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2016/2017 Australia Awards Masters Level Scholarships for Study in Australia (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: November 30th 2015

In Africa, the Australian Government offers scholarships and fellowships under the Australia Awards for African nationals to undertake long term studies leading to a postgraduate degree and short term training leading to the acquisition of new skills. Long term awards include Australia Award Scholarships to undertake Masters-level studies in Australian universities.

Australia Awards Scholarships (Masters level)

Priority areas are:

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must not be more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
  • You must have at least three (3) years’ relevant post graduate work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
  • You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 3rd Class Pass.
  • Public sector candidates must comply with Government of your country regulations for government employees wishing to apply for scholarships
  • Public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) (for Nigerian candidates- visit adsafrica.com.au for country specific requirements) when they apply.
  • You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
  • You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award

Eligible African Countries

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo(Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia

Check Out which Awards are available in your country below:
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Algeria 
Angola
B
Benin
Botswana -A
Burkina Faso
Burundi
C
Carpe Verde
Cameroon – A  November 30th 2015
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo, Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cote d’Ivoire – A November 30th 2015
D
Djibouti
E
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia – A November 30th 2015
G
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana – November 30th 2015
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
K
Kenya
L
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
M
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique – A November 30th 2015
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Namibia
Niger
Nigeria – A November 30th 2015
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Rwanda
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Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
T
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
U
Uganda
Z
Zambia

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Awards Masters Level Scholarships for Study in Australia (Fully Funded)

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UNICAF Scholarship Programme for Africans to earn european accredited MBA, M.Ed or BBA Degree.

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Earn a UNICAF scholarship and pay ONLY 2000 Euro for the MBA, M.Ed or BBA Degree

The programme supports students that are domiciled in Africa and provides opportunities for studies towards European distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at a fraction of the normal cost.

The UNICAF Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted underprivileged students from Africa the opportunity of furthering their education by studying towards a University of Nicosia distance learning degree.

The UNICAF Scholarship Programme  provides opportunities for studies towards the distance learning MBA,M.Ed or BBA programmes of the University of Nicosia at a fraction of the cost.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Applicants will be expected to meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be a permanent resident of an African country.
  • Be earning less than €12,000 per year.
  • Be available to commence their academic studies within 6 months from the date of receiving admission.
  • Meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study.

Fees:

  • The normal fees for the MBA,M.Ed or BBA degrees are €10,000 out of which UNICAF subsidises €8,000.
  • Students that qualify and are studying towards the distance learning MBA,M.Ed or BBA degrees will therefore pay ONLY €2000*.

 

For More Information and Application Procedure:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICAF Scholarship Programme for Africans

 

Apply Now for the UNICAF Scholarship for Africans

 

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2014 SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerians

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Application Deadline: January 24 2014

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) announces the fifth annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

In the four years since the programme was launched 40 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.

SPDC will award 10 scholarships for one-year M.Sc studies in partnership with three universities in the UK—Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds for the academic year commencing September 2014.

The following courses will be offered:

IMPERIAL COLLEGE, LONDON    

  • MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
  • MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
  • MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON

  • MSc CHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING
  • MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS     

  • MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
  • MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • display intellectual ability and leadership potential
  • meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014, admission)
  • be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
  • be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
  • currently reside in Nigeria
  • return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
  • have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
  • not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
  • have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
  • be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
  • not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd.

Application Process

  • Submit application for admission to the respective university for any of the qualifying courses
  • Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission
  • Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend an interview with a Consultant before being considered for final selection
  • Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than January 24, 2014.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT [email protected] or through the individual universities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

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2014 Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

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Application Deadline: February 28 2014

The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established by Beijing Municipal Government, aiming to provide tuition fees fully or partially to the international students studying or applying for studying in Beijing, China.

Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarships

1) Applicants for Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: duration of scholarship should be under 4 years.

2) Applicants for Chinese language training or relevant advanced studies in Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing region: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

3) Scholars and international students for specialized training in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

4) Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing: the duration of scholarship should be under one year.

Scholarship Worth:

The Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students only covers tuition fees. According to the applicants’ status, the allowance for scholarship students can be classified into 5 types:

1) 40,000 RMB/year for a Doctoral degree

2) 30,000 RMB/year for a Masters degree

3) 20,000 RMB/year/ for a Bachelor degree

4) 10,000 RMB/year for a Senior training or long term language program

5)5,000 RMB/year for Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing.

Eligibility:

1) Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.

