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Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2015 for Nigerian Students

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Application Deadline: September 24th 2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students who wish to be considered for the Guinness Undergraduate Scholarships.

This Scholarship supports Guiness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development in its host communities. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students from Guiness Nigeria’s host communities who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics

Students from the following communities are therefore encouraged to apply:

  • Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State
  • Oregbeni, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State.
  • Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
  • Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State

Eligibility:

Applications are only open to student from the above communities.
Candidates must be first or second year students in Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics

Selection Criteria

Candidates may be required to write an aptitude test
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of instruction from the Chairman of their community Development Associations.

Application Procedure:

Candidates who qualify for this scholarship should send the following details to: [email protected]

Full names
Gender
University/Polytechnic
Matriculation Number/Year of study
Home Town/Local Government Area/State of Origin
Phone Number/e-mail address
Scanned copy of Student ID card or
Admission Letter

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2015/2016 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate, Graduate & PhD Study in Germany (Autumn 2015)

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Application Deadline: September 2, 2015

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in accordance with the guidelines issued by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Scholarships are awarded for the regular period of study.The Heinrich Boll Foundation grants scholarships is awarded to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences or universities of the arts

By September 1, 2015 interested candidates can apply for:

  1. undergraduate scholarship for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
  2. undergraduate scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
  3. doctoral scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
  4. doctoral scholarships in the focus programme “Transformation Research”
Requirements:
Undergraduate/Graduate
  • Master’s degree only; proof of first professional qualification must be provided
  • Proof of Proficiency in German Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
  • €750 per month plus various individual allowances
 Doctoral:
  • Proof of admission to doctoral studies by a state or state-recognised university, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application
  • Two years as a rule, may be extended twice at most by half a year.
  • Proof of Proficiency in German Level B2 or DSH 2 (with certificate)
  • €1, 000 per month, plus € 100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances

1. General student scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen (1)):

Students in all subjects who are pursuing a FIRST DEGREE (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) and who earned their university entrance qualification (2) in Germany:

  • You may apply before beginning your first degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”.
  • Special (but not exclusive) target groups are: first-generation students, women, members of ethnic minorities, applicants from universities of applied science (Fachhochschulen)
APPLICANTS FOR A DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP (PHD)

1. Doctoral students in all subjects who earned their university entrance qualification in Germany (Germans nationals and Bildungsinländer/innen (1)):

  • At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised institution of higher education in Germany or another EU country.

2. Doctoral scholarships: Focus programme “Transformation Research“

  • Doctoral students from Germany who would like to apply for the focus programme “Transformation Research”

Selection Procedure:

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s selection procedure for scholarship applicants consists of three stages:
  • Submission of written application documents
  • An interview with a liaison lecturer (telephone interviews may also be held)
  • Attendance at a selection workshop in Berlin consisting of a one-to-one interview and a group discussion
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2016/2017 Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

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Application Deadline: September 30th 2015

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

1) in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree courses, as applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award;

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2) in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

 

ELIGIBILITY :

  • The scholarships are intented solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore be granted this type of scholarship.
  • Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)
  • A limited number of scholarships is offered also to applicants from selected developing countries through the UNESCO. Each applicant is obliged to fill out an electronic application form available at: http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf/unesco.
  • Prospective applicants are advised to address their inquiries concerning, among others, their eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their countries.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  • Each applicant is obliged to fill in an electronic application form available at http://registr.dzs.cz/registr.nsf at the latest by 30 September of the year prior to the given academic year (i.e., the calendar year that precedes the academic year for which scholarships are offered)

Download the Application Guideline – English

Download the Application Guideline – French

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2015 University of Sheffield Scholarships for students from Kenya.

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Application Deadline: 19th of June 2015

The University is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to students from Kenya who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2015.

Undergraduate Scholarships eg BA, BSc, BEng, MEng

Faculty Undergraduate Scholarships

We are pleased to offer scholarships to all international students commencing their studies in the Faculties of Engineering, Science, Arts and the School of Law in September 2015:

Engineering International Scholarships

Science International Scholarships

Law International Scholarships

Arts International Scholarships

Management International Scholarships 2015

We are pleased to offer Management Scholarships to Kenyan undergraduate students starting their studies in the Management School in September 2015.

The scholarships are worth £2,000 per year each.

Eligibility and Award Criteria:

  • You must hold an offer of a study place and begin your undergraduate studies in September 2015 in the Management School.
  • You must be a national of, or permanently domiciled in Kenya.
  • You must be self-funding and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
  • The scholarship is for full-time and part-time students only.
  • Part-time students will receive the full value of a one year of scholarship split pro rata over the duration of an equivalent single full-time academic year.
  • The scholarship will be awarded automatically – no application is required.
  • The scholarship will be awarded unconditionally in the first year of study. Receipt of the award in subsequent years of study is subject to the achievement of a 60% overall average mark in the previous academic year.
  • The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction only.
  • The scholarship will not be applied during any optional or compulsory study abroad periods or year in industry.
  • The Scholarships will not be awarded where partial funding is applicable from an external body* and there is an agreement already in place between the external body and the University of Sheffield to offer a tuition fee discount to the student.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 University of Sheffield Scholarships for students from Kenya.

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2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students to study in Mexico (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International
Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in
studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate-level research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate-level academic mobility program in Mexico, to participate in the 2016 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.
The scholarships are offered to more than 180 countries through a series of bilateral
conventions, multilateral programs and special agreements. More than 70 Mexican institutions of higher education (IES) participate and all offer academic programs registered with the National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) in the National Program of Quality Graduate Degrees. These programs demonstrate the progress made by Mexico in various areas of the sciences and humanities.
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Candidate Profile
Requirements for all applicants:
  • Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. degree, as required by the program for which the scholarship is requested.
  • Minimum grade point average of eight (8.0) on a scale of 0 to 10, or the equivalent, for the last academic degree received.
  • Be accepted to or currently enrolled in a program at one of the participating Mexican institutions.
Required Documents
The applicant must submit the documents in the following order:
  • Official nomination of his/her government.
  • Application form.
  • An explanation of why the applicant is interested in studying or conducting research in Mexico.
  • Curriculum vitae ( maximum of 3 pages).
  • Acceptance letter from the Mexican host institution, signed by the responsible party ( Director of the International Affairs Office, Director of Academic Exchanges, Head of the Graduate Studies Department, Graduate Studies Coordinator, etc.), stating the length of the studies with the start and end dates and the type of studies.
  • For research, the acceptance letter should also state that the candidate will receive the mentoring needed for the research project and, if possible, the name of the advisor.
  • Coy of the diploma for the highest degree received.
  • Copy of the transcript for the last degree received showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 8/10. If a different scale is used, the equivalent on a 10-pointscale must be submitted.
  • For mobility scholarships, a letter from the applicant’s institution agreeing to give academic credit for the classes or course of study that will be taken in Mexico.
  • For research grants, a copy of the academic document showing the applicant has
    finished or is currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program.
  • Candidates already in Mexico must have a current immigration document, with a
    Temporary Resident Student Visa (card).
  • If Spanish is not the applicant’s native language, include certificate of an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish from a university or language center.
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Copy of passport.
  • Medical certificate of good health in the original issued by a public or private institution no more than three months prior to submitting the documents. Independent health certificates will not be accepted.
  • recent original photographs (not digital), full face on a white background, 3cm x
    3cm , with name and nationality noted on the back.

 

Scholarship Benefits
  • Monthly stipend of 4 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for undergraduate mobility scholarships, specializations, master’s degrees or master’s-level research
  • Spanish language or Mexican culture courses, currently the equivalent of $8,412.00 pesos (approximately US $546.234).
  • Monthly stipend of 5 times the minimum salary in Mexico City for doctoral studies and research, postdoctoral fellowships and medical specializations and sub specializations, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos (approximately US$ 681.90).
  • Registration fees and tuition, as established by the program at each institution( see the academic programs offered by the participating IES).
  • Health insurance from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), starting in the third month of the scholarship ( the scholarship recipient must have health insurance that covers both major and minor medical expenses and provides international coverage for the first three months in Mexico).
  • Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
  • Transportation from Mexico City to the host institution and back at the start and end of the scholarship, if studying outside of Mexico City
Expenses Not Covered by the Scholarship
  • Academic costs (registration and tuition) if not waived by the academic institution or authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Laboratory fees, workshops, language courses or other academic activities that are part of the academic program and are not waived by the academic institution.
  • Fees for transferring academic credits and course revalidation.
  • Cost of printing the thesis.
  • Fees for obtaining the diploma and/or certificate.
  • Registration in the National Registry of Foreign Citizens
  • Any other expense not mentioned above.

How to Apply:

The entire scholarship application process must be done at the Mexican embassy in the
applicant’s country or at the concurrent embassy. Directory of Mexican Embassies:
Application Deadline:
  • Applications for the scholarship will be accepted from April 15 to August 31, 2015.
  • The results will be announced starting in November 2015 by Mexico’s diplomatic offices abroad.
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2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Developing Countries students to pursue Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Korean Universities.

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Application Deadline:
  • For Undergraduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by November 2014. Be sure to apply before this period.
  • For the Graduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by March 2015. Be sure to apply before this period.

 

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is offered for international students who want to pursue Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Korean Universities. The scholarship is aimed 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.
Undergraduate Programme
Scholarship  Period: 5 Years  : 1 year of Korean language + 4 years of Bachelor’s course
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Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria;

  1. Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants’ parents
  2.  Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
  3.  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:

  • Master’s course     1 year of Korean language + 2 years of Master’s course
  • Doctoral course     1 year of Korean language + 3 years of Doctoral course

Qualification for Graduate Programme

  1. The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships.
    * Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program.
  2. Applicants must be under 40 years of age of the selection year.
  3. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1st of the selection year.
    * Applicants who have previously enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate program, a master’s program, or a doctoral program (including exchange program) in Korea are ineligible to apply for the program.
  4.  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%(out of 100%) 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.

