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The University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2025/2026 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: November 4, 2024 at 12 noon (Toronto time).

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.

Prospective Mastercard Foundation Scholars will develop their capacity and networks to engage in diverse healthcare professions and healthcare ecosystems in Africa. Upon completion of the program, it’s expected that Mastercard Foundation Scholars will return to their home countries and engage in self-employment or work in a range of health-related professions to advance the health outcomes within their countries upon completion.

The Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive scholarship that provides citizens from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to relevant university education. 

Graduate Programs

Up to 25 Mastercard Foundation scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year split across the following graduate programs:

  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Master of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
  • Master of Financial Insurance • Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
  • Master of Biotechnology (for 2026 start)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants MUST meet the following six eligibility criteria:

  • Be a citizen and currently residing in a Sub-Saharan African country
  • Be graduating or have graduated within the last 5 years from a partner institution of the Africa Health Collaborative (listed on page one) and have not yet started studies at the graduate level
  • Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities during his/her undergraduate years
  • Be academically admissible to one of the sponsored graduate programs listed above
  • Demonstrate a desire and commitment to return home following graduation to contribute to the ongoing economic growth and social development in Africa

Scholarship Benefits

Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto are provided with full financial assistance for the duration of their graduate studies.  This includes travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport and visa application fees), tuition, housing, food, health insurance, laptop, learning materials, and other expenses.

Application Procedure:

  • Step One Prospective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for their chosen program of study. The links above will guide you in exploring these different programs. If you meet the academic requirements of your program of interest, please follow through to step two.

Step Two

  • Sign up to attend a scholarship information session and complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application. Deadline for submission of the completed application and receipt of all required attachments is Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12 noon (Toronto time).
  • If your application for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship meets all criteria and is approved by the Scholarship Admission Committee, you will receive an email to move forward to step three. These notifications to successful applicants will be made in early December.

Step Three

  • Begin your graduate application to the department/program of your interest from the University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies website.
  • The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is the central location for graduate applications at the university.
  • Each department and program area will inform you as to the specific requirements of their department and provide you with subsequent dates for the submission of supplementary information.
  • This is an online process that will require you to upload documents to your application.

Please direct any questions to the University of Toronto’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program [Email: [email protected]]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Toronto (U of T) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme

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Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2027 for Graduate study in France (Fully Funded to France)

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Application Deadline: October 30, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program strives to provide access to quality and inclusive education to young people from Sub-Saharan Africa. By 2030, as part of an ambitious new strategy (Young Africa Works), the Foundation aims to enable 30 million young Africans to secure dignified and fulfilling employment.

Since 2017, Sciences Po is the only institution in continental Europe to partner with the Mastercard Foundation. Since then, it has been an instrumental member of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, offering a world-class education in the humanities and social sciences that pairs rigorous academic standards with proven expertise in preparing students for the globalised job market.

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

  • Hold citizenship in a country within Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates who hold a second citizenship from the European Economic Area are not eligible.
  • Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
  • Or have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).
  • Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).
  • Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.
  • Be under  35 when you begin your Master’s programme.
  • Not already hold or be completing a Master’s degree. 
  • Be applying for a two-year Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Applicants for one-year Master’s, dual degrees or joint Master’s programmes are not eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars  Program.

Admission Criteria

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly selective and the scholarship is awarded on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Demonstrable adequation between the degree held, the choice of Master’s programme at Sciences Po, the personal and academic background and the future professional plans.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and perceptiveness in understanding and analysis of major contemporary political, economic and societal challenges facing Africa and the rest of the world.
  • Ambition, originality and tenacity in pursuing entrepreneurial or social impact projects aimed at achieving socio-economic change in Africa.

Scholarship Benefits

In addition to funding tuition, Sciences Po provides Scholars with a range of tailored resources to support their studies and facilitate their transition into employment. Specifically, Scholars have access to:

  • Support in the run-up to leaving for France, tailored support when they arrive, and an official welcome programme to help them integrate in their first few weeks.
  • Housing in Paris reserved for Mastercard Foundation Scholars.
  • Personalised support throughout their studies, ensuring every student has the best possible experience at Sciences Po.
  • Careers support: guidance to help students identify their professional aspirations; a careers fair focusing on employment and internship opportunities in Africa; access to the university’s business incubator (FR) and its network of employers and alumni working in Africa; opportunities to attend careers support workshops, conferences, etc.
  • A mentoring programme co-run with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni.
  • Access to the wide range of general resources Sciences Po provides to guide students through every step of their studies.

