Apply For The 2016/2017 MasterCard Foundation Scholarship (Undergraduate & Masters) for African Students & Canada

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The University of British Columbia, Canada partner with the MasterCard foundation Scholarship Program to grant $25M Scholarships for African students; Over the next 10 years, 77 undergraduate and 35 master’s degree students will go through the Program.
Eligible Field of Study: Development related fields About Scholarship The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million initiative to inspire young people — particularly from Africa — to lead change through education.
The University of British Columbia, Canada is pleased to partner with The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program to provide comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet economically marginalized young people. More than 110 students from Africa will receive comprehensive scholarships to live and learn at the University of British Columbia thanks to a $ 25 million grant from The MasterCard Foundation.
The first cohort of Scholars will arrive at UBC this fall. Over the next 10 years, UBC expects to welcome 77 undergraduate and 35 master’s degree students through the Program. UBC is among the first Canadian universities to join The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program and one of 15 institutions in the world participating in the $500 million global education initiative.
Scholarship Offered Since: 2013
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate and Master’s Scholarships for African students
Undergraduate Eligibility and Selection Criteria : To be eligible for consideration as an undergraduate for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, the nominee must: be a citizen of and residing in a Sub-Saharan African country; present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show they lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in their home country or elsewhere; have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential; demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities outside the classroom, in the school and/or community; be graduating/recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school; be applying for their first undergraduate degree in one of the following Faculties at UBC’s Vancouver campus:
Faculty of Arts Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering) 
Faculty of Forestry (Bachelor of Science in Forestry) 
Faculty of Land & Food Systems (including Global Resource Systems; Food, Nutrition & Health; Applied Biology 
[Applied Animal Biology, Applied Plant & Soil Sciences or Food & the Environment]) 

Sauder School of Business (Bachelor of Commerce) be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian Study Permit; commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.
Graduate Eligibility and Selection Criteria : To be eligible for consideration for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must: have completed a Bachelor’s degree; be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country; present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere; have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential; demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities in their current profession, university or community; be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the following Faculties and programs at UBC’s Vancouver campus; Sauder School of Business Full-Time MBA Programs Faculty of Forestry Master of Science (MSc) Master of Applied Science (MASc) Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) 
Master of International Forestry (MIF) Faculty of Land and Food Systems 
Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) 
Master of Food Science (MFS) 
Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS) be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada; commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others. Number of Scholarships: 110 students over the next 10 years Value of Scholarship Selected students will receive a scholarship equivalent to the costs related to attaining a degree, including travel, tuition, textbooks, housing, food, and living expenses. You will also receive financial, academic, social, and post- graduation support which will enable you to build experiences and competencies critical for academic success.
Duration of Scholarship:
Full period of study Eligible Countries: African countries To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia, Canada
Application Deadline: December 10, 2015 Offered annually?
Yes How to Apply Nominees must also complete the online application for academic admission to UBC. For more information about how to apply to University of British Columbia, Canada for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program,
visit Scholarship webpage
Sponsors: MasterCard Foundation

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2016/2017 African Humanities Research Fund for African Students Scholarship- Apply Here

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The African Studies Centre will not be offering the ORISHA DPhil Scholarship again until the 2016/2017 academic year.
Scholarship Name: ORISHA DPhil Scholarship (African Humanities Research Fund)
Brief description: The African Studies Committee offers ORISHA DPhil Scholarships in Humanities for Africans Students who will be registered as Graduate Students of the Oxford University in Africa 2016-2017
Accepted Subject Areas: Students may be registered in any of the following disciplines: African Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Development Studies, History, Human Geography, Literature, Politics and International Relations, Religious Studies. Proposals must include a major focus on Africa.
About Scholarship The African Studies Committee invites applications for the ORISHA Studentship for research in the Humanities in Africa from persons who will be registered as graduate students of the University Scholarship
Offered Since: DPhil Scholarships for Africans
Who is qualified to apply? Students from African countries are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants for the scholarship may be new candidates for admission to the University, or already registered as graduate students.
The scholarship can only be awarded to a student who has been accepted for study at the University. How Many Scholarships are available? Not Specified

