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Published Date : October 11, 2019
Categories : List of Scholarships, Newsletter, Scholarship for Women
On this International Day of the Girl (11th October), After School Africa releases an updated and more comprehensive list of Scholarships for African Women and Developing countries for the 2020/2021 academic year – to celebrate our daughters, sisters & nieces in Africa.
A number of organizations encourage women empowerment through education at different levels by offering specific undergraduate, masters and PhD scholarships for women from developing countries especially women from Africa.
Although women looking for scholarships can as well apply for other scholarship programmes that are non-gender specific, there are sponsorship programmes that reduce the competition by offering African women scholarships – majorly (many listed here are only) for women.
From the archives of AfterschoolAfrica, below is an updated list of scholarships (undergraduate, Masters, MBA and PhD) that are open for women from African and developing countries. Some of these Scholarships for African Women are generally for international students but are also open for the said demography.
Please note that application deadlines and other information provided on this site can change at any time. You are therefore advised to visit the recommended scholarship organisation website.
Invest2Impact Challenge Initiative 2020 for 100 women-led businesses
Invest2Impact is a new, exciting women-focused business competition that could change the future of your business.
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program for Young Women in STEM Research
The J&J WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program will help develop female leaders and support innovation in the STEM2D disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, Design) by funding six women at critical points in their research careers through a Scholar’s Award.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
Power Africa Leadership Training Programme
Are you a young woman working or involved in the African energy ecosystem? Do you want to improve your career and take off? Then apply to the Power Africa program of the Regional Leadership Center YALI open yearly.
Columbia University Peace and Social Change Fellowship Program
This call for applications is open to African grassroots women activists working broadly on the issue of peace and security.
Margaret Sanders AISA Scholarship for Young African Women
Across Africa there are many talented and academically gifted girl students who are unable to complete their schooling due to a variety of social, economic and/or cultural reasons. Key among these is a lack of financial support. In her lifetime Margaret Sanders was a keen supporter of girls’ education.
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship for Female Undergraduate Students in STEM Fields
To bring more gender diversity to the technology industry, Adobe is pleased to invite applications to the Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship.
Facebook Grace Hopper Women in Computing Scholarship (Funded to Conference in Texas, USA)
This unique scholarship program will be awarded to 50 women excelling in Computer Science. Each recipient will have the opportunity not only to attend the Celebration, but to spend valuable days before the conference with Facebook engineers learning, collaborating, and preparing for the conference.
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Applications are welcomed for FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship from female citizens of all countries who are enrolled in a post-graduate program at a university accredited by the national or international body approved for that purpose in the country where the university is situated.
Saïd Business School Diploma in Strategic Management Scholarships for Women
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, UK is offering scholarships to three outstanding females for the Oxford Diploma in Strategic Management Program.
Cass Business School Global Women’s Leadership Scholarships
The Cass Global Women’s Leadership Programme through the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation, seeks to inspire, equip and connect women who are, or want to become resilient, inclusive, ambitious, brave, confident, responsible, authentic and thriving leaders.
Learn Africa Fully-funded Graduate Scholarships for African Women to Study in Spain
This program, promoted by the Women for Africa Foundation, aims to promote the transfer of knowledge, exchange and training of African women undergraduate and graduate students through scholarships in Spanish universities that collaborate in this initiative.
Henley Business School Women in Leadership MBA Scholarship
The Henley Business School of the University of Reading is delighted to announce the Women in Leadership MBA Scholarship, a prestigious MBA Scholarship competition.
African Leadership Centre (ALC) Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women
The Fellowships bring together African women in the early stages of their careers to undertake a carefully designed training programme in conflict, security and development.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
LSE Pauline Graham Undergraduate Scholarship for African Women
The Pauline Graham scholarship is available for women from Africa who desire to undertake undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
BHW Group Women in STEM Academic Scholarship for Study in USA
Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2018 school year are eligible to apply for the Women in STEM academic scholarship.
Oprah Winfrey’s African Women’s Public Service Fellowship at NYU
African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, sponsored by Oprah Winfrey, seeks to prepare African women with experience working on issues facing Africa for public service careers in their home countries.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
University of Michigan Centre for the Education of Women (CEW) Scholarships for Women
The CEW Scholarship Program, which today serves women and nontraditional students, was established in 1970 to honor the academic performance and potential of women whose education has been interrupted and to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the admission of women to the University of Michigan.
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academic Scholarship for Girls
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is seeking to admit young African female students for the special learning school.
Mwangi MBA Scholarship for Kenyan Female Students
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Mwangi MBA Scholarship Competition in conjunction with the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) Scholarships
The British Federation of Women Graduates scholarships are for women who will be in their third year of doctoral studies or part time equivalent at the time when the awards are given out n October/November of each year.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarships Program at Wellesley College, USA
As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries.
Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Programme – formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Programme – Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the field of computer science by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field of computing and technology for Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees.
Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
Queensland University of Technology Research Scholarship for International Women
QUT awards a limited number of scholarships every year to students who provide clear evidence of exceptional research potential and who are undertaking, or applying to undertake, a higher degree by research. QUT research scholarships provide funding to women researchers.
United Nation’s Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp for Young African Girls
Join other girls from around the world for a unique educational opportunity and rich cross-cultural experience at the 2018 WiSci Girls STEAM Camp held in Namibia from June 17 – June 29, 2018. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Mathematics.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
Trinity Washington University – MMEG Scholarships for Women
In 2016, MMEG initiated a partnership with Trinity Washington University in Washington DC to award grants for up to two women students studying at this university.
Call for Applications: Harvard University International Women’s Research in Religion Studies
Each year Harvard Divinity School selects five candidates for full-time Research Associate and Visiting Faculty positions in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program. Proposals for book-length research projects using both religion and gender as central categories of analysis are welcomed.
VLIR- UOS Masters & Training Scholarships in Belgium for African and Developing Countries
VLIR-UOS offers 180 Masters & 70 training Scholarships in Belgium for students from Developing countries – 50% of scholarships will be offered to African students and almost 50% for Women. The eligible training or master programmes are taught in English.
The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.
McKinsey invites female students and experienced professionals based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to join us for our 5th Next Generation Women Leaders event.
Visiola Foundation STEM Scholarships for African Girls
The Visiola Foundation offers scholarships to high potential African girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue STEM degrees at three partner institutions in Africa.
105 Fully-funded UNODA Women Scholarship for Peace
The Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South is an initiative coordinated by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna in partnership with 26 organisations whose work contribute to disarmament, non-proliferation and development-related technologies.
NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Women
Each year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia -NWAG- offers undergraduate Scholarships for 37 Nigerian female students (one per state of origin) in Nigerian universities on any course of study, in the amount of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000).
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
The Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in Developing Nations
Launched by The Elsevier Foundation, TWAS and OWSD, the Awards reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early stages of their scientific careers. The award has an important impact on local research cultures. Previous winners say the awards have had a powerful effect, enhancing the visibility of their past work and creating new opportunities for the future.
UCL Denmark Fully-funded Nursing Scholarships for International Students
University College Lillebælt is awarding Nursing scholarships (tuition waiver and stipends) to international students wishing to undertake Nursing short courses at the University.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
US Government TechWomen Program for Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Fields
From the moment the Emerging Leaders arrive, they are immersed in the innovative, constantly evolving culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Emerging Leaders work closely with their Professional Mentors to design meaningful projects while exploring the San Francisco Bay Area with their Cultural Mentor and fellow program participants.
JAUW International Fellowships Programme for Women
The Japanese Association of University Women currently announced its International Fellowships Programme for women who are carrying out or would like to carry out independent research or advanced study at postgraduate level in Japan.
AAUW International Fellowship for Women, Masters & Doctoral program in USA
AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for African Women
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation STEM scholarships aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation.
Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship for Women from Developing countries
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.
Women in Aviation Scholarships for International Students
WIA offers scholarship awards annually to women (and often men) members of WIA (students, teachers and professionals) who want to further their studies in Aviation. The WIA scholarships also help teachers fulfill their dreams, by providing them with the resources they need to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills.
Switzerland- Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women Developing Countries
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD- Switzerland- MBA (Masters in Business Administration) participants who desired to encourage women to take the MBA courses. Preference are given to women from developing countries.
Kofi Annan €38,000 MBA Fellowship for Developing Countries to Study at ESMT Berlin, Germany
The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation offers a number of numerous grant opportunities for emerging leaders from developing countries for a one-year full-time MBA education at European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, Germany.
OWSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and LDC
Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women is offered for women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South for research in Natural sciences related fields.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering – Up to $10,000
The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering at any University or College offering Accredited Degrees.
Various IMD MBA Scholarships for Women (and Men) in Africa and Other Developing Nations
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) business school Switzerland offers a number of Merit and Need-based MBA Scholarships for students from Africa and developing countries.
Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
The Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded Fellowship is offered for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing country whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.
PEO International Peace Scholarship fund for Women – USA and Canada
The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program of Women helping women reach for the stars. The fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship For Women From Developing Countries in USA
The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA), USA invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries in Peace and Development Studies.
SAWISE Hope & Angus Scholarship for African Women in Science and Technology
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) invites female students from all over Africa entering their Honours level/ 4th year of study to apply for the SAWISE scholarships. Preference will be given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.
Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program
The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program was founded in 1993 at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., in order to train women’s human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to advance the status of women and girls in their own countries throughout their careers.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women’s Scholarships
The scholarship seeks bright, dynamic and motivated women who are making significant achievements in their professional and/or personal lives.
Jane M Klausman Women In Business Scholarship
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and Master’s degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.
Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarship for Women from Africa and Asia
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women scholars to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA in France. This scholarship is available for women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine.
Professor De Winter International Masters Scholarships for Women – Netherlands
The Professor De Winter Master’s Scholarships in Netherlands is offered to Women wishing to undertake related courses in Engineering and Applied Physics at the University of Twente.
Eira Davies Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship for African Women in Sciences
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship by Swansea University is a full tuition fee scholarship, and will be awarded to female students demonstrating academic excellence and evidence of financial need.
See more Scholarships for African women HERE
Global Change Leaders Programme for Women in Developing Countries. Fully-funded to Canada
The Global Change Leaders programme provides successful candidates with a full scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Successful participants are responsible for costs pertaining to acquiring a visa to enter Canada.
Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship for Women- in Partnership with Google
The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/ women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the US.
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Published Date : October 10, 2019
Categories : Economics, Engineering, Medicine Scholarship, Newsletter, October, Scholarship for Nigerians, Undergraduate Scholarships
The NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Scheme is now open for application for undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities.
Application Deadline: 23rd October, 2019.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Undergraduates in universities in Nigeria
To be taken at: Nigerian Universities
Accepted Subject Areas: The NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship is open to FULL TIME undergraduates studying any of the under listed courses in Universities within Nigeria.
About NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship:Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and its co-venture partners hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2019 NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians. It provides yearly grant to the successful applicants from their second year to the completion of their degree programme.
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility: Applicant must:
*Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Number of Scholarships: Several
Scholarship Worth: Grant for the remainder of student’s Program
Duration of Scholarship: Scholarships are renewable through graduation. Recipients are expected to maintain high academic / ethical standards, and other conditions outlined in the scholarship award letter.
How to Apply:
Every applicant should have a valid personal email account and phone number.
2. Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at https://scholastica.ng/schemes/SNEPCo
3. Candidates should include personal and educational details in the application.
4. Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application:
To apply, follow the steps below:
https://scholastica.ng/schemes/SNEPCo
https://scholastica.ng/
If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6
https://scholastica.ng/schemes/SNEPCo
Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Sponsors: Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo)
Published Date : October 4, 2019
Categories : Academic, Newsletter, November, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in USA, Short Courses & Training
The Empowering the Teachers (ETT) program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites young, brilliant and upcoming African academics, who recently completed their doctoral degree, to spend an intensive and inclusive semester at MIT in a bid to understudy the mode (& dynamics) of curricula development and content delivery at MIT.
Application Deadline: 1st November, 2019 8pmEDT
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA
About the Award: MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) is a teaching-focused fellowship, offered by MIT-AFRICA together with its corporate partner NNPC/Total E& P Nigeria Ltd.
The aim is to facilitate in African institutions improved teaching content development that is geared towards (1) students-centered content delivery (2) problem solving and (3) creativity. This amongst other things will result in the development new courses and the modification of existing curricula to ones that are geared towards critical thinking, open ended problem solving and hands-on design but also promote innovation and creativity. While at MIT, these African academics developed new course content for their home universities which are consistent with the objectives of developing these skills in their students.