Application Timeline:

  • Application platform opens: September 2024
  • Application deadline for Master’s programmes and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: end of October 2024
  • Sciences Po admissions decisions released: mid-February 2025
  • Scholarship allocation decisions released: from March 2025
  • Master’s programmes begin: end of August 2025

Application Procedure:

  • To be selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, you must first be accepted onto a Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools.
  • From September 2024, applications for Sciences Po Master’s programmes and for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will be handled through a single procedure and platform. You will need to apply for your chosen Master’s programme and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program via the international graduate admissions procedure.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025 for Study in Uganda (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  14th June 2024 at 5.00 pm. 

Mastercard Foundation renewed its partnership with Makerere University for the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program spanning from 2023 to 2034. The second phase of the Program will offer 1000 Scholarships for 10 years, for both Undergraduate and Master’s Academic Programmes at the Makerere University Main Campus.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a 10-year global initiative to educate and develop the next generation leaders, who will contribute to social and economic progress, particularly in Africa. The Scholars Program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality secondary and tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education or to the workforce in their home countries.

Undergraduate

The second phase of the Program will offer 1000 Scholarships for 10 years, for selected Undergraduate and Master’s Academic Programmes at the Makerere University Main Campus.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, the following conditions must be met:

  1. The applicant must be qualifying for admission at Makerere University’s main campus, for the Undergraduate Degree Programmes under the Private Sponsorship Scheme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University’s main campus under the Private Sponsorship Scheme (when advertised). Once admitted to Makerere University’s main campus, then your application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Makerere University shall be considered for the due selection processes. 
  2. The Applicant must have completed the Advanced level education (or its equivalent) in an African Country
  3. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars are restricted to individuals facing significant financial hardship.
  4. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and a record of community service
  5. Applicants should not be holders of any other Scholarship.
  6. Applicants should not have registered for or completed any other undergraduate degree programme.
  7. The Applicant should not exceed 28 years of age at the time of applying for the Scholarship. 
  8. Applicants under the categories of refugees and students with disabilities should not exceed 32 years of age at the time of applying for the Scholarship.
  9. A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof (refugee attestation) attached to the application form.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Makerere University, the following conditions must be met:

  1. The applicant must be qualifying for admission at Makerere University-Main Campus, for the Master’s Degree Programme. Therefore, all applicants should apply for admission at Makerere University and, only those Applicants that shall be admitted at Makerere University shall be considered eligible for the Scholarship Selection process. 
  2. The Applicant must have completed the Bachelor’s Degree Studies in an African Country
  3. Applications are restricted to individuals facing significant financial hardships.
  4. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and a record of community service
  5.  Applicants should not be holders of any other Scholarship.
  6.  Applicants should not have registered for/completed any other master’s studies.
  7. The Applicant should not exceed 35 years of age at the time of the deadline of the Application. 
  8. Applicants under the category of Refugees and Students with Disabilities should not exceed 40 years of age at the time of the deadline of the Application.
  9. A refugee applicant must be a recognized and registered refugee with proof (refugee attestation) attached to the application form.

Note

  1. At most 70% of the scholarship opportunities will be awarded to female applicants while 30% will go to Male applicants with further categorization. Females are therefore encouraged to apply
  2. At most 25% of the Scholarships shall be awarded to Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)s. young people in this Category are therefore encouraged to apply
  3. The utmost 10% of the Scholarships shall be awarded to Youth with Disabilities. Young people in this category are therefore encouraged to apply
  4. Incomplete application forms will be automatically disqualified.
  5. This program exercises merit principles and zero tolerance for dishonesty. Any form of influence peddling by anybody will lead to automatic disqualification of the applican

Application Procedure

The Program aims to deepen inclusive University education and empower the youth to transform into leaders who will make meaningful contributions to national and regional development.

  1. Only students with the minimum requirements to be admitted to Makerere University – Main Campus from the categories specified in the advertisement are eligible to apply. A Completed form should be submitted to One of the Following Options;
    1. Hand deliver the hard copy form to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Offices located at Plot 144, Pool Road, Makerere University.
    2. or send it as an attachment through the following email address:  [email protected] 
    3. Apply directly online (Link at the bottom)
  2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further selection engagements. 
  3. Note that the application form is NOT FOR SALE and NO PAYMENTS should be made by the applicantat any stage of the selection process. 
  4. The deadline for submission is Friday 14th June 2024 at 5.00 pm. 