2) Educational background and age limit

2.1) Applicants for undergraduate studies in Beijing must have completed senior high school with good grades and be under the age of 30. Applicants for Masters degree studies in Beijing must have Bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral degree studies in Beijing must have Master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

2.2) Applicants for advanced studies must have an undergraduate degree or be in the second year of a university course and be under the age of 50. Applicants for long term language study must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 60.

2.3) Visiting scholar candidates in Beijing must have a Masters or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.

3) Requirement for applicant’s language proficiency

Requirement for the applicant’s language proficiency is based on the requirement of the academic programs and determined by the individual higher learning institution.

4) An applicant receives financial support from other Chinese government scholarship programs or organizations/agencies would not be eligible for the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

Application Procedure

Application procedures

1.1) Applicants submit documents to the Chinese government office in charge of sending international students to China, relevant offices in the applicants’ home country, or the Chinese diplomatic missions or embassies in the applicants’ home country.

1.2) Applicants may register via the web with the Beijing Education Commission http://www.bjedu.gov.cn

1.3) Applicants may submit documents to Chinese institutions in Beijing directly.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

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2014/2015 Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

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Deadline: January 17 2014

Government of Brunei is offering annual scholarships for foreign students to study at University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Islam Sultan Sharif Ali university [UNISSA] and Brunei Institute of Technology [ITB] in Brunei.

 

Eligibility

  • Citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 for undergraduate programs and not exceeding the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes on the 31st of July 2014
  • The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam
  • These are awarded for pursuing HND (Higher National Diploma), undergraduate, master’s, master’s by research and doctoral program in various disciplines. Scholarship award is normally tenable for the duration of the programme. These scholarships are for the academic session 2014/15. Application should be submitted till 17th January 2014.

Duration:

The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the specific degree which is four years for a first degree with honours , one to two years for a master’s degree, three years for a doctoral degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB, two and a half years for HND at ITB, three years for diploma of health sciences at UBD, all on a full time basis.

Scholarship Worth:

  • The scholars are exempted from paying the tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of the programme.
  • One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.

Allowances payable will include:

  • Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
  • Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
  • Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
  • Baggage allowance maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and BND500.00 to non ASEAN region upon completion of the programme only.
  • An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport.
  • Only outpatient medical and/or dental treatment received at any Brunei government hospitals are complimentary. An administration charge will however be payable for every consultation with the government general practitioner or specialist. Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars themselves.

Application Procedure

  • The mode of applying is by post. The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on 1 side and then must be duly completed and endorsed by the relevant authorities of the applicant’s country of origin.
  • 3 copies of the application form and 3 copies of the supporting documents must be submitted to Technical Assistant Division or the Brunei Mission in your country of origin or the closet Brunei Darussalam Mission to the country of origin.

Complete application forms together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents must reach the Technical Assistant Division not later than 17th January 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

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2014 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
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2014/2015 Google Anita Borg Memorial EMEA Scholarship for Female Students.

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Deadline: February 14 2014

What: The Google EMEA Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Anita Borg who devoted her life to encouraging the presence of women in computing.

The scholarship is open to current female undergraduate or graduate students who will be studying at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Europe, Middle East and Africa is now open to current female students who will be enrolled in study for the 2014/2015 academic year at a university in Europe, Middle East or Africa. Students must be enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, informatics or closely related technical program and maintain a record of strong academic performance.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a € 7,000 (or equivalent) award for the 2014-2015 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background, passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science, and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients will be invited to attend an annual Google networking retreat in 2014.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

  • Be a female student currently enrolled at a university for the 2013-2014 academic year
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2014-2015 academic year
  • Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical field
  • Maintain a strong academic record

Application Process

Please complete the online application which includes:

  • General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended institution for the 2014-2015 school year)
  • Current resume/CV (up to 2 pages)
  • Academic transcripts from your current institution (and prior institution if currently in graduate school)
  • A reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
  • Responses to essay questions

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

E-mail: [email protected]

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2013/2014 Eni Master’s Scholarships for Africans to Study at the University of Oxford.

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Application Deadline: 4 March 2014

St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering five students from Angola, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique and Nigeria the opportunity to study for a fully funded degree in 2014-15.

This will allow St Antony’s to admit some of the best African students irrespective of means and will add immeasurably to the diverse and intellectual character of the College. This is part of a joint initiative between Eni & St Antony’s College to invest in and strengthen African leadership.

St Antony’s and Eni are equally keen to provide encouragement and where possible, structured incentives for Eni Scholars to continue their studies or find useful employment back in their home country after graduating from Oxford. Discussions about this are on-going and scholars will be informed of relevant contacts and partnerships as they emerge.

Am I eligible?

The scholarships are open to applicants who are ordinarily resident in Angola, Ghana, Libya, Mozambique and Nigeria. Preference will be given to applicants whose first degree is from an African university.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both academic merit and potential and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their home country after graduation.

Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the University’s course guide for more information.

Applicants must apply for admission to one of the following eligible courses:

1 year Master’s courses

MSc African Studies

MSc Economics & Social History

MSc Economics for Development

MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
2 year MPhil courses

MPhil Development Studies

MPhil Economic & Social History

MPhil Economics

MPhil Modern Middle Eastern Studies

MPhil International Relations
3 year DPhil course

DPhil International Development

What does it cover?

100% of university and college fees, and an annual grant for living costs (the rate was £12,900 for 12 month courses and £9,675 for 9 month courses in 2013-14).

The scholarship also covers one economy return airfare from your home country to the UK at the start and end of your course.

If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.

How do I apply?

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by 14 March 2014 and you must have secured a conditional or unconditional place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date (2 May 2014).

You must also complete an Eni scholarship application form and email it to the Assistant College Registrar, [email protected], by 14 March 2014.

How will I know if I have been successful?

Once a date for the Eni selection committee at St Antony’s College has been finalised, we will post the expected final decision date on this website. Decisions are likely to be made in May 2014.

 

Further information

If you have any questions about this scholarship which are not answered above, please email the Assistant College Registrar at [email protected].
For More Information:

 Download the Eni Scholarship Application Form

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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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2014 Nordic Africa Institute Short Scholarships for African-Oriented Studies
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2014 Nordic Africa Institute Short Scholarships for African-Oriented Studies.

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Deadline for applications: 1 October 2013
The Nordic Africa Institute, which encourages research and studies on Africa in the Nordic countries, invites applications for a number of one-month scholarships to facilitate use of the Institute’s library. The scholarships cover travel expenses to and from Uppsala and include a shared office and free accommodation at Gästhem Samariten, centrally located in Uppsala.

Who can apply?
Students pursuing Africa-oriented studies within the fields of social sciences and humanities at universities and colleges in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) are eligible candidates for these scholarships, regardless of citizenship. A basic academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent degree) is required. The scholarships are also intended for Africa-oriented journalists and textbook writers in the Nordic countries.

The purpose of the Study Scholarships

The primary purpose of the scholarships is to offer the scholarship holders a one-month stay at the Nordic Africa Institute in order to facilitate use of the Institute’s library collections on contemporary Africa (books, periodicals, newspapers, and government publications).

Application date

The study scholarships are awarded once per year and the applications must be
in by 1 October 2013 (for a scholarship in 2014).

Further information: Inga-Britt Isaksson Faris, [email protected]

phone +46-18 471 52 47 (direct), +46-18 471 52 00 (exchange board)

Deadline for applications: 1 October 2013 (for a scholarship in 2014).

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Morland Writing Scholarship for Africans. ( £18,000 Grant for Scholars)

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Deadline: October 31st 2013

Open: To anyone who has been born in Africa or both of whose parents were born in Africa.

Worth: The Scholars will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of one year.

 

It can be difficult for writers in the early stages of their career to write and to earn a living outside writing at the same time. To help fill this need the Miles Morland Foundation has established up to three Morland Writing Scholarships every year. The Scholarships will be open to anyone who has been born in Africa or both of whose parents were born in Africa.

Grant
The Scholars will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of one year.

Scholar’s Undertaking
In return for this the Scholars will agree that 20% of whatever they subsequently receive from what they write during the year of the Scholarship will be paid to the MMF which may be used to support other promising writers and possibly to expand the Scholarship scheme in later years.

Qualifications
To qualify for the Scholarship a candidate must submit a piece of published work, or an excerpt from a piece of published work, of between two and seven thousand words to be evaluated by a panel set up by the MMF which will include MMF trustees and past participants in the Caine Prize.

The Scholarships will be awarded based on these submissions although the Foundation may also wish to question certain candidates or ask for other work.

Proposed Work
The candidates will be expected to submit a brief description of the work they intend to write (ideally 200 – 500 words). It should be a new work, not a work in progress. The proposed work must be in English as must all candidacy submissions. Please also tell us in fewer than 100 words something about yourself and your background.

It is not the intention of the MMF to give editorial or publishing advice to Scholars. They will have to find their own agents and publishers although it is to be hoped that over the years the Morland Scholarships will come to be recognised as an incubator of talent. Works which relate to Africa are likely to be preferred by the judges.

Scholarship Requirement
The only condition imposed on the Scholars during the year of their Scholarship is that they must write. They will be asked to submit by e-mail at least 10,000 new words every month until they have finished their book. The Scholarship will terminate if a Scholar fails to submit the required work on time unless prior authorisation has been received.

