documents.
Deadline: 31 March 2012.

If you have any questions, contact us at student.recruitment@gist.edu.sg or admission@gist.edu.sg.

To apply for this scholarship, please keep a note of the particular scholarship name and click here.