Eligible African Countries:

Algeria, Angola,Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo , Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Djibouti , Egypt , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Ethiopia , Gabon , Gambia , Ghana , Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , Kenya
Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar , Malawi Mali , Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco , Mozambique, Namibia , Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda
Zambia, Zimbabwe

Selection Procedure

[Undergraduate Program]

  • 1st round of selection

Korean Embassies will recruit and select qualified candidates
* Applicants should apply for the program THROUGH their local Korean Embassy

  • 2nd round of selection
    NIIED selection committee will screen qualified candidates selected by the Korean Embassies
  • 3rd round of selection
    Korean Universities will screen candidates for admission
[Graduate Program]
1st Selection
The 1st selection institutions (Overseas Korean embassies or Domestic designated universities) will draft a selections standard based on the criteria provisioned by NIIED, and will recommend qualified applicants according to its respective standards.
2nd Selection
The NIIED selection committee will select the most successful candidates from the pool of applicants recommended by the 1st selection institutions.
3rd Selection
Only candidates who were recommended by a Korean embassy and have passed the 2nd selection successfully will be evaluated for admission. Successful candidates will gain admission from at least one of the three universities.

Scholarship Worth:

[Undergraduate Program]
– Round-trip economy class airfare
– Monthly Stipend (800,000 won)
– Medical insurance (20,000 won) per month will be provided (limited coverage)
– Settlement Allowance (200,000 won upon arrival)
– Tuitions

* Additionally, grantees with a good command of the Korean language (level 5 or higher in TOPIK) will receive an additional 100,000 won

[Graduate Program]

  •   Airfare     Round-trip economy class ticket
  • Monthly Allowance     900,000 won (KRW) per month
  • Research Allowance Per Semester     210,000 won for scholars in the field of humanities and social sciences; 240,000 won for scholars in natural and mechanic sciences
  • Relocation (Settlement) : Allowance     200,000 won upon arrival
  • Language Training Fee : Full coverage
  • Tuitions : All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university) The tuition will be provided for by NIIED
  • Dissertation Printing Costs : 500,000 ~ 800,000 won, depending on actual costs
  • Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month will be provided (limited coverage)
  • Special funding for scholars who are proficient in the Korean language (TOPIK Level 5 or 6) : 100,000 won per month

List of Korean Universities

How to Apply:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Korean Government Scholarship

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TÜBİTAK Undergraduate Scholarship Programme For International Students to study in Turkey.

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Application Deadline: October 15 2014

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants undergraduate scholarships for international students who are medal winners at any International Science Olympiads. The scholarship covers fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Who Can Apply

The scholarship is open to all students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree program in Turkey on the following conditions:
• Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens. Applicants who hold dual citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants should have medal(s) in the International Science Olympiads.

•Applicants who hold a high school diploma or who are currently enrolled in their last year of high school are eligible to apply for scholarship on the condition that they should enroll in an undergraduate program rela ted to topic of the Science Olympiad.
• Medal winners who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Turkey are also eligible for the scholarship on the condition that they are enrolled in an undergraduate program related to topic of the Science Olympiad.

Award Details
•The scholarship will consist of
i. A monthly stipend of 1,000 Turkish Liras (TL)
ii. Tuition fee (up to 2,000 Turkish Liras (TL))
• The scholarship lasts four to six years depending on the duration the undergraduate degree program enrolled.
• All scholarship awardees that successfully complete an undergraduate program will be rewarded scholarship for graduate program on the condition that they are admitted to a graduate program at a Turkish University.
• Awardees must begin their undergraduate program within one year of having been notified of the award.

Required Application Documents
1. Application form,
2. Copy of identify certificate or passport,
3. Certificate of achievement in the International
Science Olympiads,
4. Copy of Undergraduate transcripts*
5. Undergraduate student certificate
6. Letter of commitment

*The documents should be sent to TÜBİTAK by the scholarship awardees after having enrollment in an undergraduate program in Turkey within one year of the notification of the award.

How to Apply
Information about the required application documents can be obtained from the program website at http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/bideb/2205.

All applications must be submitted electronically via TÜBİTAK scholarship application portal, which can be found at
http://e-bideb.tubitak.gov.tr/.

All accompanying required documents must also be uploaded electronically.

Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted once a year. The deadline for the applications will be announced at TÜBİTAK’s website. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official website often for details of the program as terms and conditions are subject to change each year.

An application deadline for 2014 is:
• October 15th (Applications will be accepted beginning on September 1st).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TUBITAK Undergraduate Scholarship Programme For International Students

 

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2014/2015 University of British Colombia International Leader of Tomorrow Award

by lanredahunsi
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 Application Deadline: December 10, 2014.

The International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.

International Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.

The International Leader of Tomorrow Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).

Eligibility

Award candidates must be nominated by their current school or college/university. To be considered for an International Leader of Tomorrow Award, students must:

  • be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
  • have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)
  • be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)
  • demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree
  • be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university

Deadline

Nomination packages must be postmarked by December 10, 2014.

Nominees must also complete the online application for academic admission to UBC, and meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by December 10, 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award

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Mawista Scholarship for extraordinary personalities 2013/2014 (Worldwide)

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Deadline:  15th of January 2014.

Diversity enriches the educational landscape. Therefore, mawista wants to provide students with unconventional curriculum vitas with the necessary support to fulfill their educational aspirations. The main focus is on the applicant’s personality and personal background rather than hard criteria like GPA or length of study. To apply for this scholarship, you have to show us how your extraordinary personality contributes to the diversity in the educational landscape:

  • You have changed your field of study multiple times but have finally found your true calling?
  • You are a long-term student and proud of it?
  • You grew up in a commune but decided to study business administration?
  • You came from China to Germany in order to study vitriculture?
  • In your high-school diploma you had a D in mathematics but decided to study the subject nevertheless?
  • You had to break down extraordinary barriers to reach your goals?

The Mawista Scholarship is  for people who are breaking with established stereotypes and have achieved or experienced the unusual. If you count yourself among this group then apply now. International as well as German students are equally encouraged to apply. 

Scholarship Worth

The scholarship recipient receives a monthly scholarship of 500 Euros during a 12-month period. This way you have more time left to fulfill your educational aspirations.

Who can Apply:

There are no limitations of the country of origin. Students from all over the world can apply for this scholarship.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending the following:

Selection process:

  • Applications can be submitted online until the 15th of January 2014.
  • Our jury selects five finalists until the 30th of January 2014.
  • A winner will be chosen through public vote. The public vote will be held from the 1st until the 15th of February 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mawista Scholarships for Extraordinary Personalities

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2014 Watson Scholars Program for Student Innovators,Leaders, and Entrepreneurs (Sholarships Available).

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Early Application Deadline: October 21st 2013

Final Due Date: November 15 2013

Calling all student innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers: Applications are open for the Spring 2014 semester at Watson. The theme of the application is: Creating the Future.

Watson is a semester long accelerator in Boulder, Colorado for student innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs that includes mentorship and short courses from some of the world’s foremost practitioners including a leader of the Nobel Peace Prize winning international campaign to ban Landmines, seasoned entrepreneurs, and a Time Magazine Hero of the Planet; award winning training in the skills of empathy, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and resilience inspired by Transformative Action Institute; the Watson Laboratory in which students receive personalized coaching, mentorship and build partnerships to pilot, prototype, and scale ideas that will shape the future.

The life of a Watson Scholar includes:

    • Learning from Jerry White, a leader of the Nobel Peace Prize winning International Campaign to Ban Landmines about aligning the “why” “how” and “what” of social change.
    • Exploring the future of capitalism with Joaquim De Melo, the founder of the largest community bank in Brazil.
    • Designing polices side by side with the former policy director to the Governor of Colorado, Jamie VanLeeuwen.
    • Practicing designing a flat, agile organization that is capable of solving complex problems with Fred George, a former Fortune 500 executive and startup guru.
    • Going on a hike with Amory Lovins, a sustainability thought leader, MacArthur Fellow and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
    • Developing the skills of empathy, creativity, teamwork, resilience, grit, and leadership through award-winning training inspired by Transformative Action Institute.
  • Having the time and mentorship to explore and advance passions, ideas, ventures, projects, and/or organizations.

Watson is built on the belief that the university should be a place for students to accelerate ideas that will shape the future; receive mentorship from the world’s foremost leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and thinkers; and where the investment students make in their education is not only affordable, but will also pay off the rest of their lives.

Watson is a semester-long, immersive experience to launch university-level student innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs and dreamers that includes:

1. 15 short Master Courses taught by a select network of practitioners ranging from a leader of the Nobel Peace prize winning International Campaign to Ban Landmines, to a Time Magazine Hero of the Planet, and transformative entrepreneurs
2. Award-winning training in empathy, creativity, resilience, grit, teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurship inspired by Transformative Action Institute

3. The Watson Lab, where students pilot, prototype, and scale ideas

Full and partial scholarships for tuition and housing, as well as innovative financial assistance options are available from Watson. If a student is accepted as one of the 15-20 Scholars after completing the competitive application process, Watson is  committed to ensuring he or she can afford Watson regardless of financial ability.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Watson Scholars Program

Apply Now for the Watson Scholars Programme

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The 2013/2014 Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) Scholarship program for Nigerians.

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The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) program is for undergraduate and higher degree studies only. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, using the information provided in the form, supporting documents and a screening test.

The Mankind United To Support Total Education is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation; it was registered with the corporate affairs commission in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.

The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintaince allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested N98, 220,000 in the program on one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries.

In establishing MUSTE, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities. Overtime it is expected that MUSTE beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.

Goals

  • To promote access to tertiary education
  • To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
  • To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace
  • To bridge the knowledge gap in Nigeria

Eligibility and Criteria

All Nigerian youth are eligible for the scholarship. In the first ten years of the program, 1439 youths from all cross Nigeria have been awarded scholarship. About one hundred awardees are selected each year from a pool of four hundred applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.