The Foundation is happy to support fiction or non-fiction but not poetry, plays or screen-plays. The Scholarship is intended for writers who want to write a full-length book of 80,000 words or more.

The closing date for submissions for the first series of Writing Scholarships will be October 31st 2013. The Scholarships will be announced in December 2013 and will run for the whole of calendar 2014. The Trustees reserve the right to vary the terms and requirements of the Scholarships at their discretion.

Please go to FAQs about the Morland Writing Scholarships to answer any further questions.

All enquiries and submissions relating to the Morland Scholarships should be directed to[email protected].

Visit the Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship Official Webpage

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2014/2015 Government of the Czech Republic Scholarship for Ethopians and South Sudanese.

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Application Deadline: September 30 2013

The Government of the Czech Republic has offered a grant of scholarships for the academic year 2014/2015 to Ethiopia and South Sudan. The offer has been officially notified to the respective ministries of foreign affaires.

The Government of the Czech Republic offers to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of South Sudan a grant of scholarships for the academic year 2014/2015. The offer has been officially communicated to the Ministries of Education/Foreign Affairs of the respective countries.

Granted Scholarships for academic year 2013/2014

Country B.A., MA/MSc or PhD in the Czech Language follow-up M.A./MSc or PhD in the English Language
Ethiopia 4 1
South Sudan 2 2

 

The scholarship programs are as follows:

1. Study Programs in the Czech language:

BA (Bachelor’s degree programs): 3-4 years

MA/MSc (Master’s degree programs): 4-6 years

PhD (Doctoral degree programs): 3-4 years;

Field of Study:

Ethiopia – geology, forestry, medicine, economics, agriculture, power engineering, shoemaking

South Sudan – power engineering, agriculture/food-processing, medicine, economics (trade)

 

2. Study Programs in the English language:

Follow-up MA/MSc(follow-up Master’s degree programs): 1-3 years

PhD (Doctoral degree programs): 3-4 years;

Field of Study: Ethiopia/South Sudan – agriculture, economics (trade), information technologies

 

Detailed information can be found in the Scholarship Guidelines.

All applicants are required to fill online an electronic Application Form which is accessible until September 30, 2013. Only above mentioned fields of study will be accepted.

Applicants successful in the first round will be consequently contacted by the Embassy to participate in the second round of the selection process (sit for entrance test, interview, English language test for students who wish to study in English), as well as to present personal documentation (see Guidelines) including originals of the following personal and educational documents duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the respected countries:

1. Birth certificate

2. University Diploma / Temporary Certificate of Graduation or Secondary Education Certificate

3. Student Academic Record

Finally, the Embassy will forward complete nomination files to the Czech Republic. Scholarships will be awarded based on a decision of a joint commission of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education, Youth and Sports.

Successful nominees will be subsequently notified by the Embassy in June 2014.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Czech Government Scholarship for More Information

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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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The South African Reserve Bank bursary scheme 2013. (for Undergraduate South African Students).

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Submission Deadline: September 30 2013
The South African Reserve Bank (the Bank), as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The purpose of the bursary scheme is to assist financially needy students who obtain good results in Matric/Grade 12 and who want to study in fields relevant to the Bank. The bursary is intended for undergraduate studies at a South African university on a full-time basis.
Studies for which bursaries will be granted       
The studies that students intend to pursue shall have a bearing on, and be applicable to, the functions and activities of the Bank. (For more information on the Bank, visit the Bank’s website:www.reservebank.co.za). This includes, for example, Economics, Information Technology, Finance, Law and Accounting, and excludes, for example, Medicine, Dentistry and Social Work.
A bursary will be granted from the first academic year and reviewed annually
Bursary holders need not reapply for the bursary each year.
Criteria for awarding bursaries
 
Over and above the criteria set out in paragraphs 1 to 3 above, the following will be used as guidelines in the awarding of bursaries:
·   Bursaries will be awarded to students who obtain 60 per cent in the June Matric/Grade 12 examinations. Final awarding of a Bank bursary is subject to a student’s final Matric/Grade 12 results and enrolment acceptance at a South African university.
·    Bursaries will be awarded to South African citizens only.
·     The total number of students and related bursary costs will be reviewed annually.
·     An annual one-off payment for books, accommodation (university accommodation only) and tuition fees will be made to a student.
4.          Post-bursary obligations
The Bank will have first right of refusal with regard to funded students, that is, bursary holders will be obliged to work for the Bank for a period equal to their bursary period, unless the Bank chooses not to employ them.
Students who choose not to work for the Bank despite the Bank offering them a position after completing their studies will be required to pay the full cost of the bursary back to the Bank.
The Bank will provide students who are Bank bursary holders vacation work opportunities that are funded by the Bank.