What are the benefits? The scholarship will cover college and university fees and a maintenance allowance.
How long will sponsorship last? The award is available for three-year doctoral degrees.
Renewal for two and three year periods is subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligible Developing Countries : African students To be taken at (country): University of Oxford Application Deadline: January each year Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply Those applying to the University for the first time should ensure that their application for entry is made before the second application deadline. The scholarship alternates between St Cross and St Antony’s College.
New and continuing students should name St Antony’s College as their college of first choice on their University and scholarship application form.
Please email a cover letter clearly stating the Department you have applied.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for more details Sponsors:
The African Studies Committee Important Notes: 
The University of Oxford academic admissions procedure is separate from that for this scholarship. This email should be received by the Administrator, African Studies Centre, African.Studies@africa.ox.ac.uk by the deadline.

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Register For The Science@Leuven Scholarships To Study In Belgium

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Register For The Science@Leuven Scholarships To Study In Belgium

About the  The Science@Leuven Scholarships

Applications are currently ongoing for the Science@Leuven Scholarships for students who wish to pursue their academic careers in Belgium and you are invited to apply.

The Science@Leuven Scholarships are for motivated and talented international students who are interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven.

Institution(s):

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium

Eligible Courses:

Eligible International Master Programme under the Faculty of Science at K.U. Leuven:

•  Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
•  Master of Biology
•  Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
•  Master of Chemistry
•  Master of Geography
•  Master of Mathematics
•  Master of Physics
•  Master of Statistics
•  Interuniversity Master of Geology (only students applying for the specialisation Geodynamics and Georesources or Surface processes and Paleoenvironments can apply for the scholarship)
•  Erasmus Mundus Master of Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling
•  Erasmus Mundus Master Sustainable and Territorial Development

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Eligible Countries:

International students

Scholarship Worth:

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 10.000 Euro for 1 year. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

•  the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
•  the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• the applicants have not yet acquired a master degree or a PhD,
•  the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
•  the applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English,
•  the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven
•  the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

How to Apply:

Applicants have to apply for the Master programme of their choice through the application form of the KU Leuven.   The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.  After having completed the application form of the official KU Leuven application page, applicants register on the website of the scholarship.

Only applications that have been submitted (with the International Office and registered on the website of the scholarship) before the 31st of January will be considered for the scholarship.

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.

Official Website:

Official Scholarship Website:http://wet.kuleuven.be/english/scienceatleuvenscholarship

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Chalmers IPOET 2016 Scholarships to Study in Sweden

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About Chalmers

Chalmers is a highly progressive university situated in Gothenburg, Sweden. From this beautiful and dynamic part of the world we have become known locally and globally for education, research and innovation with a wide range of applications.

“Priority Operational Development 2014-2018” and “Vision Mission and Strategies 2010-2020” comprise Chalmers’s controlling and policy documents. Based on its mission ”Through internationally acclaimed education and research combined with a professional innovation process, Chalmers’ mission is to become one of the world’s most attractive universities” Chalmers has embarked on a journey.

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development. Our role has a local, national and global perspective, and the overall goal is to contribute to a genuine conversion of society in accordance with our vision for Chalmers – a sustainable future.

About the Chalmers IPOET 2016 Scholarships for International Students

Host Institution:

Chalmers University in Sweden

Study in:

Sweden

Course Starts:

August 2016

Applications are currently ongoing for the Chalmers IPOET 2016 Scholarships and all International Students who are interested in studying in Sweden are invited to apply.

Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships in 2016, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students.

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education

•  1st year Master’s Programme applicants

The selection is based on the applicants’ relative academic excellence, which primarily includes weighted average grade but also home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes.

Eligible Courses:

Unrestricted – all of the current Master’s Programmes at Chalmers

Number of Scholarships:

50 scholarships are available.