Requirements  Applicant must:

• Be a registered member of Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation

• Have their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result or the equivalent

• Have a current admission letter into a recognized higher level institution

• Undergraduate applicant must have passed JAMB and Post-JAMB examinations

• Undergraduates already in school must attach a recent photocopy of their school I.D

• Higher degree applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and have at least two years of recent full time professional experience, acquired after a university degree.

• Present one personal reference letter and one academic/professional reference letter.

All recommendation letters must be duly signed. • Higher degree applicant must include a cover letter stating “Why they intend to pursue a higher degree” (Not more than 250 words).

• Attach recent passport photograph • Include a valid email address in the format ([email protected]), residential address and telephone number

BENEFITS

  • The MUSTE Scholarship provides bursary to cover the cost of completing an undergraduate or higher degree program that is within 3 – 6 years.
  • It is also subject to satisfactory academic performance in the subsequent year of the degree program.
  • The Scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, and intends to cover:
  •  • Tuition
  • • A monthly subsistence allowance, for living expenses and books.
  •  The MUSTE Scholarship does not cover:
  •  • Expenses for the scholar’s family.
  • • Expenses related to research, supplementary materials, field trip or workshops while at the university.
  • • INTERNATIONAL OR LOCAL TUITION FEES THAT EXCEED THE BURSARY AWARDED. This is a bursary of a fixed amount regardless of the tuition stated by the school.
  • In addition, • The scholarship awarded is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of the award and cannot be deferred for any reason.
  •  • Should you be granted the scholarship, your progress report is required at the end of every academic year as well as your annual academic results. These should be sent in prior to the renewal of your scholarship.
  • • The MUSTE scholarship only supplements and does not duplicate any other source of financial support the scholar might have. However, scholars must inform the Board of MUSTE if they have other sources of scholarship funds.
  • Your MUSTE scholarship maybe withdrawn unconditionally or partially if during the scholarship period the Board has evidence of additional sources of support.

Apply Now for the 2013/2014 Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) program for Nigerians.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation

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Square Kilometre Array Project Undergraduate and Honours Bursary Programme for South Africans.

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Deadline:September 30 2013

South African Square Kilometre Array is calling for Applications for its undergraduate and Honors bursary programme for South African applicants. The bursary is awarded for a Bachelor of Science–Honours degree majoring in Physics and Mathematics and for a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering only) at a South African university. The bursary covers tuition fees, living costs (rent, food, travel etc.) and for books and stationery.

Eligibility Requirement

The following students are eligible for an SKA SA undergraduate or honours bursary

  1. South African citizens ONLY.
  2. Students who wish to study, or are studying, towards a Bachelor of Science degree; majoring in Physics and Mathematics, at a South African university.
  3. Students who wish to study towards a Bachelor of Science – Honours degree at a South African university; and who majored in Physics and Mathematics at undergraduate level,
  4. Students who wish to study, or are studying, towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering only), at a South African university.
  5. Students who have achieved a minimum C in mathematics and science in Grade 12, or a minimum 60% for major subjects at undergraduate level.
  6. Students who intend to pursue postgraduate research in radio astronomy, or in an engineering discipline relevant to radio astronomy.

NOTE:
Students who wish to study towards an honours degree through the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP), must apply directly to NASSP, and NOT through the SKA SA. See: http://www.star.ac.za/

Conditions of an SKA SA undergraduate or honours bursary

  • The award of an SKA SA undergraduate or honours bursary to a student will be based on academic performance, determined through the evaluation of the student’s most recent Grade 12, or university results. Other selection criteria include academic merit, leadership qualities, and previous award of prizes and honours.
  • Students currently completing Grade 12 must include a certified copy of their most recent Grade 12 results with their applications and, when available, a certified copy of their final Grade 12 results.
  • Students currently completing first year, second year or third year of their degree, must include a certified copy of ALL university results-from first year to the current year of study,and a certified copy of their final Grade 12 results.
  • Students who are awarded a bursary will have to provide proof of registration with a South African university before any funds will be paid to the university, for the student.
  • After a bursary is awarded, a change in course of study or institution where the studies are to be undertaken requires approval from the SKA SA. (SKA SA reserves the right not to approve such changes).
  • After a bursary is awarded, continued funding is dependent on satisfactory academic performance (maintaining a minimum 60% average in June and December).
  • All successful students will be required to submit their university academic transcripts in June and December of each year, for evaluation by the SKA SA.
  • Students who do obtain a minimum of 60% will not receive further funding from SKA SA.
  • Students who do not obtain the degree for which the bursary was awarded, relinquish their studies, or leave the tertiary institution during the period for which the bursary was awarded, will have to refund all payments of the bursary already received.
  • On completion of the studies supported by means of the bursary, students are required to submit a copy of their degree to the SKA SA.

Payment of an SA SKA undergraduate or honours bursary

  • Funds will be paid to the university, where the student is registered, in two installments.
  • The first instalment will be paid at the start of the academic year (February) and the second instalment will be paid in July / August, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
  • The amount remaining after tuition (and residence fees if relevant) has been paid to the university, must be used by the student to pay f or living costs (rent, food, travel etc.) and for books and stationery.

No additional funding will be provided for any reason. Any other non-SKA SA funding received by a student must be declared to the SKA SA in writing.

Application process

  • Only one application form per student must be completed and submitted.
  • In completing an application form for a bursary from the SKA SA, you accept the conditions listed above.
  • No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
  • Successful students will be notified by 6 December 2013.
  • The SKA SA reserves the right not to accept any application in part or in whole.
  • The decision of the SKA SA will be final and no correspondence will be entered into after the decision.
  • As a business unit of the National Research Foundation, the SKA SA is committed to employment equity and redress.

Application form: nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za

Contact Rose Robertson at [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Square Kilometre Array Project Undergraduate and Honours Bursary Programme

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2014 Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for international students.

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Application Deadlines:

15  January 2014 for Semester 1, 2013
30 June 2014  for Semester 2, 2013).

The University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for new international students commencing at the University in 2014.

Up to 100 of these prestigious Scholarships will be offered in 2014 to high achieving, academically meritorious, international students, inviting them to enjoy the Sydney experience at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.

Sydney Achievers International Scholarships (Undergraduate)

Benefits
  • AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for the CRICOS registered duration of a recipient’s program of study, for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).
  • No living allowance is payable.
Criteria for Eligibility
  • Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with outstanding results, as deemed by the University of Sydney.
  • Students completing Foundation Studies Programs offered by Australian or New Zealand universities are eligible.
  • Students who have already commenced/completed tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible.

For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see:
Undergraduate entry requirements

Sydney Achievers International Scholarships (Postgraduate)

Benefits
  • AUD$10,000 each per annum (ie, $15,000 in total for a 1.5 year program, $20,000 in total for a 2 year program), available for the CRICOS registered duration of a recipient’s program of study, for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).
  • No living allowance is payable.
Criteria for Eligibility
  • Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with outstanding results based on the Australian grading system, as deemed by the University of Sydney.
  • Students who have already commenced/completed postgraduate studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible.

Application Procedure

  • No separate application for a Sydney Achievers International Scholarship is necessary.
  • An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2014 will constitute an application for a Scholarship.
  • All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria resulting in unconditional Offers of Admission will be automatically considered.
  • The deadline forreceipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 15 January 2014 for Semester 1, 2014, and 30 June 2014 for Semester 2, 2014.
  • Successful candidates will receive an Offer of a Scholarship with the Offer of Admission.
  • Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.
  • Candidates applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will be considered in January 2014.
  • Successfull candidates will be notified by email.

Due to the limited number of Scholarships available, applicants are not guaranteed a Scholarship (even if they meet the selection and eligibility criteria) especially if offers made to early applicants have all been accepted. Candidates are, therefore, strongly encouraged to apply early for admission in order to maximise their chances of being considered for a Scholarship.

Selection Criteria

  • Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements.
  • Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.
  • Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.
  • Selection will be made by the International Office, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Conditions

  • Scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the Scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the Scholarship being terminated.
  • Successful candidates:
    • must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship or sponsorship;
    • must commence study in 2014 – commencement may not be deferred to a later year;
    • will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;
    • are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;
    • are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and
    • may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the Scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the Sydney Achievers International Scholarshisp

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2014 Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund for South Africans.

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CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2013
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is responsible for main streaming and integrating youth development in all organs of the state, private sector as well as civil society
It serve as a living memorial to Solomon Mahlangu (1956-1979), a man of high principle and a Freedom Fighter, who was deeply committed to the revolutionary struggle for the people of his country.
The NYDA is calling South African young people who intend to study at registered Universities and Universities of Technology to apply for the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund for the 2014 academic year. The following criteria will apply:
·        Financial neediness – combined salary of less than R15,000 a month
·        Reside in rural/Semi-rural areas
·        Engage in community service
·        Undergraduate/1st year registration in 2014, meet APS score and achieve an average of 70% in the NSC
The application forms are accessible at:
  or
any NYDA branch and the following participating institutions:
PROVINCE
UNIVERSITY
FIELD OF STUDY
CONTACT & ADRESS
Mpumalanga
Tshwane University of Technology
Engineering
Building 53, Pretoria Campus and Building 14,Nelspruit Campus, Financial Aid Office, Tel: +2712 382 4289 / Fax: +2712 382 4153, Email: [email protected]
Limpopo
Gauteng
UNISA
Tourism
Lloyd Modjadji, Fundraising & Development Officer
Unisa Foundation & Alumni Relations, P O Box 392, UNISA, 0003, 2nd Floor, Kgorong Building
Tel: (012) 441 5686, Email: [email protected]
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ICT and Tourism
Department of Advancement, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,Cape Town Campus, Tel: 021 460 3387,  [email protected]
Stellenbosch University
Agriculture and  Tourism
Mr Khaya Jack, Development Officer, Institutional Advancement, [email protected] ,F +27 21 882 8405, T: +27 21 808-9262
University of Cape Town
Engineering
Student Financial Aid Office, Level 3, Kramer Law Building, Cross Campus Road, Middle Campus, Rondebosch, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701
Eastern Cape
Fort Hare University
Law
Grant Skinnette: HOD: Financial & Bursaries
[email protected] ; Tel.: 043 704 7007/ Fax: 086 628 2310
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Logistics  and Supply Chain Management
Mrs Sibusisiwe Mtyhobile, Financial Aid Clerk, NMMU Financial Aid Office, Summerstrand North Campus
 T: +27 (0) 41 504 3096, F:+ 27 (0) 41 504 9115
PO BOX 77000, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Financial Aid Office, Port Elizabeth,6031
Rhodes University
Journalism and Pharmacy
Mr Luyanda Bheyile, Eden Grove Building, Student Funding Office, Lucas Avenue, Grahamstown, 6139
Tel: 046 603 8248/Fax: 046 603 8300
North West
North West University
Agriculture
Financial Services Support, Potchefstroom Campus, 4 Hoffman Street, Building F19, Potchefstroom, 2531
Tel:  018 299 2048, Fax:  018 299 2044
KwaZulu Natal
University of KwaZulu Natal
Development Studies
Ms Siphiwe Mathonsi, University of KwaZulu Natal, P/Bag x54001, Durban, 4000, Tel. 0312608687, E mail. [email protected]
Free State
Free State University
Geology
Mrs Sarah Harris, Room 177 George du Toit Building, [email protected], Faxx 051 401 9675
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY AT THE ABOVE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2013
 
For more information contact Sihle Mlaba at 011 6517000 or NYDA Call Centre on 08600 96884
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2014 WAAW Foundation Scholarship for African Female Students.