Applicants are advised to carefully read the application guidelines below before filling in the form.


Apply for Graduate Scholarships directly online via https://apply.mcfsp.mak.ac.ug/forms/graduate-scholarship-application-formOR –  Download the PDF Version of the Application form : Print, fill in and hand deliver the hard copy form to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Offices located at Plot 144, Pool Road, Makerere University.OR – send it as an attachment through the following email address:  [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2024 (Window 2) for Developing Countries Nationals (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST.

Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.   

Eligibility Requirements

Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:

  • Be a national of a World Bank member developing country on this list;
  • Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Be in good health;
  • Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
  • Be employed in development-related work in a paid full- time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the application deadline.

Benefits

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

  • Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $600 travel allowance for each trip;
  • Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
  • While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.

Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:

  • Visa application(s) costs
  • Expenses to bring and/or support a scholar’s family members;
  • Extra-curricular courses or training;
  • Courses that do not meet the minimum credits required to earn the graduate degree;
  • Language training not provided by the graduate program;
  • Additional travel during the course of the study program;
  • Expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, or internships; or
  • Educational equipment such as computers.
  • Resident permit fee

Application Requirements

Submit One Online Application:

  • An application will be accepted and reviewed if the applicant submits only one completed application electronically through the JJ/WBGSP application portal by the W2 application deadline: May 24, 2024 at 12:00 noon EST.
  • An application is considered complete if it includes: a. and b.
  • Two professional recommendation letters, submitted online, from people who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s professional work experience.
  • One completed application form (which includes an applicant’s agreement to conditions stated on the signature page of the application form) that is written in either in English or the language of their master’s degree program. (For example, a completed application form written in French by an applicant who is seeking a scholarship to attend a university in the USA or the United Kingdom will not be reviewed).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

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DAAD Stellenbosch University Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG) Scholarships 2021/2022 for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Application Deadline: ​midnight, 15 March 2021.

The DAAD In-Region Scholarship Programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. ​

It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG) at Stellenbosch University, by offering up to 5 In-Region Scholarships for MSc studies and up to 4 In-Region Scholarships for PhD studies at MBHG for the intake 2021.​

The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) who want  to participate in a study programme (MSc or PhD studies) at the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics. Stellenbosch University will screen, pre-select (according to DAAD selection criteria) and short-list the applicants. 

Please navigate to the DAAD webpage for information on the scholarship programme and to the MBHG call document for the application process with relevant dates.​

To apply for this scholarship applicants must complete the Online MBHG DAAD Scholarship application form, and submit all required documentation, as outlined in the MBHG DAAD Scholarship Call document for review by the MBHG review committee before the internal deadline ​midnight, 15 March 2021.

To complete the online MBHG DAAD Scholarship application form​ click here.

​For an overview of the application process please click here.​
​

For any queries relating to the DAAD In-Region Scholarship Programme​ please contact [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD MBHG Scholarships 2021/2022

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The American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2021/2022 for Graduate study in Lebanon (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 18th 2021

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is offering full scholarships for graduate education for the academic year 2021-2022​ in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. The program requires scholars to attend a series of workshops, courses and field work in addition to the courses for their degree.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Graduate scholarships are open to:

  1. Nationals of Africa
  2. Nationals of Lebanon
  3. R​​​efugee and displaced living in Lebanon 

Academic promise
Financial need
Leadership potential
Desire to give back and go back to one’s community
Proof of meeting RUSE (Readiness for University Studies in English) requirement

Application Procedure

  • Complete the AUB Online Graduate Application Form after creating an account
  • Upload supporting documents as per the requirements indicated on the online graduate application.
  • Once you reach the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program box in the application under “financial opportunities”, click on “Apply” in order to receive the financial survey link specific to this scholarship​ that needs to be filled and submitted before the application deadline. You will receive an email containing a link for the financial application after 24 hours of submitting your online graduate application.
  • Complete fully and accurately the Financial Application specific for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program and submit before the deadline (March 18, 2021).
  • Upload and submit all required documents (listed below) ​as instructed and listed in the​ financial application before the deadline (March 18, 2021).
  • ​​​Submit proof of meeting Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE) requirement by April 19, 2021 the latest. ​​​