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS/ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM:

• A certified copy of your June (current year) matric results or certified copy of  Matric results if completed before current year.
• Proof of enrolment at a recognised institution
• An essay of 250 words to motivate your case.
• A certified copy of your South African ID
SELECTION CRITERIA

• South African Citizen
• Younger than 30 years old
• Average pass mark of 60%

How to apply
The closing date for submission of applications shall be 30 September 2013.
Examination results, university enrolment form (student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application form.
Completed application forms must be emailed to:
Or posted to:
Ms Vinessa Naidoo
Human Resources Department
South African Reserve Bank
370 Church Street
PRETORIA
0001
Submission of examination results by bursary holders

Bursary holders will be required to submit their examination results before 31 December of each year, regardless of whether or not they will be awarded a bursary for the following year.

Bursary agreement
Potential bursary students will be required to avail themselves to be interviewed and to be tested.

Successful applicants(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the Bank.
Download the Following Application Forms:

The South African Reserve Bank Bursary Scheme Application Form.doc

 The South African Reserve Bank Bursary Scheme Application Form.pdf

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2014/2015 Gates Cambridge Scholarship to Study at the University of Cambridge,UK.

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Application Deadline: December 3 2013

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Each year, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds the cambridge gates scholarship to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. 90 Scholarships are awarded annually. These are prestigious and highly competitive awarded to citizens of any country outside the UK. Bill gates scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.

The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
  • OR already a student at Cambridge and want to apply for a new postgraduate course. For example, if you are studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to do a PhD. However, if you have already started a course, you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the rest of it.
  • OR already a Gates Cambridge Scholar and want to apply for a second Scholarship. You must apply by the second, international deadline and go through the same process of departmental ranking, shortlisting and interviewing as all other candidates.

Courses which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

  • BA (undergraduate)
  • BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies
  • Part-time degrees
  • Non-degree courses
  • Courses at universities other than Cambridge

Scholarship value: 

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely:

• The University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate.

• A  maintenance allowance for a single student (£13,000 for 12 months at the current 2012-2013 rate; prorata for courses shorter then 12 months)

•  The cost of the most economical airfare from the scholar’s normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of their course and the cost of the most economical airfare from the UK to the scholar’s normal country of residence at the end of the course

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis such as family allowance, conference attendance, fieldwork allowance, some fourth year funding for PhD scholars and hardship funding.

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
-Family allowance – up to £7,775 for a first child and up to £1,200 for a second child. No funding is provided for a partner.
– Conference attendance: up to £500 a year if you are presenting.
-Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD.
-Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided – but the termly maintenance allowance reduces per term for up to a year
-Hardship funding – if there are unforeseen difficulties.

HOW TO APPLY

Standard applications (via the Graduate Admissions Office)

Applicants apply for both a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge via the Graduate Admissions Office, using the GRADSAF form and supporting documents. It is not possible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship without applying to the University of Cambridge in the first instance.

You must apply for admission as a postgraduate student to the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack.

[If you are applying for admission to the MBA or Master of Finance programme you apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship via the Judge Business School (see below)]

To be considered for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship all applicants must submit the following documents to the Graduate Admissions Office by the relevant deadline:-

  • GRADSAF application form (which includes a Gates Cambridge section)
  • Academic transcripts
  • 2 academic references
  • 1 personal reference (for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship)

Although not specifically required for the Gates Cambridge application, the Graduate Admissions Office or academic department may require some applicants to submit the following for admission to the University:

  • English language test scores (if English is not your first language)
  • A research proposal, an example of your written work, a GRE/GMAT score, etc. Not all applicants will be required to submit such documents – you will find details of what you need to submit in the Graduate Studies Prospectus and department website.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they submit all documents required so they can be considered for both admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Applications for the MBA and Master of Finance

For the MBA and MFin programmes you need to apply direct to the Judge Business School, using their on-line application system. You will find all the information you need here.

Deadline:

Next applications open 1 September 2013.   The deadline for applications is 3 December 2013 for citizens other than the US and 15 October 2013 for US citizens.

For More Information:

Visit the Visit the Gate Cambridge Official Webpage

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University of Bologna (Alma Graduate School) Africa MBA Scholarship 2013/2014 .

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Alma Graduate School, together with the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation, introduces the Africa Scholarship Program for the Academic Year 2013-2014.

This Program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa, wishing to pursue an MBA and contribute to the social and economic development of their continent.