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Application Deadline: October 30 2013

The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education.

Eligibility

Criteria for eligibility includes:

(a) Female students of African origin. living and studying in Africa.
(b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program.
(c) Studying in a university or college in Africa.
(d) Demonstrable financial need, and
(e) Excellent Academic Record.

WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Recipients will become WAAW Ambassadors in their respective communities.

Scholarship Application Process

WAAW will start accepting 2013 applications from August 1. 2013.
How to Apply

Your application will include the following:

  1. Application form filled out completely. We will only accept online applications this year. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*.
  2. Personal and Contact Information.
  3. Educational Information
  4. Responses to essay questions that address career goals. and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
  5. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

Submitting your application

Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Application may be completed online. Click Here to Begin your application

For more information. please contact:
[email protected][email protected]

ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete this process.

  1. 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference forms should be downloaded from http://www.waawfoundation.org/scholarship/2011_ScholarshipReferenceLetter.pdf and emailed to
    [email protected][email protected]
  2. A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be mailed to:WAAW Foundation Scholarship. P.O. Box 1691. Wylie. Texas 75098.
  3. A copy of the student’s School identity card. emailed to us..

For further inquiries please email
[email protected][email protected].

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2013 Goodyear ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Scholarship.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline:30 August 2013

Goodyear is providing scholarships through the Spirit of Innovation Iniative that provide students with financial assistance for their tuition.

Are you looking at partnering with a prestigious, international company to drive you through your years of study and into your first working experience?

Goodyear can get you on the right track.

The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Scholarship not only provides students with financial assistance for their tuition and other resources, but also offers practical exposure to their field of study.

To apply you must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • > 65% aggregate
  • Must be in your 1st year of study at a recognised university
  • Must be in financial need
  • Must not hold any other bursary / financial support
  • Must study full time
  • Must be studying in the following fields:
    • – BTech Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical)
    • – NDip / Degree Business Management / Sales and Marketing

    How to apply:

    Submit your full academic record and curriculum vitae via email to [email protected]

     

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SAWISE Hope Scholarship for South Africans. (Female Students Only)

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Application Deadline: November 30 2013
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) and The Hope Network invites female students entering their Honours level/ 4th year of study to apply for the above scholarship
Two SAWISE scholarships are available:
Please note that these are ONLY for females and ONLY for 4th year [e.g. BSc (Honours) or equivalent] of study at tertiary level.
1. SAWISE Angus Scholarship (Download scholarship information in .pdf format).
2. SAWISE Hope Scholarship (Download scholarship information in .pdf format.
ELIGIBILITY:
  • Female students entering their Honours degree/4th year of study with an academic average of over 65%, pursuing study in the areas of science and engineering (medical fields included).
  • Candidates must exhibit outstanding personal qualities and a strong desire to make a contribution to their respective fields and to society at large.
  • Candidates must be South African. Preference will be given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.
PERIOD:
One year, full-time study.
TENABLE:
At any of the following universities: University of Cape Town,University of Johannesburg, University of Kwazulu-Natal, University of Pretoria, University of Stellenbosch, University of the Witwatersrand, University of the Western Cape.
VALUE :
R10 000
MENTORSHIP:
The scholarship founding group will serve as mentors to the recipient over the course of her Honours year /4th year of study. The recipient will be assigned special industry-specific mentors that align with her field of study. The recipient will have the opportunity to interact with the founding network of professional women through her invitation to, and participation in,
Hope Network and SAWISE events.

Applications for these scholarships must include hard copies of the following:
 1. Curriculum vitae.
2. An official academic transcript (record).
3. A letter of motivation (~350 words).
4. A certified copy of your ID.
5. For the Angus Scholarship, a completed application form.

Please note – only hard copies of the documents will be accepted and these should be mailed to: P.O. Box 34085, Rhodes Gift, Cape Town, 7707 to arrive before 30 November.

For enquiries email: [email protected]

The SAWISE Hope Scholarship,
P.O. Box 34085, Rhodes
Gift, Cape Town, 7707
Enquires:
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The 2013/2014 Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners

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Application Deadline: August 30, 2013

The academic scholarships are offered for full programs at specialty, master’s, doctoral and conduct research at the graduate level. The offer also includes academic mobility in the undergraduate and graduate levels. For its part, grants for special programs are for short stay visitors aimed at teachers, researchers in Mexico issues, media partners and stays of artistic creation, among others.

Mexican Cultural diplomacy has worked for decades in several successful programs, one of which is undoubtedly the formation of human capital through scholarships for obtaining academic degrees and conducting research in various areas of knowledge.

The General Directorate for Cultural Affairs through the Directorate for Academic Exchange, designs and manages the Scholarship Program for Foreigners of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Mexico Government Scholarships mention two ways: the academic scholarships and grants for special programs.

Selection Criteria/Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded on academic excellence.

  • The scholarships for academic studies are offered to take complete programs for Specialization, Master’s or PhD Degrees, and Postgraduate Researches. Likewise, the offer includes academic mobility for Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree. On the other hand, the scholarships for special programs are offered Preferred to take short-term fellowships addressed to Visiting Professors, Researchers in Mexico’s issues, Media Contributors, Art Production Fellowships, etc.
  • Candidates cannot be living in Mexico at the time of application.
  • Except in special cases, scholarships cannot begin in November or December.
  • Requests for information and all scholarship applications must be submitted to the Mexican embassy or concurrent embassy of the applicant’s country or to the designated Mexican institution. Only applications that fulfill all of the requirements will be considered.
  • All documents and forms must be in Spanish or submitted with translations into Spanish.
  • Candidates will be informed of the results by the corresponding Mexican embassy or designated Mexican institution.
  • The scholarships are not transferable and cannot be deferred to future years.

Scholarship Worth:

  • Enrollment fees  and tuition
  • Health Insurance
  • Transportation from Mexico city to the Host Institution
  • Monthly Stipend

Duration of Scholarship:

  •  Undergraduate and graduate academic mobility programs- one academic term (quarter, trimester or semester)
  • Graduate research and postdoctoral fellowships-12 months (1 month minimum)

Duration of award(s): 

  • Specialization-1 year
  • Master’s degree- 2 Years
  • Doctorate- 3 Years
  • Medical specialties and Sub-Specialties- 3 Years

What does it cover?

  •  Enrollment fees  and tuition.
  • Health Insurance
  • Transportation from Mexico city to the Host Institution
  • Monthly Stipend

Eligible Africa Countries

Algeria ,Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nambia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Saharawi, Arab Rep., Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Notification:

Candidates will be informed of the results by the corresponding Mexican embassy or designated Mexican institution.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is by post. The completed, original applications must be submitted prior to the deadline. Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted. All documents and forms must be in Spanish or submitted with translations into Spanish.

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners

 

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Foskor Bursary Scholarships for South African Students.

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Closing Date: 31 December 2013

Foskor, the leader in phosphate beneficiation, as well as an employer of choice, offers exceptional bursary opportunities to talented and deserving students of all race and gender groups for study at a recognised South African University.

Applicants must meet with the following criteria:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science on Achievement Level 6 (70%). English at least on Achievement Level 4 (50%)
  • Undergraduates who are currently studying full time, without a bursary, at a recognised South African University in the fields listed below, may also apply.

Bursaries are for B Degrees only in the following fields of engineering:

  • Mechanical
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical
  • Mining
  • Chemical
  • Geology

Applications should contain the following documentation:

  • Summarised Curriculum Vitae – 1 Page (including contact details)
  • Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
  • Certified copy of your ID document
  • Registration document from a University stipulating field of study

Applications, including all necessary documentation and quoting reference FOSB2013, should be faxed to 035 902 3321 / 015 789 2072 or sent via e-mail to [email protected].

Closing Date: 31 December 2013

If you have not been contacted by 31 March 2014, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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The BlackBerry Global Scholars Program.

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Application Deadline: June 26 2013

The BlackBerry® Scholars Program is a global four-year scholarship program for outstanding women entering their first year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. The Program is designed to help increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of mobile computing, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and particularly those with an interest and/or aptitude in the mobile computing space.

Women who will be entering their first year of study in the 2013-2014 academic year and are interested in this scholarship may apply for the Program by 5pm EST on the June 26th, 2013 application deadline.

The scholarship award (individually, a “Scholarship” or an “Award”, together, the “Awards”) includes full tuition for the 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years, and will be awarded at the beginning of the school year. The Scholarship does not cover room and board, other living expenses, books or materials fees, transportation, or other costs not included in tuition.

Up to ten (10) Awards will be granted by BlackBerry in accordance with the selection criteria described below. Scholarship recipients (“Recipients”) will be notified by mail on or before July 31st, 2013.