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

  • For nationals of countries on the African continent: 
  • 1. Employment record for every working member of the family (For parents if dependent, for spouse if married) 
  • 2. Bank statement(s) for working family member(s) (If an applicant is married please provide for spouse and yourself) 
  • 3. Proof of asset ownership (land, home, car, ) 
  • 4. Any additional document that supports the information in the application​
  • For applicants residing in Lebanon: 
  • 1. Family civil status record issued within the previous three months (عائلي قيد اخراج (or)العائلة دفتر (for Syrian applicants 
  • 2. Employment record for every working member of the family 3. For each dependent child enrolled at school or university, recent school certificate of registration showing annual tuition fees 
  • 4. Car registration form for each car owned 
  • 5. Proof of home ownership in Lebanon 
  • 6. Proof of land ownership in Lebanon 
  • 7. UNHCR registration certificates for Syrian applicants if applicable 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2021/2022

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The American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020 for Graduate & Undergraduate study in Lebanon (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 18th 2019

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is offering full scholarships for graduate and undergraduate education for the academic year 2019-20 in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. The program requires scholars to attend a series of workshops, courses and field work in addition to the courses for their degree.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Graduate scholarships are open to:

  1. Nationals of Africa
  2. Nationals of Lebanon
  3. R​​​efugee and displaced living in Lebanon 

Undergraduate scholarships are open to nationals of Lebanon or refugee and displaced living in Lebanon
Selection and admission are based on: 

  • Academic promise
  • Financial disadvantage
  • Leadership potential
  • Desire to give back and go back to one’s community

Application Procedure:

  • Complete  the AUB Online Graduate Application Form after creating an account.
  • Upload supporting documents as per the requirements indicated on the online application.
  • If residing in Lebanon (Lebanese and non-Lebanese), fill out t​he online Graduate Financial Application specific to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (available here) by March 18, 2019.
  • If applying from Africa, fill out the online Graduate Financial Application specific to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (available here) by March 18, 2019.​


For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020

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SRC/Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) 2016 for Graduate Students.

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Application Deadline: November 3rd 2015.

The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research on non-US topics. Eighty fellowships are awarded annually.

Eligibility

  • The program is open to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences—regardless of citizenship—enrolled in PhD programs in the United States.
  • Applicants to the 2016 IDRF competition must complete all PhD requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2016, whichever comes first.
  • The program invites proposals for dissertation research conducted, in whole or in part, outside the United States, on non-US topics

Fellowship Worth:

  • Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $20,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research.

Selection Criteria

The IDRF competition promotes a range of approaches and research designs beyond single-site or single-country research, including comparative work at the national and regional levels and explicit comparison of cases across time frames

Applicants are expected to write in clear, intelligible prose for a selection committee that is multidisciplinary and cross-regional.

Proposals should display a thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theories, and methods in the applicant’s discipline and in other related fields, as well as a bibliography relevant to the research.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SRC/Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) 

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2015 Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford,UK.

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Application Deadline: 9 or 23 January 2015, depending on your course

 

The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme supports outstanding postgraduate students from transition and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America.

The Louis Dreyfus Foundation aims to promote sustainable agriculture, food security and self-sufficiency, particularly through education and direct support to farmers, with a specific focus on emerging countries in the above-mentioned regions.

The Leadership Programme includes:

  • an annual Moral Philosophy Seminar – including moderated discussions and workshops on political philosophy and leadership development;
  • practical skills training in presentation, interviewing, exam and op-ed (‘opposite the editorial page’) writing techniques;
  • a London Leadership Forum at the end of the academic year;
  • engagement in the Institute for Strategic Dialogue’s projects and conferences; and
  • numerous networking opportunities throughout the year.

The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £13,863). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.
  • A full list of eligible countries (within Africa, Asia and South America) is yet to be confirmed but will be added to this page in October 2014.
  • The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme targets future leaders pursuing diverse careers with a focus on improving food security and sustainability.
  • Successful applicants must demonstrate an interest in serving the global community through their chosen field of work, including but not limited to, agriculture, health care, environmental and water management, economic, public and foreign policy.
  • You should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
  • This scholarship seeks to support individuals who, following completion of their supported studies, will go on to actively engage in their chosen fields.