Eligible Countries:

Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries

Scholarship Value / Benefits:

•  A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters / 2 year programme)
•  Students who excel during their first year of studies may receive an increased scholarship reduction, which covers 85% of the tuition fee during the second and final year of studies
•  No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates

How to Apply:

All scholarship applicants must make an application for the selected Master’s programme/s on University Admissions prior to making a scholarship application. Your individual application number and your priority order (your choice of Master’s programme/s) is needed when you start the online scholarship application.  The deadline for applications is 15 January 2016.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Application Deadline:

15th January, 2016

Official Website:

Click here to get more information!

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2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships For Masters & PhD

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About the 2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships For Masters & PhD

Applications are currently ongoing for the 2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships For Masters & PhD and all interested students who require funds for the academic programs are invited to apply.

Application for the 2015-2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Masters and PhD Scholarships Scheme And Leadership Programme has started.

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme targets exceptional individuals from the transition and emerging economies of Europe’s wider neighbourhood including Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia, as well as North Africa and the Middle East.

The scheme supports exceptional scholars devoting their studies and professional careers to international development or environmental management and conservation.

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), through the University of Oxford, offers two schemes within its Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme: the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme and the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme. Please note that, depending on your country of ordinary residence and course choice, you may be eligible for both of the schemes.

Qualified persons from around the world who are interested in Studying at Oxford University on Scholarship can now apply.

Emphasis is placed on the certainty that intending applicants’ willingness to return to their country of ordinary residence once their course is completed. Eligibility criteria and how to apply for the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships can be found below.

Details of the 2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships For Masters & PhD

• Level of Study: MSc and PhD
• Host University: University of Oxford
• Scholarship Worth: Scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend of at least £14,057 p.a.
• Course(s) Offered: Int’l devpt, Geography, Environment
• Course Level: Masters, PhD
• Provider: ISD, University of Oxford
• Country to Study in: UK

More About The Scholarship

Host Institutions:

University of Oxford, United Kingdom (School of Geography & Environment AND Department of International Development).

The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme supports exceptional scholars devoting their studies and professional careers to international development or environmental management and conservation. These studies encompass a number of subjects offered within the University’s School of Geography and the Environment and Department of International Development. The scheme targets exceptional individuals from the transition and emerging economies of Europe’s wider neighbourhood including Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia, as well as North Africa and the Middle East.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld scholars.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.

You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford in any the eligible courses listed below.

You must be ordinarily resident in any one of the approved countries listed below. You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.

Selection Criteria:

The above qualities will be assessed during the selection process, including using your graduate application form, your Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships Questionnaire and (if relevant) your interview.

You must meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Courses page for more information).

Eligible Countries:

Eligible candidates must be ordinary residents of one of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mauritania, Mongolia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Yemen.

Fields of Study:

The scheme supports studies and careers related to international development or environmental management and conservation.

These studies encompass a number of subjects offered within the University’s School of Geography and Environment and Department of International Development.

You must be applying to start one of the following courses:

• MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
• MPhil in Development Studies
• MSc in Economics for Development
• MSc in Environmental Change and Management
• DPhil in Geography and the Environment
• MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy
• DPhil in International Development
• MSc in Migration Studies
• MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
• MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
• MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 5 offers will be awarded.

Scholarship Benefits & Duration:

The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £14,057).

The Leadership Programme includes:

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

Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed 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 To Apply:

Apply for this scholarship at the same time as you apply to study at Oxford by selecting Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme in the Funding section of the University’s graduate application form and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course.

You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarships Questionnaire (see official website via link below) and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the deadline, in order for your application to be complete.

If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship, even if you have selected the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme on the graduate application form.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply.

Application Deadline:

All application for the 2015/2016 scholarship must be submitted not later than 22nd January, 2016.

Official Scholarship Website:

Qualified persons who want to apply for the 2016 Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships  for Masters & PhD should click here for more information

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