The specific terms and conditions of the Awards will be contained in a letter sent to each recipient of a Scholarship. The Recipient will be required to review the terms and conditions and communicate her acceptance of the Scholarship in writing to BlackBerry. Failure to fulfill the requirements of the Program at any point during the four-year academic period will result in forfeiture of the remainder of the Award.

Eligibility Criteria

  • All applicants to The BlackBerry® Scholars Program must be female and age 18 or older (or the equivalent age of majority where you live). If the applicant is a minor, consent for participation in the program and acceptance of the Award is required from their parent or legal guardian at the time of application for the Program.
  • The Program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. students worldwide, unless otherwise indicated in these terms and conditions or in other documentation associated with the Program.
  • Applicants must be entering as a full-time first year undergraduate in the 2013-2014 academic year at an accredited college or university and planning to pursue a course of study majoring or concentrating in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Transfer between Science, Technology and Math programs will not affect payment of the award, however BlackBerry must be notified prior to any transfer.
  • Employees of BlackBerry and members of the scholarship selection panel, and members of their immediate families or others living in the same household, are not eligible for a scholarship through the Program and should not apply.
  • Applicants must not have ever been convicted of a crime or have acted in a manner that will bring BlackBerry into disrepute, in BlackBerry’s sole discretion.

Application Requirements

Access the application for the Program here. Applicants are required to complete and submit application materials online. Applicants must provide:

  • Personal information (including name, date of birth, contact information, citizenship, gender)
  • Details of secondary education (high school or equivalent), including examination results. A copy of your transcript is required.
  • Details of extracurricular activities (organizations, clubs, volunteer activities, sports, leadership experience, etc.)
  • College or university name, address, course of study and other information, including whether anticipated coursework is related to mobile computing. You will be required to submit a copy of your acceptance letter from the school and the contact information for the Dean of Admissions or Admissions Office.
  • Financial information, including anticipated annual tuition costs. (Note: Room and board, materials fees, and other costs are not covered by the scholarship.) You will also be asked to provide information about financial needs and how you will financially support yourself through your education.
  • One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor at your secondary school (high school) and one (1) letter of recommendation from a community leader, employer, coach, or other non-family member.
  • Response to the essay question intended to allow BlackBerry to know you better and understand what drives your interest in mobile computing. Essays will be limited in length to 2000 words and should be submitted in accordance with application for the Award and the formatting requirements described therein.

Applications submitted become the property of BlackBerry and will not be returned. Submission of an application constitutes applicant’s full and unconditional agreement to these terms and conditions and to BlackBerry’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Scholarship. Receipt of a Scholarship is contingent on fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. BLACKBERRY reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Applicants and /or Recipients.

Review and Selection Process

Complete applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of judges and panelists representing the BlackBerry® Scholars Program, whose collective expertise covers a wide range of disciplines.

Applicants will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria, to be weighted equally in the selection determination:

  • Secondary school (high school) academic record
  • Quality of answers to written essay questions
  • Extracurricular, community, and other leadership activities
  • Recommendations
  • Demonstrated financial need

Award recipients will be notified on or before July 31, 2013. Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, BlackBerry cannot provide individual feedback on applications that do not receive Scholarship awards.

Recipients of BlackBerry® Scholars Program Scholarships may receive scholarships and other sources of school funding for the same academic period without being disqualified from eligibility for participation in the Program.

Apply Now for the Blackberry Scholars Program

 

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The 2014 Accenture South Africa Education Trust Scholarship Programme.

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Application Deadline: August 15 2013

Accenture South Africa is  accepting applications for its 2014 Scholarship Programme until 15 August, 2013.

Accenture South Africa (Pty) Ltd administers an independent Education Trust, established for the purpose of supporting students with strong academic ability across selected disciplines, and who have limited access to financial resources. Selected candidates are awarded a full scholarship that enables them to continue their education at one of South Africa’s premier tertiary institutions.

Applications will only be considered from students who wish to major in one of the following disciplines at one of the universities listed below.

Degree courses

BSc in Computer Science + Honours
BCom or BSc in Informatics or Information Systems + Honours
BCom or BSc in Information Technology + Honours or BIT
BEng or BSc (Eng) in Computer
BEng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical (Light Current)
BEng or BSc (Eng) in Electronic
BEng or BSc (Eng) in Information
BEng or BSc (Eng) in Industrial

Universities

University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Pretoria
Rhodes University
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand

Apply

To print and complete, please download this form.
To complete online, please download this form.

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University of the People Online Associate and Bachelor’s Degree – Tuition Free Scholarships.

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University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s only tuition-free, non-profit, online, degree-granting academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. Based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer learning, coupled with open-source technology and Open Educational Resources, UoPeople is designed to provide access to undergraduate degree programs for qualified individuals, despite financial, geographic or societal constraints.

 

Degree-Granting Approval:

UoPeople is approved to operate by the State of California and is approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to award degrees.
Programs Offered:

University of the People offers the following four degree programs: Associate (2 years) and Bachelor (4 years) degrees in Computer Science, and Associate and Bachelor degrees in Business Administration.

 

Location:

 

With a convenient virtual web address, the University of the People is accessible anywhere a computer and Internet connection exists.

As an online university, all classrooms, correspondences, books and materials are found entirely online with University of the People. So long as you have access to an internet connection, meet the admission requirements, and are admitted, you may study at UoPeople conveniently from within your home country.

 

Eligibility to Apply

 

University of the People is open to students in need of higher education. In order to apply to University of the People, notarized/official proof of high school completion, 18 years of age or older and English proficiency (as all studies are in English) are the only requirements.

Admissions Process:

 

The admissions application process consists of two parts. Part 1 takes place online and requires an applicant to fill out personal information and respond to essay questions. Part 2 takes place offline, and consists of sending all of the required documents to UoPeople’s Office of Admissions by post.

 

Once UoPeople receives the complete application, it will be processed for the next available term. There are five terms a year with UoPeople that you may apply to. You may see important dates, including the Admissions to the University cut-off day (when all documents need to have been received to be considered for a specific term) on the 2013-2014 Academic Calendar: http://www.uopeople.org/groups/academic_calendar_2013_2014

 

To apply, please visit:

 

http://www.uopeople.org and click on the “Apply!” in the center of the homepage screen.

 

TOEFL Needs:

University of the People was created to open the gates to all qualified individuals around the world.

If you are unable to send an IELTS or TOEFL certificate, UoPeople will still consider your application. If you are accepted at UoPeople, you will become an Accelerated English student, which means you will automatically be registered for the course ENGL 0101 English Composition 1. You will then be required to pass the course with a grade of C or above in order to continue on to your desired undergraduate program.

 

Cost to Attend:

 

University of the People is a tuition-free university. UoPeople students will never be charged for their educational instruction, course materials or annual enrollment. UoPeople has succeeded in cutting down almost the entire cost of higher education. In order to remain sustainable, UoPeople asks students to cover an application processing fee ($10-$50), as well as the cost of processing exams at $100 per end-of course exam. There are no other fees. If you are unable to pay all or part of this amount and you are accepted at UoPeople, you may apply for a scholarship.

 

For information on all scholarships offered at UoPeople, please visit: http://www.uopeople.org/groups/scholarships

 

UoPeople will always remain dedicated to its mission of opening access to higher education worldwide for all individuals in need, and will continue striving to ensure that no qualified student be denied studying with UoPeople for financial reasons.

 

Target Students:

 

International students from all over the world who are in need of quality tuition-free education. UoPeople has students admitted from more than 135 countries.

 

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The UNESCO-China (The Great Wall) Co-Sponsored Fellowship Programme 2013-2014 for Developing Countries.

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Application Deadline: April 10 2013

What: The government of People’s Republic of China in conjunction with the UNESCO is offering 25 undergraduate and postgraduate fellowship for developing countries.

With a view to promoting international exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication, science and technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO for the academic year 2013-2014, under the co-sponsorship of UNESCO, twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab States (see list of invited countries).

AFRICA – 46 Member States: ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, BURUNDI, CAMEROON, CAPE VERDE, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, CHAD, COMOROS, CONGO, COTE D’IVOIRE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, DJIBOUTI, EQUATORIAL GUINEA, ERITREA, ETHIOPIA, GABON, GAMBIA, GHANA, GUINEA, GUINEA-BISSAU, KENYA, LESOTHO, LIBERIA, MADAGASCAR, MALAWI, MALI, MAURITIUS, MOZAMBIQUE, NAMIBIA, NIGER, NIGERIA, RWANDA, SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE, SENEGAL, SEYCHELLES, SIERRA LEONE, SOMALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWAZILAND, TOGO, UGANDA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE

 

The fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one year duration. These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake individual research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor.

In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields of interest.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

(i.) Hold at least the equivalent of the Master’s Degree/above or the Bachelor’s Degree;
(ii.) English proficiency is required;
(iii.) Be not more than 45 years of age; and
(iv.) Be in good health, both physically and mentally.

FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

(i.) A monthly living allowance of CNY 1,700 Yuan for general scholars or CNY 2.000 Yuan for senior scholars will be granted covering meals and pocket expenses;


(ii.) A one-time settlement subsidy of CNY 1,000 Yuan will be granted to those who will study in China less than one academic year, and CNY 1,500 Yuan to those who will study in China for one academic year and above, upon their arrival in China;


(iii.) Registration and tuition fees, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic/necessary learning materials*;


(iv.) Accommodation facilities (one dormitory room for two students);


(v.) Fee for outpatient medical service for expenses generated in the institution’s hospital;


(vi.) Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China against hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries**; and


(vii.) A one-time inter-city travel ticket (each for coming in and leaving China).
A hard – seat train ticket (hard-berth train ticket for overnight trip) will be provided for new scholarship students traveling from the port of entry upon registration to the city where the admitting institution of Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution is located; students traveling from the Chinese language institution or preparatory education institution to the city where the university for major study is located; and students traveling from the city where the institution is located to the nearest port of departure upon graduation.

*Costs beyond the university’s arrangements should be self-afforded.


