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Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Masters & PhD Programmes in STEM Scholarship Scheme 2018/2019 (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30th April 2018

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high caliber African human capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra-Africa mobility of students. The Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in reputable African Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation.

To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the African Union Commission is offering a Call for Scholarship Applications (For Female Applicants Only).

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the Scholarship, a candidate must:

  • Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State
  • Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under forty (40) years for PhD Programmes.
  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours for a Masters’ Programme; and a holder of Masters’ Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from a reputable University
  • Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.
  • Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.
  • Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY

The following fields of study are eligible:

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • The Masters programme should be of two years duration; while the PhD programme should be of three years duration

THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The scholarship award covers the following:

  • Tuition Fees: According to an official invoice from the Host University.
    Stipend: 500 US$ monthly, to support living expenses such as housing, food, utilities, local transportation and medication.
  • Book Allowance: An allowance of 500 US$ per year for the purchase of books.
  • Air ticket: A round-trip economy fare for the most direct route between the beneficiary’s home country and the study destination of host Institute.
  • Travel Allowance: One-off payment of 250 US$ to contribute towards ground transportation from airport and settling-in costs
  • One-off payment of 350 US$ to assist with shipping and other terminal expenses; upon departure from the host Institution after successful completion of the study.
  • Computer Allowance: One-off payment of 1,000 US$ for the purchase of laptop computer and accessories.

Note: Candidates must complete all academic work within the specified period of the programme as the scholarship cannot be extended.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should complete the Application Form in PDF format as well as the EXCEL Applicants’ Data Sheet, which are available on the Africa Union website: www.au.int/en/scholarship

  • The applicants should submit their formal application which should include the following:
  • i. Completed application form
  • ii. Recent passport-size photograph
  • iii. Summarized CV with names and contacts of two referees.
  • iv. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
  • v. Certified copies of Passport or national Identity Card indicating citizenship
  • vi. Copy of admission letter from a reputable African University vii. Two (2) Reference Letters with contact addresses.
  • viii. An essay of not more than 500 words that explains why the candidate has chosen her particular field of study and its importance to Africa’s development.
  • Note that Electronic Copies of all the above documents should be submitted.
  • Applicants must scan and produce electronic copies of all the above documents (converted to PDF format) and send to the following e-mail address. [email protected] copied to [email protected]
  • In addition two (2) sets of hard copies of the above documents must be sent by post to the address below.
  • Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Programme Education Division Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology African Union Commission
    P.O. Box 3243 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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2015 Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme for Applicants with Physical Disabilities

by OFA
written by OFA

CLOSING DATE: 31ST MARCH 2015

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high calibre African human capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra-African mobility of students.

The Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in leading African Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in an African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation. To encourage the participation of young African students with permanent physical disabilities at postgraduate level in Masters Programmes and support them to achieve their higher education goals, the Commission of the African Union is offering a Special Call Only for Applicants with Physical Disabilities to study in African Universities which have appropriate facilities and good services for the disabled students.

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An acceptance letter from a university confirming that the applicant will be admitted and attend as a full-time student shall be required from each applicant. Students are expected to meet high academic requirements. Applicants must submit a physician’s statement of disability written on hospital or office letterhead with the physician’s full contact details (phone number, email and physical address).
Physical disabilities include:

  • Visual impairments (partial or total loss of sight, blindness)
  • Hearing impairments (hardness of hearing, deafness)
  • Mobility impairments (partial or total physical functional limitation)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Special Scholarship, a candidate must:
  • Be a Citizen of an African Union Member State.
  • Have a physical disability.
  • Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.
  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours. The degree must be from a reputable University.
  • Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.
  • Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.
  • Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.
No application will be considered without an admission letter from a university.
Note: In order to promote, intra- Africa student mobility, candidates are encouraged to seek admission to universities in countries other than their own
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY
The following fields of study are eligible:
  • Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Education Science
  • Sports Science
The Masters programme should be of two years duration.

THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The scholarship award covers the following:

  • Tuition Fees: Maximum for two academic years.
  • Stipend: 500 US$ monthly, to support living expenses such as housing, food, utilities, local transportation and medication.
  • Book Allowance: An allowance of 500 US$ per year for the purchase of books and other supplies.
  • Air ticket: A round-trip economy fare for the most direct route between the beneficiary’s home country and the study destination of host Institute.
    Travel Allowance:
  • One-off payment of 250 US$ to contribute towards ground transportation from airport and settling-in costs
  • One-off payment of 350 US$ to assist with shipping and other terminal expenses; upon departure from the host Institution after successful completion of the study.
  • Computer Allowance: One-off payment of 1,000 US$ for the purchase of laptop computer and accessories.
    Note: Candidates must complete all academic work within the specified period
    of the programme (no longer than two years) as this scholarship is not renewable and cannot be extended.

How to Apply:

The applicants should submit their formal application which should include the following:
  • Completed application form
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Summarized CV with names and contacts of three referees.
  • Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
  • Certified copies of Passport or national Identity Card indicating citizenship
  • Physician’s letter confirming physical disability of the applicant.
  • Copy of admission letter from a recognized African University
  • Two (2) Reference Letters with contact addresses.
  • An essay of not more than 500 words that explains why the candidate has chosen his/her particular field of study and its importance to Africa’s development.
Note that Electronic Copies of all the above documents should be submitted. Applicants must scan and produce electronic copies of all the above documents (converted to PDF format) and send to the following e-mail address.
In addition two (2) sets of hard copies of the above documents must be sent by post to the address below.
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Programme
Education Division
Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology
African Union Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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MWALIMU NYERERE AFRICAN UNION SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2013 (Female Applicants Only – Masters Programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME ) .

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: April 30 2013

Special Call for Scholarship Applications(Only for Female Applicants)
 Masters Programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME )
 
The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was
launched in 2007 with the aim to contribute in the production and retention of high level African human resources for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra
-African mobility of students.
The Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in
leading African Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period
after graduation.
To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level in the field of Masters Programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics and Education Science (STEME),the Commission of the African Union offers a Special Call for Scholarship Applications (Only for Female Applicants) to study Masters Programmes in Engineering and Applied Sciences, tenable in reputable African Universities.julius-nyerere-scholarship-scheme
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Special Scholarship , a candidate must:

  • Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State
 i. Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.
 ii. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of STEM
 ii. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by
academic transcripts.
iii. Have proof of admission to a reputable university in any African Union
Member State to undertake a full time Masters programme
 iv. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion
of study for at least three (3) years.
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY
The following fields of study are eligible:
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Education Science
 The Masters programme should be of two years duration
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should complete the Application Form in PDF
format as well as the EXCEL Applicants’ Data Sheet, which are available on the
Africa Union web-site.
 The applicants should submit their formal application and include the following:
i. Completed application form
ii. A recent passport-size photograph
iii. Summarized CV with names and contacts of three referees.
 iv. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
 v. Certified copies of Passport or national Identity Card indicating citizenship
vi. Copy of admission letter from a leading African University
 vii. Two (2) Reference Letters with contact addresses.
 viii. An essay of not more than 500 words that explains why the candidate has
chosen her particular field of study and its importance to Africa’s development.
Two (2) sets of hard copies of the above documents must be sent by post to the
address below.
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Programme Education Division
 Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology
 African Union Commission
 P.O. Box 3243
 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
 In addition applicants must scan and produce electronic copies of all the above
documents (convert to PDF format) along with the Application Form and EXCEL
Applicants’ Data Sheet; and send to the following e-mail addresses.
CLOSING DATE: 30th April 2013

AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243
Telephone: 251-11-5517700 Fax: 251-11-551 7844
Website: www.au.int

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