During their semester at MIT, Fellows do the following:
The ultimate goal is to reform their current curricular using new materials, approaches and methods that exemplify the best of MIT’s practices: problem-solving, student-centered, innovation and bringing knowledge to bear on the world’s greatest challenges.
Type: Fellowship, Training
Eligibility: MIT-ETT welcomes applications from all qualified faculty who are:
Value of Fellowship: MIT-Empowering the Teachers will cover the travel, living and instructional materials expenses of the participants. The home universities of the successful applicants will commit to provide paid leaves of absence during the period of the MIT program.
The faculty selected to participate in the MIT-ETT program will spend a full semester at MIT observing classes similar to ones they themselves currently teach. They will work on new curricular materials and teaching approaches for adoption in their own classes. During their stay at MIT, they will participate regularly in at least two MIT subjects (including lectures, recitations and tutorials) that correspond to courses the faculty members teach at their home universities. They will attend twice-weekly MIT-Empowering the Teachers Seminar meetings, one which will focus on curriculum review and development led by Professor Akinwande.
Duration of Fellowship: 6 months
How to Apply: To apply, please visit the Links below
Visit Fellowship Webpage for details
Published Date : September 30, 2019
Categories : Blog Entry
Looking for technology skills you need to succeed in the market place today? After School Africa brings you the top 20 technology skills you need today and where to learn these skill for free or at affordable fees.
Over the last 100 years, the world has witnessed revolutionary transformation and turn around in the way things are done. This was largely through the technological advancement that was witnessed over time in every facet of human endeavor.
The future and the world we live in now is solely at the mercy of Technology. The truth of the matter is that Technology has played a key role in the turnaround of events in this century. This means Technology needs to be embraced more and we need to leverage on the power of Tech as a tool to advance our lives in future both at an individual and collective level.
Technology has influenced so many aspects of our lives already and it is expedient that we prepare and position ourselves for the future by learning new skills that will be relevant to the future.
The business world is one key area that has been influenced drastically by Tech. Over the past few decades, the process and ways of working changed compared to years past.
Whew, so in essence, the power of technology cannot be overemphasized. Technology really has made the world a smaller place and even more accessible.
So what is the future of jobs?
Technology is already here. With the wide spread advancement witnessed in technology and automation, there are certain jobs that will be obsolete in the near future. For example, Robots are used to build cars and even pack online orders. This means that the number of human beings needed in that area will reduce drastically and if we don’t position themselves to learning the future skills, we might become frustrated with how nobody will be needing our services. Chatbots have also been developed over time to help with credit card balance. This also means that humans might not be needed in the banking sector in near future. The list is endless.
Many jobs will really change and some will totally become obsolete. A research recently conducted by McKinsey revealed that Artificial intelligence and machine learning will be more prevalent in all works of life. All jobs will be affected by this radical and rapid change that will sweep over every job.
Over 50% of the jobs we see today will shrink- they will not necessarily disappear but they will seem irrelevant as a result of the exploits of Artificial intelligence and machine Learning. Those that will stand the test of time are those who leverage on the power of tech and re-position themselves for this change. We are caught up in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The world experienced a radical transition from rural to industrialized urban centers during the first revolution. In the second revolution we saw mass production, again the third was characterized by a digital revolution.
We are now at the core of a fourth one that has an effect on how technology is integrating into our lives as a whole. The emergence of Nanotechnology, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are key components of this fourth revolution. So far it has eased the way things are done. With the rate things are going, the future jobs will be centered upon the foundation of these key components.
This therefore means that Robotics and Artificial intelligence will displace so many jobs today. It has started already and it will not stop.
As a matter of fact, the rate at which jobs will be displaced is increasing in an exponential order as the day goes by. Different kinds of office jobs will be displaced by Technology.
Even the medical profession which is a very specialised area will not be spared by this technological revolution. Surgery operating processes and systems will be replaced by highly sophisticated automated robotics. Artificial intelligence will be used to detect cancer and other diseases will be diagnosed without needing a needing a doctor. The fact is that these technologies can detect things faster and better than the normal human eye.
Technology and Robotics will replace Cashiers, cab and truck drivers, retail sales representatives and factory workers. There is already the manufacturing of driverless cars run. Many of the jobs we have today will be automated and so many workers will run out of job. This will be the doorway for learning new skills. The only way out will be to flow with the technological advancement and learn relevant skills in that line. The educational sector will also need to revisit the content of the curriculum taught at every level because so many topics and subjects been taught will be irrelevant to this fourth revolution.
There will be so many opportunities for those who are tech-oriented with skills related to Robotics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. The good news however is that the jobs of the future will require little academic achievement and more creativity/problem solving skills. A fifteen year old today can expect to have up to 17 different jobs in five different industries.
It goes without saying that a lot of people’s perception about technology needs to change because it will be a major driver for future jobs.
Let us take a walk towards the change that occurred in the job market over the course of 20 years. Between the year 2000-2010, the top jobs include:
Technological advancement placed a demand on the people to learn new skills that are tech related. As the demand for most of the jobs listed above slashed drastically.
A lot happened in the job market between 2015-2019. The emergence of digital technologies birthed so many hi-tech jobs such as
These jobs were not in existence decades ago but became the top hi-tech jobs in our modern times. From the fore going analysis, you will agree with me that in the next 10 years, the job market will also witness a rapid transformation and only those who will take advantage of the drivers of the future (Data, codified money, Robots and Humanoids will stand the test of time
| STABLE ROLES | FUTURE JOBS | DEAD JOBS |
| Chemical Processing Plant operators | Organizational Development specialist | Financial analysts |
| Managing Directors and CEOs | Data Analysts and Scientists | Business Services and Administrators |
| General Manager Operational Manager | Artificial intelligence Machine Learning Specialist | Accounting, Book Keeping Payroll Clerks |
| University and Higher Education Teachers | People and Culture specialist | News and street Vendors Lawyers |
| Human Resource Specialists | Sales and Marketing Professionals | Business services and Administration managers |
It is no longer news again that the season of automation apocalypse is closer than we ever imagined. The advent of technology led to the creation of new jobs and the death of many human jobs. So many people are afraid thinking that automation will lead them to joblessness and this is not the case. Jobs will not totally vanish into thin air but they will be redefined. The only set of people who will suffer are those who lack the required skills for the new set of roles that will emerge as a result of automation.
Experts in the field of futuristic analysis while trying to analyze the effects Robots and Technology will have on future jobs disclosed that the set of jobs that will be affected are jobs at the routine level. Jobs like Telemarketing and Tax Preparation fall into this category. Tasks associated to the legal profession such as legal assistants, law, paralegals will be computerized in the next 20 years. Flippy Robots, and AI-kitchen assistants will replace fast food cooks. This has started happening in most parts of the world
One of the top most futurists in the world, Ford classified the jobs that will stand the test of time into three basic categories.
The first category involves jobs that require “Human Creativity”. This requires potent human intelligence such as being a scientist, artist, innovating new business models and strategies. Currently when it comes to Creativity, Humans are the best at it. Although I thought if this fact will still be valid in some 20 years’ time. Because there are currently computers that can paint original art works as though it was done by a human. The power of technology cannot be underestimated you know.
The second category of jobs that will stand the test of time are those that require people’s skill, that is, jobs that involve interacting with people such as nurses, teachers, e.t.c
The third category are human jobs that are unpredictable such as plumbers that will be needed to go to different locations to fix pipes. Others include repairers, installers, healthcare social workers, recreational therapists. etc
The role technology plays in changing the working world cannot be underestimated. I believe personally that the 2020s will be characterized by so much redeployment of skills. The theory of indispensability of human beings has been proven wrong by the rate at which machines replace humans in different job category doing tasks we never imagined could be done.
With the turnaround of events in the job market, one cannot say exactly what the future holds. The best one can do is a scientific and educated guess based on current and past trends. This will further position one to prepare for the future jobs. One thing to note is that change will keep happening no matter what. All the whole ends of the Earth will experience environmental, cultural, economic, social and technological changes. A large host of these changes can be predicted or foreseen (like climate change) while many can’t be predicted. Many changes will arise without prior warning or notice and this will lead to much more discoveries for the betterment of humanity at large.
Talking about the future of Jobs will require a level of understanding and an interplay of various factors that come to play. It is an established fact already that many of the jobs of the future will spring forth from the present day technological and scientific advances. Recent findings have revealed that most of the future jobs are not in existence yet and as a matter of fact, a lot of them have not even been imagined yet. In one of the statistics given by a group of Futurists, over three-thirds of today’s pre-kindergarten pupils will be involved in jobs that are not currently in existence now.
A large host of today’s jobs will still be in existence in the future but in a more refined form as they will be caught up by the revolutionary change that will sweep across the job market. Many of the jobs will transit into something entirely new
Below are some careers and jobs that may be the drivers of the future:
In the near future, the source of power supply will shift from electricity to solar energy. Solar energy will be the major source of power and as such there will be high demand of Solar Energy Experts
In the near future, the number of aged persons will increase exponentially. As such there will be a high demand of Registered Nurses to take care of these aged person. Registered Nurses cannot get out of job. They will be needed more.
Mobile app and software developers will be in high demand also in the near future. Without these software developers, automation, robotics, computer and mobile devices will be useless. It is the sole responsibility of these developers to come up with sophisticated commands that run the hardware. Mobile App management will be one of the best careers in the near future. You might want to consider going into this area
Data will be one of the major drivers of the future. The smooth running of every sector is dependent on the quality and quantity of data at their disposal. There is so much that can be done with data collection. It can help organizations build their email list and come up with products that their audience needs. In the near future, professional data analysts will be in high demand as firms will need their services in interpreting past and current trends and forecast future possibilities
In the near future, a large chunk of the products that will be available are purely digital products. Websites owners will need engaging contents that will draw the required amount of traffic to their site that will eventually translate to sales. Content Creators will be in hot demand
The world will experience an outbreak of cyberattacks in the near future due to the transit of the world to an era of information Technology. Almost all activities will be computer dependent as such it will be a breeding ground for hackers. The activities of the unscrupulous elements will skyrocket and they will serve as a threat to many databases. This will be a big threat to the cyber world unless there are analysts and specialist in the area of Cybersecurity to help protect the networks and IT systems of government agencies and organizations. Cybersecurity Specialists will be in high demand in the near future. This will be one of the top jobs of the future.
This is one of the best careers to get into if you want to live a life of impact in the years to come. Biomedical Engineers are needed in come up with top notch research and development geared at providing artificial organs, sophisticated medical devices, biological implants and a host of activities. It has been estimated that over 20,000 jobs will be available in this field over the next decades and beyond.
If you want to be involved in developing some of the most advanced technologies, then this is one career you should consider going into. Mechanical engineering technicians are involved in testing and designing automation equipment, robots, energy devices, 3-D printing machines. Between 2019-2030, about 300,000 jobs will be available in this area. Mechanical Engineering Specialists will be in high demand.
Just the same way Mechanical Engineering Specialists will be in high demand, Electronics Engineering Specialists will also be highly sought after. They will also be needed to evaluate, test and design technologies. These specialists will take advantage of the latest technologies to build more complex electronic circuits that will stand the test of time. They will be involved in developing better computers, handheld medical devices, communication gadgets and even self-driving cars. From 2019-2030, there will be need of over 70,000 computer hardware engineers, 100,000 electronic engineers and over 200, 000 electronic engineering technicians.
Codified money(cryptocurrency) is one of the major drivers of the future. In the years to come the cryptocurrency called Bitcoin will gain more ground. The Blockchain Technology is responsible for distributing cryptographic ledger that has the potency of making economic transactions faster decentralized and more private. Major world giants will accept Bitcoin as an official medium of transaction and Blockchain developers will be in high demand.
As the world is going Global and digital, it will get to a point where there will be difficulty in maintaining our privacy. It will become more complex because augmented reality technologies and facial recognition will be the order of the day. It will get to a point where it will be somewhat difficult to go out without everyone automatically knowing some certain vital information about your age, marital status and personal details. Therefore specialists who can help people protect their privacy will be in high demand helping them to benefit from social media and other technologies without missing out in any available opportunity.
In the years to come, there will be robots almost everywhere (in schools, homes, public places, on the street, just everywhere). These sophisticated robots will be needed to make activities more efficient aiding in activities such as cleaning, lawn maintenance, cooking and washing. Being machines, they might not work to the degree to which they ought to. As such there will be need for Robot service technicians to repair or reprogram robots that go haywire or cease to function. Robot technicians will be a household name just like plumbers, electricians and skilled trade persons.