**The students are to cover a certain percentage of expenses.Claim for compensation with the relevant payment receipts may be asked from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The individual claim will not be accepted by the insurance company.

FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO

(i.) International travel to and from China; and


(ii.) Monthly allowance of US $150 to be paid in local currency (Chinese RMB) during their stay in China, in addition to the living allowance granted by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

Important: No allowance to finance or lodge married couples or family members will be granted.

(Note : It is the National authorities’ responsibility to ensure that all candidates are duly informed of all the above-mentioned conditions before the submission of applications for the fellowships.)

 

PROCEDURE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applications should be endorsed by the relevant Government body (the National Commission or Permanent Delegation) and must be made in English with the following attachments:

(i.) Application form for UNESCO/China (The Great Wall) Fellowship in triplicate;


(ii.) 3 photographs;


(iii.) Notarized photocopies of diplomas and certificates, and school-certified transcripts of complete academic records (translated in English when applicable), in triplicate;


(iv.) Copy of the university’s invitation letter, for those students who have been admitted in advance by a Chinese university, in triplicate;


(v.) Two letters of recommendation (in English) by professors or associate professors familiar with the work of the candidate, in triplicate;


(vi.) A study or research proposal containing no less than 400 words (in English) of the post-graduate study to be undertaken during the candidate’s stay in China, in triplicate;


(vii.) Foreigner Physical Examination form to be completed and communicated to UNESCO by 15 March 2012 (copy attached), in triplicate; and


(viii.) English language proficiency certificate, in triplicate.

*When completing the form, each candidate is requested to specify 3 possible host institutions in China indicating one field of study as personal preference.

  • Applicants may wish to visit the web page of China Scholarship Council, www.csc.ed.cn ;
  • Select “Study in China” tab on the above menu; and refer to “Chinese Higher Education Institutions Admitting International Students under CGSP” hyperlink listed for details regarding the selected host institutions.
  • Applicants are also invited to make their selection through the link: http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx


SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATURES

The letter of nomination should reach UNESCO (Attention: Ali Zaid, Chief of the Fellowships Programme Section) 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75352 Paris 07 SP, France, imperatively on or before 10 April 2013. An advance copy of the application can be sent by fax (number +33-1 45 68 55 03) or by email ([email protected]).

Files which are not complete or which are received after the above deadline, as well as candidates who do not fulfill the above-mentioned requirements, will not be taken into consideration.

SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES

The Chinese authorities will select the twenty-five (25) most qualified candidates. The National Commissions of the selected fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO.

Candidates not informed of their selection by 31 August 2013 should consider that their applications have not been approved

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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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Türkiye Africa Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2013.

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The  Türkiye-Africa Undergraduate Scholarship has been developed with the purpose of supporting successful and idealistic students wishing to study at undergraduate level in Türkiye.
Türkiye Scholarships will be allocated regionally. However, the number of scholarships granted to each country will not be decreased below the number of scholarships allocated in the years before, provided that candidates meet success criteria.

What does this scholarship cover?
The Türkiye Scholarships provide the students studying in Türkiye with wide opportunities. With the scholarship granted to you, you can matriculate at a University and utilize the health services of that University without making any payment. In addition, a specific amount of scholarship fee is put into your bank account every month.

 

This amount will be enough to continue your education and enjoy the social facilities in Türkiye freely. Meanwhile, you are provided with housing opportunities as well. Moreover, this scholarship does cover the Turkish language education provided for you before starting your University program and your round trip flight ticket from your country to Türkiye.

Who can apply?

Candidates applying to Türkiye-Africa Undergraduate Scholarship shall meet the following requirements:

1. Being a citizen of Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Faso, Burundi, Algeria, Djibouti, Chad, Ethiopia, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Union of Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Central Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Cameroon, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Sierra Leona, Swaziland, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Rwanda, Cape Verde and Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship can not apply to the Scholarship),

2. Those who have graduated or are likely to graduate from secondary school.

3. Those who were born no earlier than 01.01.1991

4. Those who had not or have not been granted an undergraduate scholarship by a Turkish Government institution
5. Students who are currently studying at a University or a vocational college in Türkiye cannot apply for the scholarship.
6. Those who have at least 60 % points from one of the academic criteria specified in the following table..
ACADEMIC CRITERIA
1.DIPLOMA GRADE
2.GENERAL AVERAGE GRADES RECEIVED UNTIL THE LAST TERM (Cumulative GPA)
3.University ENTRANCE EXAM GRADE (IF ANY)
4.HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM / BACCALAUREATE GRADE (IF ANY)
5.INTERNATIONAL TEST SCORE (IF ANY)
6.OTHER ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT SCORE
How can I apply?
You can apply via the web addresses www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr / www.trscholarships.org/ www.turkiyeburslari.org or through the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in your country. Candidates intending to apply via the addresses www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr / www.trscholarships.org/ www.turkiyeburslari.org can easily complete their applications through uploading the required documents to the electronic system.

 

Candidates intending to apply through the Representative Offices of the Republic of Türkiye or via mail can complete their application through submitting the required documents to the relevant representative offices until the end of the day of deadline related to application-making period.
Required Documents
• Application form (provided at the end of this Guide) (Can also be obtained from the Embassies/Consulates or from www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr / www.trscholarships.org/www.turkiyeburslari.org or in the Embassies)
• Copy of high school diploma or document indicating that the candidate is a high school senior student
• Certified high school transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
• Copy of a valid identity card (Passport, Birth Certificate, etc)
• 1 passport photograph

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THE CURRIMJEE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP for Undergraduate Study in the University of Mauritius.

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Application Deadline: March 22nd 2013

Applications are invited from deserving and needy students who have enrolled on full-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes at the University of Mauritius (UoM) in the Academic Year 2012-2013 and who wish to be considered for Sponsorship by the Currimjee Foundation.

Each beneficiary will receive a yearly allowance as follows:
a)Rs15,000/-per academic year for those registered on non Science &Technology Programmes and
b)Rs 20,000 per academic year for those registered on Science & Technology Programmes
 
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should satisfy the following conditions:
Students are citizens and residents of the Republic of Mauritius.
Students are enrolled on a full-time undergraduate degree programme, in any
Faculty, at the University of Mauritius.
Students are not beneficiaries of any other grant or scholarship.
The family monthly income of the students does not exceed Rs15,000/
Selection Procedure
Selection of beneficiaries of the Scholarships will be carried out by the UoM Needy
Students’ Fund Committee.
Application
 1. Applications must be made on the prescribed form obtainable from the
Admissions and Student Records Office, Professor Sir Edouard Lim Fat Engineering Tower, Ground floor, University of Mauritius, Réduit
or
.
Applicants should submit copies of the following supporting documents along with their application:
I. One recent passport-size photograph;
II. Birth Certificate and National Identity Card;
III. National Identity Card of Responsible Party/ies;
IV. Evidence of monthly income of parents, marital status of parents and proof o
f need for financial assistance and
V. A letter from the Faculty/Centre concerned certifying that the applicant is a
registered student of the UoM.
2. Completed Application Form should be submitted to the Admissions and Student Records Office, UoM along with all supporting documents by FRIDAY 22
 MARCH 2013 at latest
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Macedonian Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2013/2014.

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Application Deadline: May 1st 2013

The Ministry for Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia opens a public call for full undergraduate scholarships for the academic 2013/2014. The scholarships are available to students who will study at public Universities in the Republic of Macedonia, where the teaching language is Macedonian.

The scholarships are available to outstanding students from Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,  Brazil, Cambodia,  Cameron, People’s Republic of China, Chad,  Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji,  Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Hungary,  Indonesia, Israel,  India, Iraq,  Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Slovakia, Syria, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,  United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Nigeria and Vietnam.

Right to scholarship have the candidates who:

(1)    Are currently enrolled in final 4th year of secondary education or posses a 4 year secondary education (high school) degree;

(2)    Are not older than 30 years of age;

(3)    Have a good knowledge of the English language.

The scholarship provides for:

·         tuition fees, in full;

·         visa and residence permit fees (proof of good health condition and immunization chart is required);

·         return air fare from the applicant’s home country;

·         accommodation and food (full board) in the University dorms;

·         Monthly pass for local transport;

·         health insurance;

·         additional monthly allowance of 5000 MKD (approximately 120 USD);

·         Free intensive course for learning Macedonian.

Documents required-

  • Curriculum Vitae (containing all relevant information for the applicant)
  • Official high school diploma or certificate (where available)
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency. All students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is appropriate Official document certifying the candidate has no criminal convictions and is not under criminal investigation at the moment of application. Candidates should note that with the exception to some countries, these are two separate documents
  • Official general medical report, including medical tests for HIV and Hepatitis C
  • An electronic copy of Passport which must be valid for the next 3 calendar years
  • In addition, as part of the application candidates are required to summit two letters of recommendation from two academic professors/teachers who are well acquainted with the candidate’s  academic abilities
  • All documents submitted must be in English or officially translated into English.

All interested candidates should refer to www.stipendii.mon.gov.mk and www.mon.gov.mk for more detailed information regarding the scholarships and the process for application.

The final deadline for application is 01.05.2013.
Link for more information

Link to the application form

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Singapore Instute of Management Global Education Undergraduate Scholarship 2013 – Singapore.

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The SIM Global Education Scholarship is awarded to outstanding local and international students to pursue overseas Bachelor’s degree programmes at SIM Global Education (SIM GE).

Up to 35 scholarships will be awarded each year to deserving new and existing students. The categories of scholarship are:

Academic Excellence and Leadership

Awards are granted to outstanding students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership qualities both in and outside the classroom.

Sports and Artistic Talent

Awards are granted to athletes who possess an impressive track record of achievement in sports or individuals with outstanding artistic talents.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students
  • Outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications
  • An impressive community contribution and co-curricular activities involvement record
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

TENURE OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to complete the full course of study, as stipulated by the programme.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP

The award covers tuition fees, examination fees and other compulsory fees, as well as a book allowance. There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

APPLICATION

There are two application periods per year:

  • March for programmes commencing in the second half of the current year. (UOL existing students are only eligible to apply in March)
  • September for programmes commencing in the first half of the following year.