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Scholarship Worth

Each of the 10 Scholarships includes:
• 100% cover of tuition fee (€27,000)
• grant up to € 10,000 (gross) to cover travel expenses to Italy and living costs in Bologna during the MBA program

Candidates need to apply both to the call for admission to the “1st level Master Universitario Program in Business Administration” at the University of Bologna (http://www.almaweb.unibo.it/internationalmba) and the Africa Scholarship Program at Alma Graduate School (http://www.almaweb.unibo.it/africa).

In order to receive this Scholarship,candidates need to be accepted in the MBA Program by the University of Bologna.

Scholarship requirements:

Prospective candidatesneedto:

• be citizens of an African Country (evidence required)

• satisfy all the MBA admission requirements

• be registered to the admissions process (Alma Graduate School is available to support candidates who need help to register in the admission process)

• submit a Letter of Commitment to successfully complete the MBA Program

• sign a Letter of Understanding about the importance of repatriation to Africa and contribution to the economic development of Africa

• provide evidence of personal year income (2010–‐2011-2012), family year income (2010–‐2011-2012) and information about parents’ jobs 

Scholarship application materials: –‐

Scholarship application form

–‐ Certificate or evidence of individual and family income

–‐ Certificate or evidence of parents’ job

The application form is to be sent via e–‐mail along with the above mentioned materials as PDF files to [email protected] by July 1st, 2013 at 1:00 pm.

A Committee appointed by the School will evaluate the application. In order to define the Scholarship Ranking, the Committee will consider the financial needs of the candidates officially admitted to participate in the MBA.

Notifications will reach successful candidates by July 24th, 2013.

http://www.almaweb.unibo.it/africa

 

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The 2013/2014 INSEAD Freddy Salem MBA Scholarship for West African Students.

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Description:

A successful entrepreneur since he graduated from INSEAD, Freddy Salem (MBA ’66) has run several private businesses in West Africa, Russia and the US. Keen to foster economic development in West Africa, Freddy Salem supports education initiatives that develop business talent for the region.

Candidates for the INSEAD scholarships will need to demonstrate:

(a) academic achievement and promise

(b) aptitude for business and financial management, and

(c) a strong likelihood of spending the better part of their working careers in West Africa. In awarding these scholarships, INSEAD shall particularly seek candidates from Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be nationals from a West Africa country (preferably Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Benin) and will have spent most of their lives and received most or part of their education in Africa. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

Essay topic :

We will review the essays submitted for INSEAD Need-based Scholarships

Amount of Award:

Up to €20,000

Application Format:

To be considered for this scholarship please refer to the INSEAD Need-based Scholarship pages and submit your application and background material accordingly.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

13 February for July Class (starts in September).
22 August for December Class (starts in January).

Visit Here For More Information and Application Procedure

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THE 2014 MANDELA RHODES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME for African Students (Postgraduate and Masters)

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Submission Deadline: May 30 2013

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has established a Scholarship programme that offers educational opportunities to young Africans with scholastic, intellectual and leadership potential to study at suitable tertiary institutions and to create a network of principled future leaders, with the capacity and will to advance themselves and their countries.

The Scholarships aim to give expression to the legacy of academic excellence, leadership, education, reconciliation and entrepreneurship.

The Programme aims to bring into being a considerable network of leaders, with different educational expertise but similar leadership capacity, who support and inspire each other and who are distinguished by their ability to:

  • facilitate individual and social development;-
  • promote peace and reconciliation;
  • pursue fundamental human freedoms;
  • promote prosperity, honour and respect for the continent and its people.

Value and Tenure:
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship provides for full funding for up to a maximum of 2 years of postgraduate study(Honours and Master’s degrees only).

Please note that students intending to register for postgraduate diplomas are not eligible.

The Scholarship will cover tuition fees, accommodation and meals. In addition, a book allowance will be allocated and in some instances, a travel allowance can be applied for.

Criteria:

 

  • Application is open to citizens of all African countries who are between the ages of 19 and 30 years.
  • The Scholarships are intended to support individuals who will register for postgraduate study at a South African university or tertiary institution(Honours and Masters degrees only.

See *NOTE below Application Process:

Suitable candidates are required to:

Complete the application form which is available as part of the APPLICATION PACKAGE, from the Postgraduate Centre & Funding Office (PGC&FO) or download an electronic copy from :
http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/funding/postgraduate/applications/

Contact between three and five referees who would be willing to write reference letters for you. A template for the reference letter is available with the application form from the PGC&FO or from the above URL.

Please ensure that no less than three of your letters of reference are from academics who have taught you at university.