New innovations have been developed from manipulating matter at the molecular level. Futurists have predicted that in the near future, self-replicating nano structures will be used in the construction of nano robots that will be inserted it into the immune system of humans to boast in fighting against foreign disease. As this technology gain ascendency, there will be need for specialists in the area of Nanotechnology engineering to ensure that this innovation don’t pose a threat to the healthy wellbeing of humans. It has been estimated that there will be need for over 100,000 Nano technicians and engineers between 2019-2030.
From the fore going analysis we see that there is so much opportunities in the future. The only set of people who will benefit from this privileges and opportunities are those who are willing to study some more and learn these relevant skills that will make them qualified and highly sought after. In the coming years, only those who are Valuable will be relevant.
One of the biggest challenges that most people face in life is lack of adequate financial resources to pursue their dream course. To study some technological courses, one will have to apply for international universities abroad as most National universities are not accredited to take courses in line with Robotic engineering. This can be a limiting factor.
But the good news is that there are a lot of scholarships available nowadays for persons who are interested in studying tech related courses.
Are you passionate about studying Technology related courses but don’t have the finances? You have no cause to worry. There are many scholarship opportunities out there, I will discuss a few here and give you a link to many others
Klagenfurt University of Technology Masters Scholarships in Austria
The positive development of the regional labour market in the ICT sector has resulted in an increasing demand for skilled professionals.
The University of Klagenfurt is responding to this demand by training highly qualified specialists in the ICT sector and awarding the University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships, which aim at
In cooperation with the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Austrian Industries, scholarship holders will be supported in finding a paid internship in the first year of their Master’s degree programme. Scholarship holders shall be enabled to finance the second year of their Master’s degree programme with a paid internship, which is part of the curriculum. For more details about this scholarship click here
David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships for African Students
The David Oyedepo Foundation offers full-tuition scholarship for African Students who have a sound academic background to study at the Landmark university and Covenant University for Undergraduate courses. The scholarship is a full package one as it covers accommodation, books and other major expenses. The aim of the scholarship is to help develop leadership characters in the candidates so that they will be agents of change in the ward. Successful candidates will have the privilege of either studying in Covenat University or Landmark University in Nigeria
The courses covered by the scholarship include: civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information And Communication Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Biotechnology. Candidates can apply for any of the courses listed above as special preference is given to Technology based courses.
Candidates from the following countries can apply: Chad, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Mali, Tanzania, Togo, Sudan, Rwanda, Lesotho, Libya, Liberia, Kenya, Gambia. The scholarship is for a maximum of 5 years. For more details about this scholarship click here
Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship 2020 for Female Undergraduate Students in STEM Fields
To bring more gender diversity to the technology industry, Adobe is pleased to invite applications to the Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship. The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate female students anywhere in the world who are studying computer science.
This scholarship is intended for students studying computer science, computer engineering, or related technical fields.
Hack Reactor Coding Scholarship USA
If you are passionate about coding and wish to work in the information technology world, then this is for you. The Hack Reactor is a coding school that has raise over 10,000 experts scattered all over the world. The aim of the school is to raise software engineers who are willing to herald the technology revolution that is sweeping over the ages to come. They believe in a more sophisticated and equipped workforce technologically speaking. This scholarship is for all category of individual. For more information about this scholarship click here
Below are 20 top skills you need to consider learning to position yourself for a life of relevance and maximum satisfaction in the years to come.
This is a very important driver of the future. This is a hot tech skill that will be the core foundation of the future jobs. Researchers reveal that artificial intelligence will be used for automation and it will eliminate over 70 million jobs by 2040. The potential application of this skill ranges from programming, developments, testing, maintenance and support.
Courses on artificial intelligence
Machine learning is a combination of math, data science and software engineering. It is an extensive skill that needs to be learnt. It is a subset of Artificial intelligence and it involves computers using algorithms and data to make predictions without necessarily being programmed to do so.
This skill is a major driver of the future as its application is in advanced technologies such as robotics and self-driving cars. Research has shown that the demand for machine learning experts will increase by 70% by the end of 2020. An average AI Researcher earns nothing less than one million dollars annually while a machine learning Engineer makes nothing less than $200,000 annually.
Courses on Machine Learning
There are many resources available and courses online that you can take. Examples include:
This is another major skill of the future that needs to be learnt. In the years to come, the world will be driven by purely data and data scientists and analysts will be in high demand. Data science involves extracting trends, patterns, information and insights from data using principles of machine learning and algorithms. Data scientists will be needed in industries such as banking and finance, health care sector, government agencies and ministries e.t.c. the least a data scientists makes in a year is $250, 000
COURSES ON DATA SCIENCE
This is another top skill that will be a major driver for the future. They are solely responsible for constructing, installing, designing, maintaining and testing major systems for software, web and mobiles. The normal trend now is that all world organizations and companies are developing mobile apps. The rate at which mobile apps are developed is increasing exponentially on a daily basis. An average developer will earn nothing less than $200,000 in a year.
COURSES ON MOBILE/SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Experts in this field are needed especially in these times where the activities of hackers is on high rampage. Between 2019-2025 over 100,000 cybersecurity experts will be needed to stop these hackers from hacking the data base of organizations and stealing personal information of customers. Anyone who learns this skill will be highly sought after in the near future. An average cybersecurity expert earns nothing less than $100,000 annually.
COURSES ON CYBERSECURITY
This is one major area that enhances the betterment of nature and humanity as a whole. Recent students reveal that experts in this field are not much and in 2020 the demand for VR/AR experts will increase exponentially by 30%. Learning this skill does not require much. A basic foundational knowledge on programming and coding is required.
Courses on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
This is another major driver of the future. The world is tending towards a cashless economy and cryptocurrency is the world’s future currency. Experts in this field will be in high demand from 2020 and beyond. A recent online jobs magazine revealed that block-chain related jobs are the second world’s fastest growing jobs.
COURSES ON BLOCK CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
The world of web development is one of the fastest growing in this 21st century. The demand for web developers will increase by 70% from 2020-2040. One of the fastest ways to learn web development is by joining a coding bootcamp.
COURSES ON WEB DEVELOPMENT
This is one of the topmost IT skills that will be in high demand from 2019 as all computer workloads will be done by clouding. The demand for cloud computing experts will increase exponentially. Learning this skill does not require much, taking some of the online courses listed below will give you an edge.
COURSES ON CLOUD COMPUTING
This is another topnotch tech skill that is in hot demand. There is a radical shift taking place in the world of digital marketing. Digital marketing experts are needed every now and then to come up with new ideas, innovations, concepts and strategies to market new products and increase the visibility of companies online.
COURSES ON DIGITAL MARKETING
Learning any development language such as Python, C++, or Java will make you a valuable and desirable person in the years to come. Learning a coding language is a big jackpot for you as there is a high demand for coding language experts. Coding is a major driver of the future and anyone with this skill can never run out of job.
COURSES ON CODING LANGUAGE
Devops engineers use scripting skills such as Maven, Ruby, Ant, Bash and Python to streamline and automate systems and processes already in existence. They are also responsible for maintaining and building tools for operations, deployment and monitoring systems. This is one of the rare skills that will become more pronounced un the future, as the world is tending towards automation, there will be a high demand of Devops Engineers
COURSES ON DEVOPS
This requires and engineering and software architectural design skill to manage cumbersome processes making use of technology to handle and analyze business problems. Solution architects will be in high demand between 2019-2030. Take this average and learn requisite skills that will position you towards becoming a professional solutions architect
Courses on Solutions Architect
This uses network hardware and operating systems combined with basic fundamental coding to modify computer systems for organizations, parastatals and agencies. Requires system analysis and design skills coupled with business, mathematical and communication skills.
Courses on system Engineers
UX Designers use HTML/CSS and JavaScript Skills to come up with unique website concepts and designs. They give the finishing touches to websites. They work hand in hand with web developers to come up with outstanding concepts for websites. They are also responsible for conducting usability tests and evaluating the success of a web design.
COURSES ON UX DESIGNER
They make use of VMware skills to provide technical support for both soft and hardware issues. They are responsible for configuring and operating client-based computer operating systems, responding to security issues and monitoring systems. They maintain and secure data backups, monitor and upgrade systems. They are also responsible for installing and Testing new system hardware.
COURSES ON SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS
This uses coding and software skills to gather sales information and customer input information to test, design, redesign, implement and test complex software programs, software and application based on the needs of the user. The job duties of an application engineer include designing, developing, testing, upgrading existing software and also providing technical support to users.
COURSES ON APLLICATION ENGINEERING
This uses statistical analysis, predictive modeling, text analysis experience skills and knowledge of Hadoop-based technologies to build systems that handle cumbersome data. They are involved in designing, developing, building, testing and maintaining architectures (databases and largescale data processing units and systems). They help find ways of developing high performance algorithms for data usage.
COURSES ON DATA ENGINEERING
They make use of software development and web technology skills to develop products from the scratch. They are also involved in conducting market research to identify new prospects for the future in terms of products. They are also responsible for setting the pricing system to be used and also developing the marketing strategies to be adopted.
COURSES ON PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
This uses Java development skills and knowledge of ORM and SQL Technologies to create user info system by developing and designing low-latency applications and high-volume applications. They are also solely responsible for determining and defining the needs of the users, developing and implementing possible solutions to the problem.
COURSES ON JAVA DEVELOPMENT
Published Date : September 30, 2019
Categories : Academic, By Country, IT and Computer, Newsletter, October, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in USA
The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Programme honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many areas of study. Fellows may work at internships, and be matched with IBM mentors with common research interests.
Application Deadline: 24th October, 2019
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): Fellowships vary by country/geographic area
About the Award: The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study. This includes pioneering work in: cognitive computing and augmented intelligence; quantum computing; blockchain; data-centric systems; advanced analytics; security; radical cloud innovation; next-generation silicon (and beyond); and brain-inspired devices and infrastructure.
IBM brings together hundreds of researchers who possess deep industry expertise across domains. Collaborating with clients in the field and in its global THINKLab network, IBM addresses some of the most challenging problems and creates disruptive technologies that hold the potential to transform companies, industries and the world at large. For more than seven decades, IBM has collaborated with clients and universities to work on multi-disciplinary projects that quickly lead to prototypes, as well as long-term projects that last for years. IBM has an environment that nurtures some of the most innovative and creative thinking in the world.
Eligible Fields of Study: The academic disciplines and areas of study include: computer science and engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics), mathematical sciences (including big data analytics, operations research, and optimization), public sector and business sciences (including urban policy and analytics, social technologies, learning systems and cognitive computing), and Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME), and industry solutions (healthcare, life sciences, education, energy & environment, retail and financial services).
Focus areas include the following topics of particular interest:
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria:
Value and Duration of Fellowship:
How to Apply: Visit Fellowship Webpage (See Link below) to access the Nomination form.
Interested candidates are advised to read the eligibility requirements and FAQ before applying
Visit Fellowship Webpage for details
Published Date : September 26, 2019
Categories : Blog Entry, Scholarships in Germany
Looking for complete info on how to apply for DAAD Scholarship for Masters Degree in Germany? You just found it.
In this article we will explain all you need to know about one of the world’s largest scholarship organizations known as DAAD. So far, more than 1.9 million students have benefitted from the scholarship program.
We will start by giving you a brief overview of how DAAD started and where it currently is.
We will also walk you through the process of applying for a DAAD scholarship, researching and applying to German universities, applying for a visa, and finally, a comprehensive list of all Master’s programs supported by DAAD, with some details for each. Everything is covered in great detail and you should get the complete guide you need from this single article.
This article is mostly oriented towards those interested in the DAAD Scholarships for Masters.
In 1992, a student of Social and Political Studies at the Heidelberg University in Germany visited the United States of America. His name was Carl Joachim Friedrich. Carl in collaboration with the Institute of International Education in New York organized Scholarships for 13 German students of Social and Political Studies. As a result, a Political Studies Exchange Office was opened in Heidelberg on 1st January, 1925.
The office would be affiliated to the University’s Institute of Social and Political Studies, and named AAD. Its function was limited to providing scholarship to students of Social and Political Science in Germany. After some time the office transferred its operations headquarters to Berlin. AAD revised its charter and declared its mission to organize student and academic exchange across all fields of study. AAD will later become DAAD and its mission expanding to include international students.
DAAD is an acronym in German for Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Dienst. It is translated in English as, German Academic Exchange Service. Still headquartered in Germany, DAAD has expanded into 15 branch offices and 50 information centers worldwide. Today it is the largest funding organization for exchange of students and researchers on a global scale. More than 1.9 million scholars and student worldwide have benefited from DAAD, a good number of them coming from Africa.