Closing dates for application are on the last day of March and September respectively.

Applicants must separately seek admission to their programmes of choice and must be accepted for admission before being awarded the scholarship.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • All shortlisted candidates are required to undergo an interview by the SIM Global Education Scholarships Selection Panel. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified through phone call if your application is successful.
  • SIM Global Education does not enter into any correspondence on the award of the Scholarship and reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of any SIM Global Education Scholarship without prior notice.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Scholar is required to sit for all tests, assessments and examinations and obtain the Qualification within the minimum period required of study
  • Scholar is not allowed to change the Programme at any time
  • Scholar shall not take up or register or enroll in any diploma or degree course(s) without the prior written approval of the Sponsor
  • Scholar shall not, without the prior written approval of the Sponsor, hold the Scholarship Award concurrently with any other scholarship or tuition grant
  • Academic performance will be reviewed every semester
  • The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the Sponsor, the scholar’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory

Click here to download the SIM GE Scholarship application form
Click here to download Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, please contact Ms Goh Lili at:

Tel : (65) 6248 1929

E-mail: [email protected]

Please send completed form to;

Student Care, Student Life Office

Blk B, Level 1

SIM Headquarters

461 Clementi Road

Singapore 599491

Or drop it into the ‘Student Care Drop Box’ located next to Student Life Office

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Latvian Government Undergraduate/Masters Scholarship Programme 2013.

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Deadline- 1 May 2013

The Latvian Government  State Education Development Agency (VIAA)  invites applications from eligible applicants for bachelor’s and master’s scholarship funded by the Latvian Government. Scholarship offers LVL 350 per month for bachelor and master students.

Only citizens from countries which have signed an Agreement or offer scholarships for Latvian students can apply for the Latvian government scholarships. See the section Signed Agreements.

Applications will be accepted from students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of studies (at their home HEI or in a Latvian HEI if they already have been studying in Latvia).

Scholarships for bachelor and master studies are granted for a time period up to 10 months (for PhD-students – up to 11 months).

If a student wants to continue her/his studies in Latvia for one more year, she/he has to apply for the Latvian scholarship again. The Latvian scholarship can be awarded not more than two times to one individual.

In general, the academic year in Latvia lasts from September 1 to June 30.

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Application procedure

The following documents are necessary to apply for the Latvian scholarship for studies:

  1. Application form: APPLICATION FORM FOR THE LATVIAN SCHOLARSHIP.doc ;
  2. Curriculum Vitae (applicants are asked to use the Europass CV form);
  3. Motivation letter;
  4. Certified photocopies of diplomas, including diploma supplements (shall be submitted if the candidate has completed previous studies) or a transcript of records (shall be submitted if studies are not finished yet);
  5. At least one letter of recommendation by academic staff dated not earlier than six months prior to the date of submission of the application;
  6. A letter of the relevant Latvian HEI confirming the possibility to study in the chosen study program (invitation letter). Please contact the International Relations Department/Unit or Foreign Students Department/Unit of the Latvian HEI directly; List of contact persons in the Latvian HEIs: Latvian HEIs.doc
  7. Certificate or other document certifying the language proficiency required for studies;
  8. Copy of passport or identity card.

Comments:

  • The application deadline for study and research stays is 1 May 2013.
  • All documents, which are not in Latvian or English, shall be translated into Latvian or English. All translations shall be officially certified.
  • The curriculum vitae and motivation letter shall be dated and signed.
  • The application form and all the enclosed documents shall be submitted in two sets.
  • Any incomplete applications or applications handed in after the deadline will not be taken into consideration. Documents sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
  • The submitted documents will not be returned.
  • Application dossiers for scholarships for studies at Latvian HEIs have to be sent directly to VIAA with the following exceptions: Lithuanian, Estonian, Czech and Polish candidates have to send the dossiers to the competent authorities of their countries: Adreses_Lietuva_Igaunija_Cehija_Polija.doc
  • All applications will be evaluated and the final decision on granting scholarships will be made by the evaluation committee of VIAA.
  • The list of accepted candidates will be published on the website of VIAA (English version) at the end of June 2013. All candidates will be informed personally about the results by e-mail.

Financial provisions

The amount of the Latvian scholarship for studies is:

for bachelor and master students – LVL 350 per month;
for PhD students – LVL 470 per month.

Comments:

  •     If the Latvian HEI asks the foreign student to pay tuition fees for the chosen study programme, he/she can use the scholarship for covering of the tuition fee or for accommodation and meals. The amount of the scholarship is not big enough to cover both.
  • Upon request, the host HEI provides the scholarship holder with a place in a dormitory or a guesthouse. Requests for accommodation in the international student dormitories must be submitted one month before arriving. Alternatively, foreign students may consider renting an apartment in the city.
  • In any month in which the foreign student is present in the territory of Latvia for less than 15 calendar days no scholarship is provided.
  • The Latvian scholarship cannot be awarded concurrently with other scholarships.
  •   Travel expenses to the Latvian HEI and back to the country of origin are not covered by the Latvian scholarship.
  •     Scholarship holders are required to make their own arrangements for insurance coverage.

Please visit the website of the VIAA for useful links to information sources for foreign students in the Republic of Latvia.
Please read Cabinet Regulation No. 68, adopted 24 January 2012, Cab._Reg._No._68_-_Procedures_for_Granting_Scholarships_to_Foreigners.doc EN “Procedures for Granting Scholarships to Foreigners” (Stipendiju piešķiršanas kārtība ārzemniekiem, LV).

Additional information on the scholarships granted by VIAA can be obtained in the International Cooperation Programme Unit, Management and External Cooperation Department, VIAA.

Tuition language at Latvian higher education institutions is Latvian, but there are a lot of study programmes offered in English (please visit the website: www.studyinlatvia.lv for more information).

Contact person:
Ms Aija Jakovica,
Senior Specialist of the International Cooperation Programme Unit
Telephone: + 371 67814331, e-mail: [email protected]
Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra (VIAA, State Education Development Agency)
Vaļņu iela 1, Rīga LV-1050

 

 

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The Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund 2013 (International Graduate Scholarship to study at the University of Michigan)- $25,000.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: May 2nd 2013

The Yossi Schiff Awards assist outstanding international students. Yossi Schiff received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2005. Born in Israel and proud of his Jewish heritage, Yossi was an enthusiastic traveler who enjoyed his sojourns in Africa and Southeast Asia.

This award honors his memory-his open mind and kind heart, the concern he showed for others, and his passion and curiosity in life. Designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity to foreign graduate students in need, the Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund is a fitting tribute to a young man who cared deeply for the world around him and tried to foster values of mutual respect between people, cultures and nations.

Open to international graduate students with F-1 or J-1 visas pursuing the following careers may apply: social sciences, humanities, medicine, public health, public policy, nursing and environmental sciences.

Students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.

Eligibility

International graduate students with F-1 or J-1 visas pursuing the following careers may apply:

  • social sciences
  • humanities
  • medicine
  • public health
  • public policy
  • nursing
  • environmental sciences

Students from the following countries are eligible:

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Cape Verde
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Congo
  • Cote-d’Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • Gaza Strip
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • The Occupied Territories (West Bank)
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Syria
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

US citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.

Selection Criteria

Students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.

Deadline

May 2, 2013

Award Description

One stipend award of $25,000 will be made. A student may receive only one Yossi Schiff award, but in extraordinary circumstances a student may be considered for a second award. In no circumstances will a student receive more than two awards.

Application Procedure

Students must be nominated by their programs. Students should contact their program regarding their selection and nomination process.

Nomination materials must include the following:

  1. Completed nomination and program information
  2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. Personal statement
  4. Research statement
  5. Two letter of recommendation; one letter of recommendation from the program chair or faculty/research advisor and one additional letter of recommendation

Nomination Form

Contact Information

Questions? Contact the Fellowships Office at (734) 764-8119 or [email protected]

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday

Rackham Graduate School
915 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070

Smoke-free Campus

The University of Michigan’s commitment to diversity is a central part of our mission to ensure the excellence of graduate education.

For More Information: Visit the The Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund Webpage

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The 2013/2014 NNPC/Chevron National University Scholarship Awards for Nigerian Undergraduate Students.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: March 29th 2013

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian Universities:

1.   Accountancy

2.   Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science

3.   Architecture

4.   Business Administration/Economics

5.   Chemical Engineering

6.   Civil Engineering

7.   Computer Science

8.   Electrical/Electronic Engineering

9.   Environmental Studies/Surveying

10. Geology/Geophysics

11. Law

12. Mass Communication/Journalism

13. Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

14. Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy

15. Petroleum Engineering

Please note that applications will be accepted only through the only Dragnet Nigeria website. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed. All interested students are advised to complete the e-application form online at www.dragnetnigeria.com/cnlawards/apply.aspx and upload all the required documents as requested at the web site.

Deadline:

Closing date for receipt of e-applications is strictly March 29, 2013.

Please note that applications will only be accepted  through the Dragnet web site address only. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed. All interested students are advised to complete the e-application form online at the web address indicated above and upload all the required documents as requested at the web site.

In line with the e-scholarship administration system, selected students will be invited for computer-administered qualifying tests in selected examination centers nationwide. Short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be invited by email and SMS text messages. All applicants are therefore advised to ensure that GSM telephone numbers and personal email addresses are properly entered into the e-forms on the web site.

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The 2013 Agbami Special Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship Awards for Nigerians.

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Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and Engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students of ALL the states of the Federation.

The scholarship program, funded by Star Deep and its Agbami partners, is a major component of the Agbami partners’ Social Investment in the strategic development of health and education in Nigeria and the Niger Delta in particular.