How to Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must select the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme in the Funding section of the University’s graduate application form and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course (9 January or 23 January 2015.
  • You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarships Questionnaire  and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the deadline, in order for your application to be complete.
  • Fill Out the Graduate Application Form for Oxford
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2015 Graduate Scholarship Programme for International Students to Study in Turkey.

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Application Deadline: September 19 2014

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants scholarships for international students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Turkey. The scholarship covers fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The  scholarship  is  open  to  all  students  who  want  to  undertake  a  graduate  degree  program  in  Turkey on the following conditions:

  • Applicants  must  be  30  years  old  or  younger  for  the  MSc/MA  programs  and  35  years  old  or younger for the PhD programs on the first day of the application period.
  • Applicants  should  be  non-Turkish  citizens.  Applicants  who  hold  dual  citizenship  with  Turkey are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree or who are currently enrolled in their fourth year of college are eligible to apply for scholarship for the MSc/MA programs.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled in an MSc/MA program in Turkey are also eligible for the scholarship  on  the  condition  that  they  have  not  yet  completed  their  third  semester  in  the program.
  • Applicants holding an MSc/MA degree or currently enrolled  in a master’s program who intend to enroll in a PhD program in Turkey are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled in a PhD program in Turkey are also eligible to apply on the condition that they have not yet completed their six semester in the program

The scholarship will consist of

  • A monthly stipend of 1.500 Turkish Liras (TL) for MSc/MA students
  • A monthly stipend of 1.800 Turkish Liras (TL) for PhD students
  • Tuition Fee (up to 2.000 Turkish Liras)
  • A monthly allowance for health insurance coverage for the award holder only.
  • Maximum duration for the scholarship is 2 years for the Masters and 4 years for the PhD program.
  • All scholarship awardees who successfully complete a Master’s program will be rewarded scholarship for a PhD program on the condition that they are admitted to a program at a Turkish University.

Documents Required for Application:

  • Application form (This form is filled electronically on the online application portal
  • Copy of birth certificate or passport (pages of personal information)
  • Copy of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree* (If any)
  • Copy of Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts* (If any)
  • A motivation letter (Statement of purpose)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two reference letters
  • Certificates of achievement (if any TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, TÖMER

All of the documents must be English or Turkish. Officially translated copy of the documents can be used in the application.

During the application, the original copies of required documents are not demanded. However, applicants who receive the scholarship must send the original copy of required documents in order to be able to use their scholarships.

Applications not fulfilling any eligibility criteria, lacking any of the required documents will not be processed.

The deadline of 2014/2015 Application Period is 19 September 2014.

Apply Now for the Graduate Scholarship Programme in Turkey

For More Information:

visit the Official Webpage of the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) 

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2013 Korean Government Scholarship Program

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Deadline: March 31st 2013

Purpose

To provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea,to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Host

  • Korean Government and
  • The National Institute of International Education (NIIED)

Field of Study

Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs offered by participating universities or institutes. Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by  Korean universities can be found  by visiting the Study in Korea Webpage.

Qualifications

Undergraduate Program

•  Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
•  Monthly Allowance: 800,000 won per month
•  Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
•  Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
•  Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
•  Tuition: The tuition fee up to 5 million won is exempted by the Korean Government, and if any, the tuition fee exceeding 5 million won and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university
•  Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.

Graduate Program

•  Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
•  Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won per month
•  Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
•  Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
•  Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
•  Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
•  Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
•  Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation

Special Allowance for ALL students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month

 

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Program

•  Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants’ parents
•  Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
•  Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.

Graduate Program

• The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships.  Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program.

•  Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2012 (born after Sep. 1st, 1972).

•  Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1st of the selection year.  Applicants who have enrolled in or graduated from a university in Korea are not eligible for the KGSP program. Specifically, applicants who have previously enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate program, a master’s program, or a doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.

• Applicants must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4.3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale, or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution. If the applicant does not satisfy the above GPA requirements, he/she will be ineligible to apply to this program.

Application instructions:

Applicants can only apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University. Visit  Korean Embassy/Consulate Webpage in your own country.

For Undergraduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by 15 November 2012. Therefore, the application deadline should fall BEFORE this date – around September to November 2012.

For the Graduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by 31 March 2013. Therefore, the application deadline should fall BEFORE this date – around January to March 2013.

For More Information

Visit the Korean Government Scholarship Official Webpage

 

 
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