DAAD comprises of German higher institutions and student bodies. Apart from awarding scholarship, DAAD also supports the internationalization of German universities, i.e. making it easier for international students like those from Africa gain admission into German Higher Institutions. It also helps advise third-world countries with the best practices for establishing universities.
One of the strongest ambitions for DAAD is to provide international students from developing countries like those in Africa with opportunity to gain research and academic experience within Germany or abroad.
Most beneficiaries of these scholarships are masters or doctoral candidates from developing countries, with very few receiving scholarship awards for degree programs in German universities located within or abroad. The reason for this funding precedence is that graduate students would have proven their academic abilities and hence more likely to benefit from the program.
So how does DAAD get the money to run these scholarship programs? Certainly it must cost millions to finance education for thousands of students worldwide. As the world’s largest funding organization for the promotion of international exchange of students and researchers, DAAD had an operating budget of 522 million euros in 2017 alone. The administrative budget for the same year was 34 million euros. 35% of the funding comes from the German Federal Foreign Office, 26% from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 10% from the Federal Ministry for Economic Corporation and Development, and 21% from the EU. The administrative budget is funded by the Federal Foreign Office. The sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany are responsible for covering the tuition costs of the foreign scholarship holders. Other sponsors include foreign governments, companies, foundations and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft.
In 2013 DAAD made public its strategy 2020 which outlines its most important goals by the year 2020. DAAD envisioned 50% of each year’s graduating class gaining substantial academic experience abroad during their studies. Furthermore, it aimed to increase the number of foreign students at German universities to 350,000 by the year 2020. In 2015 DAAD made it a lot easier for Syrian refugees to gain access into German universities by developing a four-year package of measure with funding from the BMBF.
The duration of funding is 12 to 36 months. This is how long you will be benefiting from the scholarship. If you fail to complete your program within this duration you will no longer receive the benefits of monthly stipend, allowances and insurance cover. This is to ensure that you are not going to Germany for any other reason but studies. You know some people can seize this opportunity just because they would like to visit Germany, or find a German spouse, or employment, or even just brag to their friends about their foreign adventure. It’s no problem if you have any of these as a secondary motive for going to Germany. But generally DAAD would be embarrassed to discover that the limited resources reserved to promote knowledge was instead used to fund some love affair or adventure travel.
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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQmzVCawfWc[/embedyt]DAAD has separated application portal from its database. The database is where you get all the information about the DAAD program. Application portal is where you apply for the DAAD scholarship for masters. Help provisions on the application portal will mostly point you back to the database. Therefore you must first register an account on the portal before benefiting from this program. The most important point to note is that the bio data you fill in during registration must match your documents. Particularly, Name. Secondly, you must choose the appropriate language. If you take German as your language of choice, everything about DAAD scholarship for masters will be given to you in German. If you are not proficient in German and do not have any certification as proof, go for English.
STEP ONE (Register on DAAD portal)
The application process is straight forward. Head over to DAAD application portal and register a new account. Remember to fill in the name exactly as it is on your ID, and choose the appropriate language. Use a valid email, and your password combination must include at least two special characters like * and @. Password must be between eight and 20 characters long. After filling in the form, click “next” at the top left corner of the page.
The next page will display your details and request that you create a new password. Choose a password you can remember and click “continue” at the top left corner of the page. The next page displays a message of successful registration and directs you to activate your account.
Login to your email, find the activation email from the inbox or spam folder and click on the activation link. A new tab will open and show the activation is successful. You can return to the portal and login.
STEP TWO (Find a Funding Program)
Head over to the DAAD database to search for a Funding Program. To the left of the page is a search form. Under the search fields select “graduate”, then your “country”, “subject” and “intention”. Check the box which says “DAAD funding programmes only” and click “Refine your selection”. Selecting “graduate” will pull options about the DAAD scholarship for Masters. Undergraduate and doctoral candidates should make their selections accordingly.
The page refines and displays on the right, scholarship funding options available to you. Read through the options and click on one that interests you. Read through the overview, application requirement and procedure. The overview will always have important information like, the organization that will be funding you, requirements and others. Note the full title of the sponsor(s) because that is the funding option you will choose when filling the online application form at the portal. Pay attention to the application procedure. Sometimes applications need to be sent to DAAD through email and not the online portal, or even both.
If application is currently open for the DAAD masters scholarship Funding Program you clicked on, you will see a green tab that says “Submit an Application”. If you cannot see this green tab on the page, it means you cannot apply at the moment and need to either go back and choose a different funding program or check back some other time.
If you find an option that is open for application, copy the full title of the funding organization. It is in bold-blue from the search page. Or you can view on the next page after clicking on it.
Now it is time to find a course of study. Refer to the list of supported DAAD masters Scholarship programs at the end of this article. Not all programs are supported by DAAD so you have to find out if your course is eligible for scholarship.
The next thing is to find a university that offers that course in Germany. Use Google search to find a suitable university for your course. Take note of the language of study for that university, and other things that will be covered as we proceed. Read carefully the criteria for selecting a university.
STEP
THREE (Find a suitable German university)
It is time now to look for a university of your choice. You should find out if they are currently accepting application. You need to know their requirement and any admission criteria to determine if you qualify to study there. Different universities can offer the same course, but have different requirement or criteria. So if you do not meet the requirement or criteria for one university, try another one. You may be lucky to one that’s just perfect for what you have.
How and where to apply depends on certain conditions. Before applying for any Master’s program in Germany, you must take note of the following:
1. Admission restrictions for your field of study. For some Masters courses in Germany, there are more applicants than study places. As a result, people applying for these courses are made to go through an Admission Procedure usually in the form of aptitude tests, letter of motivation, selection interviews etc., before being granted admission. This does not apply to every single course. It is meant for highly competitive courses like medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dentistry, sport sciences, etc. There are two types of Admission Restriction: Local and Nationwide restrictions.
2. If there is any restrictions for your subject, determine if it only applies locally (in specific Universities) or Nationwide (for all universities). Information about restrictions can be found on the university’s website and other databases like the brochure provided by DAAD. If restrictions are placed only for a specific institution, then you can simply change your choice of University. If restriction applies nationwide, then it’s up to your confidence to go through the weeding process. Having determined these possible barriers, you can then proceed with the application to the university.
3. To apply for a master’s degree, you must have an undergraduate degree qualification equivalent to a German undergraduate degree in a relevant field, and the university you graduated from must be a recognized one in Germany. To see if your university is recognized or if your qualification is equivalent to the ones in Germany, visit the anabin website. The page is in German, so you will have to use Google translate.
4. Most master’s courses are offered in German. There are English universities too. But if you apply to a university that teaches in German, it becomes mandatory to be proficient in German before you are admitted. Many universities provide preparatory German Language courses, mostly within six months. You will need to contact the University for Information on requirements and criteria.
5. Most universities require officially certified copies of your proofs of language proficiency to be sent by post whether directly to them or to “uni-assist”. For English, non-certified copies of TestDaF and IELTS are enough as they can be verified online. Educational certificates, certified copies and official translation, and other certificates may be required by the host university. All information regarding documents is available on the uni-assist website. So how do you apply to a German university you like?
STEP FOUR (Applying to a university)
THE THREE METHODS OF APPLICATION
There are three ways a foreign student can apply to any German university.
The first method is available to only EU member countries and applicants who studied at a German university within Germany or abroad.
Take the second option if you are neither from an EU country, nor have you a degree from a German institution, and your UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE IS NOT A MEMBER OF UNI-ASSIST.
The third option is the most popular. There are 180 German universities in the uni-assist network. One of those should suit you no matter the course you want to study or the city you want to study in. but sometimes your country or entrance qualification will require that you apply directly to the university. This is a very rare case.
To know if your institution of choice is a member of uni-assit visits this link. Upon confirmation you can start your application at the uni-assist portal.
At the uni-assist homepage, click on apply online. On the next page under ADVANTAGES click on “to the online portal”. This will open the online application portal for you. On the left side of this portal click on REGISTRATION. A form will be displayed. You are allowed to register only one account. You will be given an applicant number which you can use for any future applications.
Fill in the form with a new username, email and other information. Forename means your own name, and username is your father’s name. Forename and birth name are the same if you haven’t changed your name. At the end of the form, check the small box to accept terms and conditions, and click “REGISTER WITH US”. A success page will display and an account activation mail sent to your email.
Open your email and click on the link to activate your account. Upon activation a page opens where you can proceed with the application. Alternatively, you can login to continue with the next steps. After filling in every form, click “continue” at the bottom right of the page until you finally submit your application having uploaded the required documents. Name your documents accordingly and upload only once.
Uni-assit recommends that you send in your application early, preferably 8 weeks before deadline. This way, they will have time to notify you of any changes you need to make or any additional documents you should submit. You can always send in your application as soon as the university activates applications on the uni-assit application portal.
Note that you will be expected to pay some handling fees.
To apply directly to the university, you will need to locate the application portal for that university via search. For example, you can type in Google: “university name” + “online application”. This should take you to the application portal for that institution. Follow the on-page instructions to complete your application. Contact them for any questions or visit the FAQs page.
STEP FIVE (Forwarding an application for scholarship)
THESE ARE THE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO HAVE READY.
Note: it is allowed to apply for up to three master’s program at once. However, you must write just one motivation letter covering all three choices you made. One DAAD form has spaces for three choices.
Remember the title of the funding organization you jotted down from step two? This is where it will be useful.
Upon login you will be taken directly to the “Personal Funding” tab. Under the “Personal Funding” tab are several sub-tabs. Having read the information on this page, click on the “Application” sub-tab. This will take you to the application page. There are five tabs on this page, located towards the top left. The page you are currently looking at is under “Program selection”. This page comprises of Funding Program, country selection, and Applicant status.
“Funding Program” shows you the current scholarship funding program for your country. This had been automatically selected based on the country you selected during registration. The program name is written in a grey box. You can change to a different “Funding Program” by clicking on the two small boxes attached to the grey box. It drops a menu with several funding options. Not all DAAD masters scholarship will be available for your country. Whenever you select a funding program, the page updates to show which countries can be sponsored under that program and what status (qualification) the applicant must have.
Select the exact funding program you jotted down earlier. Select the right options in the remaining fields and then click “continue” on the left side of the screen.
On this page you will download the “Funding Application For”. You are advised to always save it on your computer first instead of opening it directly from your browse. They also say that you must use Adobe to open the form and fill it otherwise you may get an error opening it with a different reader. You are to fill this funding application form directly on Adobe Reader, then print and sign it. You will then scan this form and upload on the same page. If you logged out before coming back to upload the form, you are to login and click on “continue application” button. Note that you must click on continue button before the “choose file” option for upload will work. If you get an error uploading the form, verify that the form has been completely filled. Uploaded form is automatically checked on the portal. To upload the correct form, click on “return to previous step”. Upon successful upload, click on continue.
In the “Add Attachments” section, you can add the required attachments to your funding application. On the right side you will see all mandatory attachments for your funding programme, highlighted with a red exclamation mark. If you fail to add a single required document, the “continue” button will be greyed out. Once every document has been uploaded, click on continue. On the next page you will be able to review and edit your application before submitting. Check the agreement and acknowledgement boxes and then click “Send documents”. That’s it!
Logging off before submitting your application will lead to all uploads being lost. Get all necessary documents ready before starting application. You can only upload files in PDF format that are not encrypted. Uploaded files must not be more than 3MB and should be uploaded only once.
DAAD will contact you for any other information they need, particularly if you are successful and they want to have your admission letter or other documents. Login to your account to check any messages or keep an eye on your email.
If you have been awarded a scholarship, the next thing is to work on your visa.
Having gained acceptance by a German university, you are probably thinking about visa. That is not to say you must have been offered admission before you can start working on a visa. Visa can be obtained even by candidates yet to gain admission. Read on to know all about it.
Under German law (section 71 (2) of the Residence Act), visa-related issues will be handled by the missions of Germany – its embassies and consulates around the world. If there is one in your country, and I bet there is, unless if you live in North Korea or Iran, that is where you should go for anything visa.
International students from most countries require a visa to enter Germany. Exceptions are the EU member countries, USA, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Germans have not given any reason as to why they exempt these countries. I was reading somewhere that they had some kind of agreement with a number of European countries. The article didn’t interest me so I read only a few lines and then closed the tab. Who cares about exemptions as long as there are other means to get to Germany?
Applicants from other countries will need to obtain a student visa. It is valid for 3 months. As soon as a student has found accommodation, they are to schedule an appointment with the Residents Registration Office in the same town or city as their university, to obtain a residence permit.