The Agbami partner’s strategic support for health development is a three-pronged approach of health infrastructural development, support for basic science education and training of medical professionals through this scholarship program.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are invited from FULL-TIME, 100 and 200 level undergraduates from any state of the Federation, studying any of the under listed courses in universities or other relevant institutions within Nigeria:

  • Medicine/Surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Engineering
  • Nursing and Midwifery
  • Medical Lab Sciences/Technology

 

QUALIFICATION PROCESS

Eligible applicants should proceed to apply. Application closes Midnight 4th March, 2013

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Contact email: [email protected]

All current beneficiaries of the Agbami scholarship are expected to visit the web at www.dragnetnigeria.com/agbamiupdate and upload their academic/personal data to ensure 2013 payment.

Also all current beneficiaries who wish to confirm their current status and or log complaints should visit www.dragnetnigeria.com/agbami/status

 

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The 2013 Baker Hughes Scholarships Program for Undergraduate Students in Angola.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: March 15 2013

Funded by the Baker Hughes Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Baker Hughes Scholars Program in Angola provides select students in engineering, (geo)sciences, petrochemical, and business related fields with an annual $5,000 scholarship towards the completion of their undergraduate degree.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in their second year of an undergraduate program in engineering, (geo)sciences, petrochemical, or business related field at a university in Angola
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills & interest to contribute to the country of Angola
  • Be a citizen of Angola.

Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a panel comprised of international education experts and faculty.

Scholarship Value

$5,000 USD per year for 3 years to be applied towards university tuition, books, fees, and living costs.

What is the Baker Hughes Foundation?

The Baker Hughes Foundation is a U.S. based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization created in 1994 to support a variety of social needs. Contributions are generally targetted in the key sectors of culture, children, education, and health.

 Application Process

Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a panel comprised of international education experts and faculty.
The application is now open with a deadline of March 15, 2013.

Download the application (in Portuguese) (438KB, DOC)

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the Baker Hughes Scholars Management Office by e-mail, fax or post mail.

Baker Hughes Scholars Management Office Contact Information (we speak Portuguese):

Phone: 001-713-621-6300 ext. 26

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 001-713-621-0876

Mailing address:

Institute of International Education
Baker Hughes Scholars Program
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77027
U.S.A.

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120 undergraduate Mastercard Foundation scholarships at Earth University, Costa Rica 2013/2014.

by lanredahunsi
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Earth University Costa Rica offers the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship program for Students from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean to study for undergraduate degrees in Agricultural sciences and Natural resources management 2013/2014. Scholarship is for the entire duration of undergraduate study.

EARTH University, Costa Rica has a seven-year partnership with the MasterCard Foundation to provide scholarships to young leaders from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Through the partnership, the Foundation will provide 120 undergraduate scholarships amounting to $19.5 million to EARTH students for 7 years. Approximately one-third of the scholars will come from Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program targets talented but financially disadvantaged secondary and prospective undergraduate students from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean who are committed to giving back to their community in Africa.

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Selection Criteria

Recipients of The MasterCard Foundation scholarships meet all of EARTH’s selection criteria. As part of the partnership agreement, the university seek to award these scholarships to qualified candidates whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending university.

Number of Scholarships:

A total of 120 scholarships will be awarded within 7 years

Recipients will receive their full education at no cost; Full tuition and other expenses. Other benefits will include:

  •     Leadership development
  •     Comprehensive scholarships
  •     Support for transition to secondary school, University or the workforce
  •     Life skills
  •     Mentoring and counseling

Application Deadline

For African students: 25 May 2013

For Latin America and the Caribbean: 1 June 2013

How to Apply MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at EARTH University for Africa, Latin America & Caribbean

The first step to receiving a scholarship from this program is to apply to EARTH by May 25 for students in Africa, and by June 1 date for students in Latin America and the Caribbean. EARTH does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnic origin, religion, gender or nationality in its education and admissions policy.

EARTH is currently accepting applications for the 2013 entering class.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Step 1: To apply, complete the admissions form before June 1

Available for download in English/Spanish/French/Portuguese (Download the applicable language) and send with:

• Transcripts from the last three years of secondary school, as well as university studies, if applicable.
• African students should also include grades from secondary school national leaving exam in your country (A-levels, WASSCE, etc.)

• Three letters of recommendation in the format provided by EARTH University

Available for download in: English/Spanish/French/Portuguese. Download the applicable language.

• Two passport sized photos.

Send admission form and documents via one of the following methods and confirm that they have been received:

1. Email: [email protected]
2. Fax: +506 2713-0211
3. Air mail:
EARTH University
Apartado 4442-1000
San José, Costa Rica

Step 2: Pre-selected candidates will complete an academic aptitude exam and participate in an individual and group interview.

Step 3: Selected candidates seeking financial aid will need to submit information regarding the financial situation of their family.

Step 4: Admitted students must complete secondary school before beginning their studies at EARTH.

For More Information,

Contact EARTH University : [email protected]
Earth University Webpage

 

 

 

 

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University of Bradford,UK- Countries in Crisis Scholarships 2013/14.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford.

  • You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application.
  • The offer letter must be dated no later than the Friday 17th May 2013.
  • The closing date for applications is the Monday 10th June 2013.
  • Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17th May 2013.

Students must be on a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Who can apply?

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon,Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How much could I get?

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £3,500 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

There will be a minimum of 3 scholarships available.

How do I apply?

You can open a copy of the application form below, fill it in online, save it and send it in to us – email: [email protected].

Or you can print it off and fill it in by hand, and send it to Scholarships, The Hub, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP – whichever suits you best.

Application forms

All parts of the form must be completed – if you don’t then your application will not be considered.

Please remember that the Scholarship panel will only have your form to by which to judge your application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.

You may want to highlight how the situation in your country has specifically affected you and your family and why you wish to take up a course here in Bradford.

Closing date

All completed forms must be received by Monday 10 June 2013 – applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

You must provide an offer letter from the University dated no later than Friday 17 May 2013.

Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17 May 2013.

What happens next?

The Scholarship panel will consider your application in July. You will be informed of the decision mid-July.

What else do I need to know?

Successful students must agree to be featured on the scholarships section of the University website and be included in other promotional materials such as the prospectus.

For further information or any queries you can:

Email: [email protected]
Call: 01274 236637

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The 2013/2014 OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development) Scholarship Award.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: 1 May 2013
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2013.

The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant must be from a developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000.

The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2013.

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Host Institution(s): Any accredited university/college in the world

Field of Study: Any field of study related to Development or Energy Studies

Number of Scholarships: The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies.

Target Group: The applicant may be from any developing country:

In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,  United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic,   Comoros, Congo  DR ,  Republic of Congo,  Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt,  Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,  Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho,  Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania,  Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,  Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania,  Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Value/inclusions: The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.

A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

Eligibility: OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants:

tipsMust be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
tips Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
tips Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
tips Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2013, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
tips Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
tips Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields. PLEASE NOTE: Kindly read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:

tipsApplicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

tipsOFID will not consider applications received through a third party.

tipsPlease do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.

tipsPlease note that only the winner will be notified.

tipsAll materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicants must complete the on-line application.

Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received (you will, in any case, receive an automated confirmation) or to inquire about your status. Only the winner will be notified by 13 June 2013 at OFID’s website.

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.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for the OFID Scholarship Award 2013/2014

 

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University College London/Africa Educational Trust Undergraduate Scholarships for Students from Africa- UK 2013/2014.

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University College London (UCL) and the Africa Educational Trust (AET) have agreed to collaborate in a scheme to enable students from Africa, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL. With this scheme UCL supports the aims of AET to help the people of Africa to help themselves.

Under the scheme, two full bursaries are available annually for AET-nominated students who have accepted offers of places at UCL.

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The 2013/2014 University of Utrecht Excellence Scholarships in Netherlands for Undergraduate and Masters Studies.

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Eligible candidates: Highly talented prospective students from non-EU/EEA countries
Amount of scholarship: Max. 28 350 euro per year
Number of scholarships/year: Approximately 55
Provided by: Utrecht University and alumni of Utrecht University
Deadline: It is not possible to apply for the scholarship, but the selection committees review the application files for possible nominees.
Prospective Bachelor’s students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 April. Prospective Master’s students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December.

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The 2013/2014 Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Programme.

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 TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program aims to assist partner developing countries to achieve sustainable development through education. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

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Eligibility

  • Be a citizen of a country  on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.
  • Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student
  • Satisfy the admission requirements of the aprtner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship
  • Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (code: FS) set by the Bureau of consular affairs,  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an application cannot satisfy the vis requirements).
  • Upon accepting a TaiwanICDF scholarship, not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship ( such as the Taiwan Scholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwanICDF scholarship wopuld be due to commence.
  • Not be applying for a further TaiwanICDF scholarship in unbroken succession – Applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship must have returned to their home country for more than one year before re-applying ( note: to apply for a 2013 scholarship, an applicant must have graduated and returned to his or her home country before July 31, 2012).
  • Have never had any scholarship revoked by an ROC (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from Taiwanese university

Applicants applying for a TaiwanICDF scholarship must meet both the general eligibility criteria and be a national of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship. Applicants must also meet the Regulations Governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens set by ROC(Taiwan) National Immigration Agency.

Application Procedure

The annual application period runs, in principle, from January 1 to March 15 (for 2013 Scholarship programs, the application period runs from January 4 to March 15, 2013)

Applicants should submit the documents listed below to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Please also note that late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed.

For Detailed Information: Read the Application Procedure

Regulations

International Higher Education Scholarship Program Guidebook

The International Higher Education Scholarship Program Guidebook provides brief information on the program, including:

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Applicants must complete an online application. Please go to our online application system to fill in your application (this will be available at the beginning of the year, and will be closed on March 15), and then submit a signed, printed copy along with all other application documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country.

Please note that each applicant can only apply for one program at a time. The applicant also needs to submit a separate program application to his/her chosen universities.

Online Application System

 

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2013/2014 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOREIGN STUDENTS .

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Application Deadline: 13 February 2014

The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, for the 2013/2014 academic session .
Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the aim of the scholarship awards is to provide applicants, with the opportunity to study at Universiti Brunei Darussalam [UBDJ, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA] and Institut Teknologi Brunei [lTB].

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The academic year for UBD, UNISSA and ITB commences in July / August 2013.
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