The following documentation MUST be included with your application:

  • a certified copy of your identity document ,
  • birth certificate,
  • residency certificate or passport;
  • a certified copy of your official academic transcript; and- a CV detailing your work experience,
  • leadership positions, extramural activities , including details of activities within your community
  • any honours or awards you have received.
Selection process:
Candidates will be considered by the Postgraduate Studies Funding Committee of the University of Cape Town and a short – list of a maximum of five candidates will be forwarded to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation(MRF).

The short listed  candidates will be contacted by the (MRF) and will be required to submit an essay on a topic provided to them.

These candidates will then attend an interview with the panel of selectors in Cape Town in October.

All short listed candidates will be informed shortly thereafter, by the Mandela Rhodes Foundation,as to the status of their application.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH ALL THE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO

THE DIRECTOR, POSTGRADUATE CENTRE & FUNDING OFFICE, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN.

BY NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 2013

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT THE REQUIRED REFEREE REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO

THE DIRECTOR OF THE POSTGRADUATE CENTRE & FUNDING OFFICE BY THIS DATE.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT INELIGIBLE AND/OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED, AND WILL NOT BE PUT FORWARD FOR CONSIDERATION.

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Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship 2013.

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Application Deadline: March 28, 2013

Description: 

Media@McGill is a hub of interdisciplinary research, scholarship and public outreach on issues in media, technology and culture, located in the Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Media@McGill offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to promising scholars engaging in media-related research, as defined in Media@McGill’s mission statement.

Fellows are provided with a workspace, and are expected to take an active role in the research activities and academic life of Media@McGill (participation in conferences, seminars, etc.). They may also have the possibility of teaching a course within the Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill.

Eligibility:

The Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to both national and international scholars who completed their doctoral degrees in a university other than McGill no earlier than June 1, 2009. Candidates must have received their PhD at the time of application. Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of French is an asset.

Value and Duration:

The stipend for the Media@McGill Postdoctoral Fellowship is $42,000 CAD for 12 months, beginning in the first week of September.

Application Process:

For 2013-14, Media@McGill will be offering one Postdoctoral Fellowship. In a cover letter, applicants must stipulate how their research is related to Media@McGill’s mission statement and to Media@McGill’s 2013-14 theme: Participatory Media. Applicants should also identify a potential faculty supervisor who is a member of Media@McGill and whose research is closely tied to that of the applicant. The following should be included in all applications:

  • a cover letter;
  • a research proposal (750 words);
  • a Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages);
  • official copies of transcripts during graduate studies;
  • 3 letters of recommendation (including one by the Media@McGill faculty supervisor);
  • a writing sample (maximum 20 pages).

Deadline: Complete applications should be sent to [email protected] by March 28, 2013 at 5 p.m. E.S.T. Letters of recommendation can be sent separately by the referees, but must be postmarked by March 28, 2013 if sent by mail.

Applications will be reviewed by Media@McGill’s Steering Committee, and candidates will be notified of results in early May 2013. For more information, visit media.mcgill.ca.

For More Information:

  Media@McGill_PostdoctoralFellowship_Guidelines.pdf

Visit the McGill Poctdoctoral Fellowship Web Page
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The 2013/2014 Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan for Commonwealth Countries.

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Application Deadline: March 31st 2013

The Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan are awarded by the Malaysian Government to the nominated students from the Commonwealth countries to study at the post-graduate level in Malaysia. This is a Government to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia.

The awards for Masters degree are between 12 to 24 months depending on the courses. Awards for pursuing PhD degree are for 3 years. The Awards are only applicable for candidates pursuing full-time degree programme in Malaysia.

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP), applicants must fit the following criteria:-

  1. Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
  2. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
  3. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
    1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
    2. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
  4. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
  5. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)
  6. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).

 

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Each scholarship consists of:-

  1. Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
  2. An approved tuition fees
  3. Monthly maintenance allowance
  4. Annual grant for books and internal travel
  5. Medical / Health Insurance
  6. Installation and Termination grant
  7. Thesis allowance
  8. Visa

* The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at any time (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).

 

PRIORITY STUDY AREAS

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

  1. Science and Engineering
  2. Agriculture and Fisheries
  3. Economics and Islamic Finance
  4. Information and Communication Technology
  5. Biotechnology
  6. Biosecurity and Food Safety
  7. Infrastructure and Utility
  8. Environmental Studies
  9. Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.

* Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

  1. High-level academic achievement
  2. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
  3. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

 

GENERAL CONDITION OF AWARD

  1. Scholarship holder must undertake full-time studies for postgraduate studies at a campus of Malaysian Universities.It is the responsibility of the scholarship holders to confirm admission to the university.
  2. Scholarship holders must not change their programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
  3. Scholarship holders must follow the approved programmes and abide by the university’s rules, regulations and codes of conduct.
  4. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness.
  5. It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa.
  6. Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn.
  7. The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia.
  8. Scholarship holders are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university.