Normally, you start working on your visa as soon as you are given admission. Processing visas can take months to complete, and delaying the process might cost you a semester. It is best to make the application three months before the semester begins. This is about the duration you need to wait before the visa is ready.
If you are still awaiting letter of acceptance from a university or have to complete an entrance exams, you can apply for a “prospective student visa” which is also valid for 3 months. While in Germany you can have this visa extended to six months. If you gain admission into the university within this period or enroll in a foundation course or a preparatory German language course, you will then apply for a residence permit.
There are three types of student visa:
All visas have requirements. We will list the requirements and then have a detailed look at the complicated ones.
There are certain documents you must have before applying for a student visa, depending on the visa category. You may also be asked to present additional documents after a visa interview.
HEALTH INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Students from the EU can use their statutory health insurance in Germany. The European Health Insurance Card EHIC is required in order for the insurance to be recognized by statutory health insurance providers in Germany.
For students of other nationals sometimes a private health insurance from their country is recognized although such students cannot switch to a statutory health insurance provider in Germany. In either case the student will need to have an insurance certificate before applying for a visa. They can also take out a health insurance while in Germany.
If you do not have a European or private health insurance recognized in Germany, you will have to take one when you arrive. The statutory insurance providers in Germany offer great discounts for students up to 30 years. But if you are on scholarship like the ones facilitated by DAAD, you don’t need to worry about health insurance. Students sponsored by DAAD are automatically insured (See the letter of Award). Students going to Germany for preparatory language or foundation course will also need health insurance certificate and can take one upon arrival in Germany.
PROOF OF FUNDING
Although Germany is not as expensive as other European countries, you are required to estimate the cost of your study and provide proof of financial resources. This serves as assurance that you can afford to study in Germany. As from January 2020 you will be expected to demonstrate funds of at least 10,236 EUR. There are three acceptable forms of proof. Proof of parental income, proof of reserved funds in Sperrkonto (a German blocked account), or proof of scholarship award. DAAD beneficiaries need not worry about this.
HIGHER EDUCATION ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION (for prospective student’s visa)
The possibility of studying in Germany with a foreign school-leaving certificate depends on the requirements of a higher education entrance qualification. This will be proof that you graduated from secondary school and are qualified to study in Germany. You must check that your secondary school certificate is recognized in Germany before applying.
Applicants from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland who have a school-leaving certificate eligible for higher education in their country will usually gain acceptance. If you are from another country, a couple of semester’s studies will likely suffice, depending on your country. For arts courses, applicants who demonstrate great talent can be accepted purely on that.
Recognition for your secondary school certificate or its equivalent can be verified at this website. Information is currently available in 134 countries. You will know if you qualify and what courses you qualify for. Just select your country from the dropdown menu and wait for the results to display. More detailed information can be found on “anabin”. Unfortunately, anabin is only in German. Another way to do this is to enquire from the International Office of the University you are applying to since they often are the ones who sets admission requirements and criteria.
The visa fee is 75 EUR. There will be no
refunds and payment must be through bank transfer. The money order must bear
the initials of the Embassy/Consulate in your home country and should be within
two months. Consult the website of your
home country for when the next visa interview will hold. You have to book a
visa interview via the online system (not by phone, e-mail, fax or in person).
On the day of the interview, you must appear in person and alone.
Please visit the website of a university for entry requirement and deadlines. These programs are offered at universities across Germany. The language of study depends on the university. There may also be other admission criteria for a University. Take care to find out. To be sure your degree qualifies you for a particular master’s program, contact the university directly. Clicking a link will take you directly to a university’s website. All university here offer these courses in English.
9. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Ready-Made Clothing Engineering, Ready-Made Clothing Technology, Textile Chemistry or Textile Finishing. It is a highly practical, research-oriented course. Emphasis will be on on-going research projects. Students will be drilled in mathematical, computer application, and engineering basics for textile and clothing technology.
10. M.Sc. WATVEN: it is an interdisciplinary course pulling subjects from Water Resources Management, Sanitary Engineering, Statistics and Informatics, Hydrological Modeling, Hydraulics, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Solid Waste Management, Environmental & Coastal Management, Environmental Data Analysis, Hydropower Engineering, etc. it is intended to provide students with qualifications to work in research agencies, engineering and consulting companies and other organizations.
11. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics: it is an 18-month program. students are trained in the fields of photogrammetry, remote sensing and geoinformatics to work as decision makers and senior engineers of information and land management projects, national authorities for mapping, photogrammetry, land consolidation, cadastre, forestry, agriculture, rural and urban planning or environment monitoring.
12. Master’s in Infrastructure Planning: it is meant for urban planners, architects, civil engineers and graduates of related fields who wish to gain more understanding of Infrastructure Planning. Course duration is 24 months.
13. Master of Science in Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering: this tow-year course is for graduates of Civil and Structural Engineers and related fields
14. Master of Science in Urban Management: an 18-months program for professional in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, administration, etc.
15. Master of Science in Regional or Urban Development Planning and Management: for practitioners in regional and urban development planning and administration in developing countries.
16. Master of Science in Regional Science (KIT): for postgraduates holding a university degree in a field related to spatial/planning science such as urban planning, geography, ecology, sociology, macroeconomics and other eligible specializations. Program duration is 24 months.
17. MSc. IUSD: open to graduates and young professionals from the fields of architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture and regional planning as well as to graduates with other Bachelor degrees and with relevant professional experience. The philosophy is based on transnational learning exchange between students with different regional backgrounds applied to a specific urban reality. Course duration is 24 months. A second option can be found here
18. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agriculture-related disciplines: for young, qualified professionals from government agencies, NGOs, private enterprises, and universities, presently working in agricultural/ environmental research and development or related fields.
19. Master of Science in Tropical Forestry Research: for graduates in forestry science or other related scientific disciplines (e.g., agriculture, biology, environment, and social sciences). Course duration is 24 months.
20. M.Sc. in Tropical and International Forestry: it is a two-year program open to graduates in forestry or other related disciplines like agriculture, biology etc.
21. M.Sc. in Economic Analysis and Quantitative Methods: open to outstanding students and professionals interested in international issues and pursuing a career in policy analysis related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural development.
22. Master of Science in International Horticulture: the target group for this course includes Young professionals in the field of horticulture, agriculture, biology, or related subjects including horticultural and agricultural economics. Course duration is 2 years.
23. M.Sc. Marine Biology: the program is Graduates with a strong interest in tropical ecology and the management of natural resources, desiring to work on applied issues, possibly in international multidisciplinary teams on a local, international or global level. The program lasts for two years.
24. M.Sc. Environmental Governance: this program focuses on the provision of methodological knowledge and skills for the context-sensitive design and management of environmental governance processes. The programme does not limit itself to a special regional context but focuses on environmental governance processes in a representative, worldwide perspective from local to international level. Its duration is two years and is open to students from a wide number of disciplines.
25. Master of Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation: a two-year program for those who want to pursue a career in conservation of natural resources.
26. M.Sc. programs for young professionals of various academic backgrounds: engineers, natural scientists and social scientists, who hold at least a bachelor’s degree. Also for Engineers, natural scientists and social scientists, hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have some working experience in the water sector, have high potential to deepen their knowledge in Integrated Water Resources Management and acquire management and leadership skills.
27. The ENREM Master program: designed for professional of different academic background. It has 24-month duration.
28. M.Sc. International Health, by tropEd: students from a variety of backgrounds are qualified for this program, particularly those related to health including: medical professionals, social scientists, health educators and health managers. An alternative choice institution can be found on this link
29. Master of Arts for students from different academic backgrounds. Another institution here
30. LL.M. (Master of Laws): duration for this program is 12 months. It is open to students who hold a previous degree in law, natural sciences, or engineering, and students of other disciplines with a keen interest in IP and Competition Law.
31. Master of Science (TropHEE): for Geoscientists, such as geologists, geoecologists, geophysicists, mineralogists, geographers, soil scientists and civil engineers who would like to acquire additional skills in hydrology, engineering geology and/or environmental management of tropical and subtropical regions.
32. M.Sc. in Renewable Energy courses with a 24-month duration.
And many more. Here’s a link to more DAAD Scholarships that you can apply for.
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Published Date : September 24, 2019
Categories : Blog Entry, Scholarships, Scholarships in Germany
Over the years, we have seen students who because of fear of the unknown, gave up on their dreams of studying abroad in Germany. Reasons being that they never found satisfactory answers to the following questions and many more.
Well, in this article, I will be answering every question you have ever asked about “Studying in Germany for free“.
Free tuition universities in Germany, it sounds impossible, isn’t it? Well in 2014, 16 German states abolished tuition fees for undergraduate students at all German public universities.
Why study in Germany as an international student? Thanks to the free courses offered by these German universities for international students! Tuition fees are charged in many countries such as: In the US, Canada and Australia, between $ 10,000 and $ 50,000 per year for international students. Though there is the opportunity to study free in the United States via financial aid and need-based scholarships. These German universities do not charge tuition fees as this is a government policy.
This means that presently, domestic and international students in the German public universities can study for free. Hence, you can study in Germany for free regardless of whether you are from Africa, developing or developed country, as an international undergraduate or masters student. The students only pay a small fee to cover administrative and other fees per semester.
Don’t believe it? Here is what Gabriele Heinen-Kljajic, a German politician for the Alliance ’90 / The Greens had to say.
“We got rid of tuition fees because we do not want higher education to depend on the wealth of the parents.”
That said, Germany is currently the fourth most popular destination for international students to study abroad; behind US, UK, and Australia. Still in doubt? Continue reading you will find out that the German education system allow international students to study in Germany for free.
Watch and Compare Germany & USA in the video below
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPC5NV-pYfc[/embedyt]German universities are internationally accredited – according to the World University Ranking, 6 of the world’s top 100 universities and 18 of the top 200 universities in the world are German. If you study here, you will be studying at some of the oldest and most established universities in the world as well as the newest and most innovative. In Germany there to kinds of universities PRIVATE and PUBLIC universities.
In Germany, there are 400 public universities, where 95% of students study. These institutions are funded by the state, ie students do not pay tuition fees (except for a small administration fee at the beginning of each semester). There are also some 120 private Universities that receive no state funding and are not regulated by the state, ie they set their own tuition fees. Well, It doesn’t mean that you still can’t study in these private universities, with international scholarships like DAAD, Erasmus Mundus scholarships e.t.c students can comfortably pay their tuition fees without stress. Meanwhile, Germany now is part of the BOLOGNA PROCESS
This system is designed to be the same throughout Europe, facilitating international educational mobility and enhancing flexibility in educational objectives. The Bologna Process has 48 participating countries Higher education in Germany has recently been transformed into a three-tier system of the European Higher Education Area, established under the Bologna system. Instead of the old one-tier ‘long’ programs, Germany now offers Bachelor’s programs and postgraduate programs. Thus allowing undergraduate study in which students obtain a bachelors degree and masters or PhD degree for postgraduate students.
The German higher education system differentiates between different types of universities for different disciplines
The Master’s degrees are taught (compared to PhD which is research-oriented degrees) and usually take two years (four semesters). They are either “consecutive” or “non-consecutive”. Successive or consecutive Masters programs are based on a Bachelor’s degree – they are from a related Bachelor’s degree and usually do not charge tuition.
Non-consecutive masters degree programs focus on a more specialized area of study. These courses may be subject to a fee and are more likely to require professional or practical experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree.
Hence, if you are masters student wishing to pursue a different degree or field of discipline please do well get enough experience or certification that you have been on the field for quite some time.Now, you understand the kind of education system, that is run in Germany, perhaps is time to break it down 8 steps you must take if you truly wish to study in Germany
I must tell you this is no joke if you have read to this point, it means you are serious to get all the answers to your study abroad in Germany questions. Follow these 8 steps one by one to keep track of where you are right now and what you need to do to make your dream of studying in Germany a reality.
The search for a university and the choice of a study program that suits your interests is the first step in planning your studies in Germany.
This is unlikely to be a big problem, as there are many universities and countless degree programs – and their quality is undoubtedly world-class. No matter which direction you want to go in life, there will definitely be a syllabus that suits your desires and future plans.
However, finding a university and a degree program may take a long time if you do not really think about studying in Germany before starting your application process.
The high number of courses available could be one of the reasons why you have not made a decision yet.
I recommend that you think about the study program for at least 3 months before making a final decision. During this period, you can search all German universities that offer courses for your professional field.
If you have found these German universities, you can concentrate on a smaller list of universities that you consider ideal. You can either focus on a university or apply to several universities of your choice to increase your chances of getting admission.
Finding a university and a degree program is very important because it determines everything. In this article, I listed all the free tuition universities in Germany below as well as the private universities too.
After you have decided on a university and a degree program, you must check all prerequisites. To do this, visit the University’s website and its section Admission Requirements. If you do not understand some things, do not hesitate to contact the university directly.
The entry requirements vary depending on the university and the type of course chosen. It is therefore recommended to read the requirements section several times.
Wrong timing and missing documents are the most common issues that occur at this time. Both can lead to late admission or even rejection of applications.
To avoid this, you must prepare these documents in good time. For example, to complete a standardized language test for German, you must take a language course of at least three months. When you start learning German from scratch, it takes much longer.
The later legalization of your documents can have a similar processing time until they are issued to you. For temporary delays resulting from the nature of the procedure, you must begin preparing your documents at least 4 months before applying for your place at the university.
Your success at the university depends heavily on your German language skills, even if your program is in English. Solid knowledge of the German language ensures that you understand the learning material, understand what is taught in the lectures, and properly express your thoughts.
In Germany, most undergraduate courses are taught in the native language, while many postgraduate courses are held entirely or partially in German. Except at the university, you often have to speak German with locals.
Learning German from the ground up can be difficult, but if you start early when you come to Germany, you speak fluent German. We recommend that you start (or apply if you need to speak fluent German) at least 6 months before the course starts to gain a basic understanding of the German language.
You can also see our list of the best language schools in Germany this way, you make your choice even before you leave your country.
Even if, you are going to study in a free tuition university, you will still need some level of financial support.
Hence, the next step is to make sure that you have the financial means to live and study in Germany. Foreign students who are not EU or EEA citizens must have sufficient financial means to finance their stay in Germany during their studies.
An international student in Germany must have at least € 10,236, which is considered sufficient to cover the cost of living in the first year of study.
This amount must be transferred to a German blocked bank account
Important Tip: To increase your chances of getting a student visa to study in Germany, you must use a secure account as proof of financial resources.
A blocked account is a special kind of bank account for foreign students in Germany. It shows that you have sufficient financial resources to spend a year in Germany during your studies.
According to estimates, a foreign student in Germany will spend at least €853 euros per month from 2020 onwards. You must have €10,236 euros in your bank account before you can apply for a German student visa. Of course, that’s a lot of money for a student and it takes time to get it. I highly recommended starting saving early unless you have received a scholarship and are using it as proof of your financial resources.
Normally, six months before you apply, is early enough to begin collecting this money, and two weeks before applying for your student visa, you must have it deposited
After re-examining your application, it’s time to submit the application. Applications may be online, but some universities may only receive applications in person or by mail.
Contact your university to find out how to apply. Most German universities are part of the online application platform of the national universities, UniAssist.
In addition, some universities operate their own online admission platform on their website. Remember that the German universities are a hub for foreign students and admissions committees for foreign applications are in high demand.
Checking all applications takes time and you need to submit your application as soon as possible to use it.
You must submit your application as soon as the call for applications is open and then wait for the letter of admission.
Depending on the educational level you are aiming for in Germany, the application procedures vary slightly.
If you are student from a non-EU or EEA country, you need a German student visa.
Since public universities in Germany are operating tuition-free education as stated earlier, students do not need to bother about tuition fee payment, but they will need you to show the embassy that they have sufficient amount of money to take care of their living expenses.
If you are putting together your documents, we recommend that you personally contact the German embassy / consulate and make an appointment for a visa.
Make sure you have enough money to study in Germany. One of the easiest and best ways to convince the authorities that you have enough money to cover your education and living expenses is to open a block account.
A minimum of €8000-10,000 on a block account is usually needed by the embassy.
Alternatively, if a student has gotten a scholarship, he can present a letter from the scholarship provider stating that he has been granted a scholarship.
We recommend that you open an escrow account at Fintiba. Fintiba is a German company officially approved by the German Foreign Office.
In addition to other documents, the German embassy / consulate in your home country also requires you to have a health insurance before receiving a student visa.
Please contact the German embassy in your home country for more information on how to apply for the visa.
Now that you are officially registered as a student in Germany and have your student visa, you need to think about where you want to settle. Housing in Germany for international students is not that expensive, but it is normal for you, as a foreign student, to make an effort to find the most financially suitable housing.
We recommend that you give priority to this topic as it can cost you a lot of time you would otherwise have used to learn. In this context, you can try to find accommodation online before landing in Germany.
If at the end you do not find what suits you, you have at least a list of resources that you can turn to secure your accommodation the day you arrive in Germany. As with the steps outlined above, you must find accommodation once you have received your student visa. Everything should be ok two weeks before landing in Germany.
The final step in getting an official place of study at the University of your Choice is to register for the course you have been admitted to. In this sense, the registration process leads you from a successful candidate to a registered student in Germany.
Public higher education in Germany is free, but you still have to pay a registration fee of between 150 and 250 euros. In addition, you must pay for your semester ticket to use public transport for 6 months free of charge.
To register for your university course in Germany, you must present yourself in person at your university office and present the following documents:
After registering with the university administration, you will receive a registration card (ID card), which can then be used to apply for a residence permit and visit your courses.
An important note: you must re-register each semester after the end of the previous semester and pay the same registration fee.
A more detailed guide to studying in Germany as an international student and all you need to know can be found in the comprehensive guide to free study in Germany.
Now you know the steps to take if you want apply to study in Germany, perhaps we can delve into the tuition free universities available in Germany to enable you narrow down your choice.
If you want to apply for these free universities in Germany, that’s great! However, you have to be very smart at which universities you have to apply to maximize your chances. In order to increase your chances of free study in Germany, you need to contact universities that accept a high percentage of applicants. I mean, that’s common sense, right?
But first where can I study in English in Germany? I bet that’s the next thing on your mind now.
From the beginning, you should know: if you plan to take a bachelor’s degree or even a Master’s degree at a German public university, you will have trouble finding a course taught in English because the absolute majority of them is taught in German.
The first question I can think of is which universities offer higher education in English. Nobody wants to choose a university simply because they offer programs in English, but studying in a language you understand ie English, may determine the quality of the education you will receive.
One of the possibilities for you is to conduct an online search by consulting the websites of the universities to find out if they offer study programs in English. To alleviate this burden, we have compiled a list of universities offering the opportunity to study in English in Germany.
Admission requirements are similar to those taught in German. The main difference is that you have to demonstrate English proficiency in English-taught classes by sending a standardized test result, with TOEFL and IELTS which are the most common.
The following documents will be requested in other to be admitted into German University taught in English language
Your qualifications must meet the standards of German higher education, otherwise you may not attend a normal university course. On this occasion, the University of your Choice may require you to complete a preparatory course to acquire the skills and knowledge you need to participate in the normal course you intended to study.
Depending on your English proficiency, there are several types of recognized grades accepted at German universities, but most often TOEFL and IELTS test grades is preferred.
The minimum admissions score is 80 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS, but varies depending on the university and the type of course. At the graduate level, English has a higher standard, which means that the minimum score is higher than that of the undergraduate courses.
In any case, we recommend that you achieve the best possible result, as this plays an important role in your admission, especially in high demand universities where competition is fierce and the admission committees must have several performance elements.
The other standardized tests mentioned in the list are mainly needed in the business and commercial sectors. If you have chosen a course of this kind, you should be prepared to follow the GMAT or GRE as stated by the University of your Choice.
The Technische Universität München is a large research university based in Munich and other locations in Garching and Freising-Weihenstephan. The university is one of the highest ranking universities in the country. It is also a member of the TU9 group of renowned technology institutes in Germany.
The university has consistently produced graduates who are leaders in their respective fields. The alumni also include more than 15 Nobel Prize winners. The main campus houses engineering, business, technology, social and sports facilities, while the Garching Campus houses science departments, computer science and mathematics.
Since its founding in 1868, TUM, which occupies a leading position in technology and science, has gradually transformed Munich into a technology and industry center. Another good thing is that the tuition is free, as the title suggests!
The Munich-based Ludwig Maximilians University is known as one of Germany’s oldest universities and a public research university. The LMU is one of the most renowned universities in Germany and Europe.
It is also one of the top 100 universities in the world. More than 40 Nobel laureates are alumni, including Wilhelm Röntgen, Max Planck and Otto Hahn.
This Free University in Germany is currently one of the most populated in Germany with more than 50,000 students enrolled. The majority of English courses are taught at Master’s and Doctoral levels. With more than 18 faculties, the LMU has various fields of study, ranging from natural sciences and law to medicine and economics.
The Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, better known as the University of Heidelberg, is a notable public research university based in Heidelberg.
Founded in 1386, this institution is one of the oldest universities in the world founded during the Holy Roman Empire! It is currently one of the 50 to 60 best universities in the world and among the best national universities in Germany.
Although classes are mainly in German, several postgraduate courses are held in English. These courses are completely free for national and international students. The University is also associated with more than 50 Nobel Prize winners.
International students account for more than 20% of the student population, with students from more than 130 countries.
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, better known as KIT, is a public research university in Karlsruhe, southern Germany. Although founded in 2009, it has become one of the leading engineering and science centers in Europe and one of the largest universities in Germany.
The university is also known for its IT courses and ranks 26th worldwide. The KIT currently trains more than 25,000 students and offers courses at 11 different faculties. Various options are offered with the possibility of curriculum and cross-curricular programs. The university is also associated with five Nobel laureates and one of their alumni, Karl Benz and Heinrich Hertz.
The Humboldt University of Berlin is located in Berlin’s Mitte district. It was founded in 1810. Divided into more than nine faculties, the university offers about 150 to 200 different courses for a student population of 32,000 people.
Humboldt is considered one of the world’s leading institutions of science and enjoys a first-class reputation and reputation in the arts and humanities.
Not surprisingly, more than 50 Nobel laureates are university alumni associated with critical scientific breakthroughs, including the discoveries of Albert Einstein himself. It is also known that it was this free university in Germany that introduced the Humboldt model of higher education, which has strongly influenced other universities in Europe.
The Free University, based in Berlin is a research university founded in 1948. It is one of the most renowned universities in Germany and is a member of the Excellence Initiative of the German Universities.
The Free University is especially known for its social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. As expected, admission to the university is very competitive as there are only 4,000 places per year. Currently, more than 31,000 students are enrolled at this prestigious institution and have access to over 190 different degree programs and study programs.
It should also be noted that the Free University, as the name implies, apart from minor registration fees, small contributions, etc. does not charge tuition fees in the classical sense. In fact, very talented students have the opportunity to receive a monthly commission from the university. Basically they are paid for learning!
The RWTH is a research university in Aachen. It is one of the largest technical universities in the country and has more than 40,000 students enrolled.
The RWTH offers its students around 140 courses and courses. Although it is a technology-based university, it offers education in medicine, arts, humanities, commerce and many other fields.
In 2011, tuition fees were cut by the university, so tuition fees for most programs at this prestigious university are virtually non-existent. The university is also closely linked to the industry and is one of the most exclusive university groups in Europe.
Among the many universities in Berlin, the Technical University is another member and was founded in 1879 as a research university. It is commonly referred to as TU Berlin and is known for its prestigious engineering, computer science and economics programs.
Currently, more than 34,000 students are enrolled at this institution studying about 200 different programs and courses. TU Berlin is a member of TU9, a specialist company of technology institutes in Germany. The research in this remarkable institution is flourishing and state-of-the-art facilities such as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology have been established.
This is also underlined by the university’s close ties with industry. Another advantage of the study at the TU Berlin is that this free university in Germany with more than 24% of the students in the 2018 academic year has one of the highest proportions of international students in their population.
This is public research university, commonly known as the University of Tübingen, is located in Tübingen in southwestern Germany. The university is one of the best of its kind in the country and is a center for law, medicine, religious studies, philosophy and theology.
In addition, the university is not “campus-based” and the buildings are scattered within the city limits. Comprising a total of around seven faculties, the university offers more than 200 different courses for undergraduate and graduate students and has around 28,000 students studying on its walls.
Due to its reputation and rankings, Tübingen has regularly trained well-known alumni, from prominent scientists to senior government officials, presidents and ministers. The university is also associated with about 11 Nobel laureates in chemistry, medicine and physiology.
The Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg im Breisgau in southwestern Germany was founded in 1457 and is one of the richest in history. Despite its age, this institution remains the fifth oldest university in Germany! With a student population of nearly 20,000, the university is known not only to attract students from Germany, but also from 120 different countries in the world. Currently, 18% of students are international students.