 

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://payloan.mohe.gov.my/INTER/ starting from 15th January 2013 until 31st March 2013.

STEP 1

  • REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address.
  • LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely.
  • Please ensure all informations are correct before you print the application and logout.

STEP 2

  • Please attach printed application form together with the following documents:
    1. Recent passport size photograph.
    2. Completed Medical Report. [download]
    3. A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship.
    4. A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements.
    5. A clear and precise study or research plan
    6. A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
    7. Curriculum Vitae.
    8. Admission letter from Malaysian University.
    9. Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application. [download]
    10. Endorsement Form. [download]
  • You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement.

 

STEP 3

  • Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format]
  • You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.

 

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For further enquiries, please contact us:-

SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA
LEVEL 2, NO 2, TOWER 2
JALAN P5/6, PRECINCT 5
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE
62200 PUTRAJAYA

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +603 8870 6000 ext 6368 / 6337 / 5409

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Master Scholarships for International Students, University of Skövde, Sweden.

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Application Deadline: March 10th 2013

The University of Skövde offers some scholarships to students who are attending a Master’s programme at our University and are liable for tuition fees. If you are an exchange student, please contact your home university for information about which scholarships they provide.

This page contains information about three types of scholarship grants:

  1. Scholarships for international master’s students liable for tuition fees
  2. Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute
  3. Scholarships for exchange students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland

1. Scholarships for international master’s students liable for tuition fees

The University of Skövde has some scholarships to students attending a Master’s programme at our university. The scholarships are tuition fee waivers of SEK 60 000 / year (50% of the tuition fee), and the amount will be deducted from the tuition fee when you receive the invoice. The scholarship granting criterion is academic merits. The scholarship can only be awarded to tuition paying students. Please note that you have to be able to finance the rest of the tuition fee yourself and to cover all the living expenses during your stay in Sweden.

How to apply for a scholarship at the University of Skövde:

  • First apply for studies at University Admissions prior to applying for a scholarship at the University of Skövde, you must apply for one of our master’s programmes at the Swedish official online application service University Admissions. The deadline for applications for the autumn semester 2013 has passed, but at the moment we are still accepting late applications.
  • Then apply for a scholarship at the University of Skövde: the scholarship application deadline for the master’s programmes that start in the autumn semester (August 2013) is March 10th, 2013.
  • Fill in the Scholarship Application Form. You will need to provide us with the application number you will receive from the website University Admissions when you submit your scholarship application on our website.

Please read the information below with the list of countries (categories 1 and 2) before you apply for a scholarship.

Deadline: March 10th, 2013

The scholarship applications for the autumn semester 2013 may be analyzed in two batches as below:

  • Scholarship applications received until March 10th
  • Scholarship applications received from March 11th to April 21st

In case the University of Skövde does not grant all scholarships in the first batch of applications, our scholarship committee will work on a second batch after the deadline so that the scholarship applications received after the deadline will also be analysed for the autumn semester. Note that we will not accept scholarship applications for the autumn semester 2013 after April 21st, 2013 and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to grant scholarships in a second batch.

The first batch results will be announced in the beginning of April 2013. In case we have a second batch, its results will be announced in the beginning of May 2013.

Important information:

Please note: students from Category 1 (see list below) can only apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship, while students from Category 2 (see list below) can apply to both the scholarships from the University of Skövde and the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship.

Category 1: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Category 2: Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, except the ones listed on Category 1 and the other following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.

2. Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute offers a range of scholarships for students coming to study in Sweden. For more information about SI’s scholarships, please contact the Swedish Institute directly.

3. Scholarships for exchange students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland

If you are an exchange student, please contact your home university for information about which scholarships they provide. The University of Skövde is part of the Erasmus programme, which means that if the University of Skövde has a bilateral Erasmus agreement with your home institution you might be able to study here with an Erasmus grant. We encourage you to pursue this option since the Erasmus scholarships are often very generous.

For More Information Visit: The University of Skövde Scholarship Webpage

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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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The 2014 African Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme.

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This scholarship programme is directed at scholars in Africa, engaged in research on the African continent. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

Deadline for applications: 1 April 2013 (for a scholarship in 2014)

 Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme, the aim of which is to provide opportunities for African scholars to pursue their own research projects, thereby indirectly strengthening the academic milieux in African countries, and promoting scholarly exchange with Nordic research communities.

Who can apply?

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