It is one of the most prestigious universities in the country and has a long standing reputation in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences. You can learn these courses completely for free! Not only is the university associated with 21 Nobel Prize winners, it also has many respected alumni, including Max Weber and Hans Krebs.
The university also maintains close international relations with universities around the world and organizes several exchange programs for its students. The research is taken very seriously and several renowned institutes like the Max Planck Institute and the Confucius Institute are affiliated to this university.
The Georg Augusta University Göttingen is located in the northwest German city of Göttingen. This important public research university was founded in 1734 mainly as a religious education institution.
It is currently one of the largest universities in the region and has more than 31,000 enrolled students in its degree programs. With its status as a high-ranking research institution, this free university in Germany is also a member of the German university research group U15 and the group of European Universities of Coimbra.
Georg-Augusta is known for his close relationships with Nobel Prize winners among his alumni, professors and researchers. The university also houses Germany’s largest university library, which houses a collection of more than 8 million volumes.
The large campus consists of 13 major faculties, which are divided into 47 institutes as well as university and research departments. The university is currently one of the 100 best universities in the world. It manages several Erasmus programs and student exchanges with other universities in the world.
In Hamburg, the second largest German city, the University of Hamburg was founded in 1919. But do not make a mistake! This university has quickly become one of the most prestigious institutions in the country and Europe.
It is currently one of the top 200 universities in the world and occupies the 14th place in Germany. The university has about 42,000 students and offers about 150 different programs and programs.
Research is central to the university and several institutions such as the Max Planck Institute, the Hamburg Observatory and the Confucius Institute are affiliated to the university. Admission is very competitive and the university welcomes about 7,000 students each year.
The University of Bonn is a large, high-ranking university in the northwest German city of Bonn. The university was founded in 1818 and does not have a central campus, but several university buildings across the city. It has one of the largest university libraries in the country and houses a collection of about 5 million volumes. There are currently around 35,000 students studying at this prestigious institution, which offers a variety of free basic and graduate programs. Of these 35,000, there are about 4,000 international students.
The University takes a serious perspective in promoting international relations with other universities around the world.
Thanks to its high research intensity, many contributions have been made to the world of science and technology, such as the discovery of radio waves. Max Ernst, Friedrich Nietzsche and Karl Marx are among the most well-known graduates of the university.
Founded in 1914 as a citizen’s university, the Goethe University is an institution based in Frankfurt am Main.
The university was named in honor of the eminent German philosopher and writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and today is a university, where more than 40,000 students are trained.
Goethe has 16 major faculties, ranging from law and economics to theology and education. In addition, this free university in Germany is linked to several research institutes such as the Max Planck Institute.
In terms of campus structure, the main campus is divided into four subcampuses, including Campus Westend, Bockenheim, Riedberg and Niederrad. Renowned for its academic work and research, the university regularly educates first-rate graduates and graduates, including 18 Nobel Prize winners such as Max Born and Max von Laue.
The University of Stuttgart in southwestern Germany is a public university founded in 1829. As part of the TU9 university group, which deals with the technology of the country, it is one of the oldest university of applied sciences in Germany.
The study programs of the university in the areas of construction, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering are rated particularly well. In addition to its prestigious university, the university seeks to maintain a high standard of research and has contributed to several advances and improvements in the areas of automotive engineering, industrial manufacturing, and activity-based costing. and aerospace engineering.
It is no surprise that Gottlieb Daimler, the inventor of the automobile, studied at this facility! The university currently offers some 27,000 students an education and offers its students about 150 different study and study programs. It is one of the best engineering universities in the world and one of the best engineering institutions in Germany.
This renowned research institute, based in Darmstadt, is also known as Darmstadt University of Technology.
The Free University in Germany, founded in 1877, was personally recommended by Albert Einstein for his engineering skills! As a member of the renowned TU9 network in Germany, the TU Darmstadt has become one of the most important universities in Germany and Europe.
It is also considered the driving force for teaching information technology and information technology. In fact, this university surpasses even other prestigious institutions such as Oxbridge and ETH Zurich! More than 21,000 students are being trained at the TU Darmstadt in more than 100 different study programs.
Student life is very active and the university promotes the participation and involvement of all of its students in extracurricular activities to improve their environment.
The Technical University of Dresden, better known as TU Dresden, is a public research university in the German city of Dresden. With a student population of 37,000 or more, it is one of the largest universities in the region.
As the name implies, the university occupies an important place in engineering and technology studies. The TU Dresden is a member of the TU9 collective Deutscher Technischer Institute. Currently, about 35,000 students are enrolled.
They offer access to around 120 different courses and degrees from 14 leading faculties. One of the University’s strengths in research is biotechnology, microelectronics and traffic sciences. The TU Dresden has always been one of the best universities in the world, usually among the 100 to 200 best universities, and is one of the top 10 universities in Germany.
There you have it, final advice is to apply to as many universities to increase your chances, but don’t apply to too many because you will not be careful with your application. Around 10-15 is sufficient for undergraduate, and around 5-10 is sufficient for Masters and PhD, to increase your chances. These German universities are indeed tuition-free, but they do not provide accommodation or living expenses. You can either support yourself with your own money or you can support yourself with scholarships.
Published Date : September 16, 2019
Categories : List of Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, November
If you intend to apply for scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic session, consider these prestigious opportunities with approaching deadlines in November 2019. The scholarships listed here are normally 100% funded. Check out other November scholarships if you want to see partial tuition waivers available from your preferred schools.
UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme
Application Deadline: 29th November
The Government of Japan offers 10 fellowships, to be awarded to deserving candidates from developing countries, special attention will be given to those who may wish pursue their research studies in Japan, to women, candidates from LDCs, Africa and SIDS countries who are eager to undertake research on one or more of the topics listed
American University in Cairo Advancement of Science Fellowship (Masters &PhD) Programme
Application Deadline: 1st November
The Advancement of Science Fellowship Fund Program is offered at The American University in Cairo (AUC) represented by its School of Science and Engineering (SSE).
ACI Foundation International Scholarships
Application Deadline: 1st November
Undergraduate or postgraduate Fellowship for international students by ACI Foundation in the field of structural design, materials, construction, into schools in USA and Canada.
Application Deadline: 30th November
The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme awards scholarships for travel and living expenses to candidates from low-income countries to attend continuing education programmes at ETH Zurich.
Emory University Scholars Program for International Students
Application Deadline: 15th November
Emory University offers partial to full merit-based scholarships as part of the Emory University Scholar Programs to undergraduate students.
Fully-Funded 1,500 Chevening Scholarships in UK for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 5th November
In just a few weeks’ time, approximately 1,500 dynamic future leaders from all over the world, and from all professional backgrounds, will arrive in the UK to start a life-changing year studying and discovering the UK as a Chevening Scholar. This time next year, this really could be you, and the first step to being awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship is to apply.
Scholarships at Sheffield Hallam University – Undergraduate and Masters
Application Deadlines: 1st November
Transform Together scholarships are open to students from any non-EU country applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University to enrol in the next academic year. The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement following enrolment on their course.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering – Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: 15th November
The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering at any University or College offering Accredited Degrees.
Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship for Women from Developing countries
Application Deadline: 7th November
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.
Updated: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students and Artists
Application Deadline: Varies by countries, generally 30th November. However, be sure to check the application deadline of your own country.
This year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offering Masters scholarships to Art students (Artists). Every year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offered for PhD, Postdoctoral and Research for Foreign Students from Africa and other Countries to Study Abroad in Switzerland.
Study in Canada: Lester B. Pearson Scholarship Program for International Students
Application Deadline: 29th November
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
SAWISE Angus Scholarship for African Women in Science and Technology
Application Deadline: 15th November
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) invites female students entering their Honours level/ 4th year of study to apply for the SAWISE scholarships.
Application Deadline: 27th November
The EDCTP is offering Career Development Fellowships for junior and mid-career researchers to acquire and develop clinical research skills in sub-Saharan Africa.
Published Date : September 9, 2019
Categories : Scholarships, September, Undergraduate Scholarships
Sappi Bursary scheme is intended to cater for talented, high flyers and innovative young South African citizens; it is a talent-based approached where applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be invited to a selection interview. Sappi awards a number of bursaries each year based on our annual skills audit and business needs.
Application Deadline: 30th September, 2019
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be taken at (country): South Africa
Eligible Field of Study: Sappi invites students/undergraduates who are interested in studying through Sappi bursary scheme to apply for bursary programme in the following study fields:
Offered Since: Bursary/Scholarship
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility: South African citizens studying or intending to study full time at any South African accredited Universities. Sappy Bursary is for school leavers and current university students aged between 18 and 25 years. In specific fields of study, Sappi have agreements with the following educational institutions:
Selection Criteria:
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded
Duration of Scholarship: duration of candidate’s course
How to Apply: You need to submit the following documents:
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Sappi
Published Date : August 29, 2019
Categories : Scholarship for Nigerians, September, Undergraduate Scholarships
2019/2020 NNPC/Chevron JV National University Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Nigerian students.
Application Deadline: 18th September 2019 by midnight
Offered Annually? Yes
About the Award: Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of Chevron Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. Full-time second year (200level) students studying specific courses listed below, in Nigerian Universities, are invited to apply online.
Fields of Study: E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian Universities:
Application Guidelines
1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents
2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
How to Apply for Chevron Scholarship
To apply for this scholarship Click here
Important Notes:
Published Date : August 19, 2019
Categories : August, Internships, Kenya, Newsletter
Total Kenya PLC, the leading oil company with a marketing and distribution network covering the entire country is inviting qualifying young graduates to apply for the 2019 Young Graduate Trainee Program.
Application Deadline: 26th August 2019
Eligible Countries: Kenya
To Be Taken At (Country): Kenya
Field of Work: Finance, Maintenance / Inspection / Technology, Sales
About the Award: As part of our 2019 Young Graduate Trainee program, we are pleased to invite qualified young graduates to apply. The program is a Total Group initiative for Africa that seeks to develop young talent through training and capacity building. The program targets fresh
university graduates from the local universities. For the past six years, Total Kenya has successfully developed young graduates through this initiative, and we are now poised for the 2019 intake.
We offer a total of eighteen (18) months training opportunity (local experience for six (6) months and twelve (12) months international experience subject to individual’s overall performance) in our subsidiaries within Africa, in one of the three domains (commercial, finance, technical). At the end of this period, the trainees will be evaluated for permanent
employment within Total Kenya depending on opportunity.
Type: Internships/Jobs
Eligibility: We are interested in candidates who have attained a minimum Upper 2nd Class Honours’ Degree from recognized institutions within the last two (2) years in any of the following disciplines;
In addition, candidates should have the following qualities;
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Program: 18 months
How to Apply: Apply here
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Published Date : August 9, 2019
Categories : August, Undergraduate Scholarships
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at the University of Gondar awards undergraduate scholarships in the coming eight years, starting from 2018/19.
Application Deadline: 27th August 2019
Eligible Countries: Ethiopia
To Be Taken At (Country): Ethiopia
Field(s) of Study: Any applicant who wishes to pursue his/her undergraduate study on a fulltime basis and in the selected disciplines (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL LABORATORY, LAW, MEDICINE, NURSING, PHARMACY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, SOCIOLOGY, SPECIAL NEEDS AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, HEALTH OFFICER, OPTOMETRY, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE) can apply for the scholarship.
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, financial need, and disability status as well as community giveback and leadership potential using tailored checklists.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The scholarship is full and covers the costs of tuition, accommodation/boarding, stipend and additional expenses as well as provides academic, financial and social support to make awardees develop as capable and transformative leaders in their communities. The scholarship adopts the approach of experiential learning and facilitates organizational attachments, summer-camps for scholarship holders.
How to Apply:
Visit Award Webpage for Details
Published Date : August 8, 2019
Categories : Aviation Scholarships, Engineering, Internet & Tech, List of Scholarships, Mathematics, Medicine Scholarship, Newsletter, Scholarship for Women, Scholarships, Sciences
Every year, various organisations dedicate funds for scholarships to women in diverse fields. Most notable of these fields is the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field. Women in STEM field are often regarded as exceptional. Hence the following are STEM scholarships awarded annually to Women in or aspiring to be in Science, Technology,Engineering or Mathematics and related fields.
1. Women Techmakers (Formerly Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship) Scholars Programme for Women
Application Deadline: 1st December
Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Programme – formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Programme – Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the field of computer science by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field.
2. Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarships, USA
Application Deadline: 16th October
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD in the field of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, USA.
3. Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship for Women from Developing countries
Application Deadline: 18th November
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.
4. MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Women at Wellesley College – USA
Application Deadlines: 1st November/1st January
As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy.
5. Deadline Extended: The Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in Developing Nations
Application Deadline: 15th September
Launched by The Elsevier Foundation, TWAS and OWSD, the Awards reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early stages of their scientific careers. The award has an important impact on local research cultures. Previous winners say the awards have had a powerful effect, enhancing the visibility of their past work and creating new opportunities for the future.
6. SAWISE Hope & Angus Scholarship for African Women in Science and Technology
Application Deadline: 15th November
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) invites female students from all over Africa entering their Honours level/ 4th year of study to apply for the SAWISE scholarships. Preference will be given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.
7. 105 Fully-funded UNODA Women Scholarship for Peace
Application Deadline: 31st August
The Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South is an initiative coordinated by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna in partnership with 26 organisations whose work contribute to disarmament, non-proliferation and development-related technologies.
8. AAUW International Fellowship for Women, Masters & Doctoral program in USA
Application Deadline: 1st December
AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
9. Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
Application Deadline: first Monday in November each year
The Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded Fellowship is offered for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing country whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.
10. Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering – Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: 15th November
The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering at any University or College offering Accredited Degrees.
11. WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for African Women
Application Deadline: 15th October
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation STEM scholarships aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation.
12. Women in Aviation Scholarships for International Students
Application Deadline: 14th November
WAI offers scholarship awards annually to men and women members (students, teachers and professionals) who want to further their studies in Aviation. The WAI scholarships also help teachers fulfill their dreams, by providing them with the resources they need to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills.
13. Professor De Winter International Masters Scholarships for Women – Netherlands
Application Deadline: 31 March 2017
The Professor De Winter Master’s Scholarships in Netherlands is offered to Women wishing to undertake related courses in Engineering and Applied Physics at the University of Twente for the September 2017 academic session.
14. Miss.Africa Seed Funding for African Women in Tech Businesses
Application Deadline: 15th November
Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy, is announcing a Seed Fund in Africa that will a small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own initiatives that will increase their digital opportunities in IT related training, jobs and leadership roles.
15. Dennis and Lenora-Foretia Foundation STEM Prize for Young Women and Girls
Application Deadline: 31st July
This competition brings together young scholars from both secondary and tertiary schools (between the ages of 13 and 21 years old) to design projects that have the greatest potential of positively changing their communities. A total of 5,000,000 FCFA (approximately $10,000 USD) will be awarded in prizes and will be distributed.
16. Makerere University offers Undergraduate Scholarships for Female Students, Uganda
Application Deadline: 31st July
The goal of Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) is to increase the enrolment, retention and improve their academic performance of female under graduate students at Makerere University; with specific emphasis on the sciences, and giving priority to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented geographical areas within Uganda.
Published Date : August 4, 2019
Categories : Blog Entry, Favorites, List of Scholarships, Newsletter, Scholarships, Student Tips
If you are among a long list of students who have been wondering why there aren’t any scholarships for students with a degree in lower second class or Third class, keep reading.
Many of these scholarships are often sponsored by organisations or large families in conjunction with the granting universities. Those that offer them usually consider them an investment rather than a gift. It’s no wonder scholarships have very taut strings attached.
Some of the conditions for awarding these scholarships may include some or all of these:
Although finding scholarships that don’t take into account the academic merit of a student requires a lot of effort, it is possible to get scholarships with other considerations. Hence, here are 1o Masters degree scholarships offered annually to students with Lower Second Class or Third class. These scholarships are renewed every year. Therefore if the deadlines are passed, they will be updated in due time. If not, apply soon.
1. Australia Awards Scholarships for 1,000 African Students – with at least 3rd Class
Australia Awards, a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa, provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries.
2. Oregon State University International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholarship
Oregon State University, USA offers scholarships to international students in exchange for cultural services to OSU. The International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) which began at OSU in 1983, has attracted many outstanding students from countries around the globe. Typically, students will be invited to speak at elementary, middle, and high school classes, university classes, civic and youth organizations, retirement homes, or church groups. Candidates are required to have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible for $15,000 yearly scholarship.
3. University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships
University of Bradford Global Development Scholarship (formerly Countries in Crisis Scholarship) is intended to aid students in financial hardship due to crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc. Students from select countries (countries facing known world crisis) are invited to apply for these scholarships. To successfully apply for this scholarship, candidates are advised not to focus on their academic qualifications unless it is relevant to the scholarship application.
4. University of Portsmouth Masters Scholarship for Ghanaian and Nigerian Students (2.2 and above)
University of Portsmouth offers a number of scholarships to Ghanaian and Nigerian students who have applied for science related Masters courses at the University. The scholarships will be in the form of a 20% fee reduction from any tuition fee but please note, it cannot be taken in conjunction with any other fee reduction or bursary offered by the University. The scholarship is a one-off award towards a one year Masters fees and is non-renewable and only valid for study on the courses listed above.
Bonus: DeVry University International Postgraduate Scholarship. GPA 2.0 and Above
Award amounts are tiered according to student GPA and enrollment status (half time, three-quarter time or full time). The higher the cumulative grade point average (CPGA), the larger the award amount may be, reaching up to $2,500 per semester for full-time enrollment with a 3.25 GPA or higher for the scholarship. Students with a 2.5 – 3.25 GPA may earn up to $2,000 per semester.
5. Kenyan Government – University of Teesside Scholarships for Kenyan Scholars
In association with the Kenya High Commission for the UK, Teesside University offers three partial tuition fee scholarships to Kenyan Nationals, whether domiciled in Kenya or from the diaspora. Candidates should normally have an honours degree (at least 2.2) in an appropriate related discipline – petroleum engineering, geological qualifications, civil engineering qualification, mechanical engineering, geophysics, chemical engineering, petrophysics, physics, mathematics or chemistry.
6. Masters Scholarships for African Students at the University of Bedfordshire
This Scholarship scheme funded by the University of Bedfordshire is made in the form of a tuition fee discount. Students holding a four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university or HE institution with a minimum GPA of 50% or equivalent will be considered for this scholarship
7. Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students at the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol scholarship is open to students from developing countries including Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. All candidates must have achieved the equivalent of a British 2:2 in an undergraduate degree. Candidates must already hold an offer of a place on a full-time postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol.
8. UK- Roehampton University International Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
Roehampton University UK, offers a wide range of Masters scholarships for international students including partial fee discounts for eligible students. The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships are automatically awarded to applicants according to their previous academic performance. Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships involve a fee discount of 20% to postgraduate students with high academic achievement in Bachelors degree and 15% to postgraduate students with good academic achievement.
9. University of Staffordshire New Merit Scholarships Available to International Students
As part of ongoing commitment to increase the number of high quality international students on campus at Staffordshire, the university has taken the decision to offer a range of generous Scholarships to international students from select countries in the world.
10. Northumbria University Masters Research Scholarship for International Students
Northumbria University, the largest regional university in the UK, each year offers International Scholarships to incoming Masters students with at least an upper second class Honours degree (UK) or equivalent from an overseas university, or a Lower Second Class and a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
Please regularly check this website for updates.
Published Date : August 2, 2019
Categories : August, Undergraduate Scholarships
SARAO will consider applications to support undergraduate and/or honours students studying any of the following degrees below.
Application Deadline: 8th August 2019
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To Be Taken At (Country): South Africa
About the Award: The objective of SARAO’s Undergraduate and Honours Block Grant Programme is to partner with South African universities, to increase the number South African graduates available to pursue postgraduate research in areas relevant to the SKA and MeerKAT radio telescopes.
Fields of Study:
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The current level for SARAO undergraduate / honours scholarship is R140,000 per annum. (Note: the scholarship level may be adjusted to take into account changes in university fees and inflation.)
Duration of Programme: The duration of SARAO scholarship is one year for honours or fourth year students, two years for third year students, three years for second year students and four years for first year students
How to Apply: Apply Here
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Published Date : August 1, 2019
Categories : Engineering, IT and Computer, Mathematics, Scholarship for Nigerians, Sciences, Undergraduate Scholarships
MTN Foundation announced its 2019 Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students.
Application Deadline: 7th August 2019
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
About the Award: The MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme is aimed at providing academic scholarships annually to a minimum of 500 students on full-time studies in accredited tertiary institutions (Universities, College of Education and Polytechnic) across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria.
Scholarship applicants must be second year/200level student currently in a Nigerian University or College of Education or who have gained admission for HND or Direct Entry program for Polytechnic
Eligible Courses of Study: Agricultural Science, Architecture, Communication Technology, Computer & Electronics, Computer And Information Science, Computer And Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics And Electronics Technology, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, Industrial Physics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics Electronics, Physics Engineering, Physics/Computational Modeling, Pure/Applied Physics, Statistics & Computer Science and Industrial Mathematics.
Eligibility
The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that the awardee provided false information.
Value of Award:
How to Apply: Scholarship applicants will have to fill an online application form (see link below) providing details on their matriculation number, department, CGPA, course of study, home address etc.
Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the MTN Nigeria website -www.mtnonline.com
Visit Scholarship Webpage for more details
Published Date : July 31, 2019
Categories : Engineering, Newsletter, November, PhD Scholarships, Scholarship for Women
The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering at any University or College offering Accredited Degrees.
Application deadline: 15th November 2019
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Women from Any Country
To be taken at (country): Any University or College offering Accredited Degrees in any country.
Subject Areas: PhD/Doctoral degrees in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering
About the Award: Zonta International established the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in 1938 in honor of legendary pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. Today, the Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded annually to 35 talented women, pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering around the globe.
Offered Since: 1938
Type: PhD/Doctoral
Eligibility
Number of Awards: Not specified
Benefits of Fellowship:
Duration of Fellowship: One year (current fellows can reapply to renew the fellowship each year)
How to Apply: The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Sponsors: Amelia Earhart Fellowships are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta International Foundation Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund.
Important Note: Please note that post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowship.
Published Date : July 19, 2019
Categories : August, Engineering, Masters Scholarships, Scholarships in Europe
The Irish Government, in partnership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia and the National University of Ireland, Galway, have established a Frank Ferguson Fellowship award that will fund one successful Zambian candidate each year to study on a master’s level engineering programme in Ireland.
Application Deadline: 28th August 2019
Eligible Countries: Zambia
To be Taken at (Country): Ireland
About the Award: This fellowship is in recognition of the achievements, and in memory of Frank Ferguson who was an engineer and innovator who dedicated fifty years of his life to promoting development in Zambia through numerous high-quality infrastructure projects.
Frank Ferguson Fellows should be prepared with the potential to make significant contributions to the development of Zambia.
Eligible Courses: Applicants must select from the following list of courses offered by the National University of Ireland, Galway:
Type: Masters
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Frank Ferguson Fellowship, applicants must:
Applicants will be required to submit a research proposal in an area linked to a social problem in Zambia. Applicants who are shortlisted by the Engineering Institution of Zambia will be invited to present their research proposal to the Embassy of Ireland and will be subject to further screening.
Number of Awards: 1
Value and Duration of Award: The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses. Eligible masters programmes in Ireland commence in the period August to September each year and, depending on the course, scholarships will run for between 10 and 16 months.
How to Apply: Please read the Applicants Guidance Note carefully before completing as eligibility criteria may differ from country to country.
The application process consists of three stages:
All applicants who are selected to go forward to second stage will be required to sit an IELTS exam, unless they are already in possession of an IELTS certificate that is dated 2018 or later at the time of application which shows the applicant has achieved the necessary score for the course they intend to apply to. Early preparation for the IELTS exam is strongly advised, even for native English speakers.
Please include “Frank Ferguson Fellowship” in the subject line of all emails, and on the envelope of any postage sent to the Embassy.
Visit Award Webpage for Details
Published Date : July 15, 2019
Categories : Blog Entry, List of Scholarships, Scholarship for Women
Looking for international scholarships for women from Africa and developing countries? In today’s article, we bring you a comprehensive list of scholarships for women.
This category includes scholarships strictly offered to women. These scholarships are for Bachelors, Masters and PhD studies in addition to other opportunities such as Fellowships, Research and Training etc.
Be sure to share this page with your female friends and family.
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation. WAAW awards its scholarship program for African women, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance.
Application Deadline: 15th October.
Number of Scholarship: Several
Value of Scholarship: Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.
Duration of Scholarship: Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance
Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a leadership development program that provides university scholarships and leadership development and life skills training to academically gifted but financially disadvantaged African girls, with the objective of developing a pipeline of young African women leaders. The program provide undergraduate scholarships to pursue higher education in the US and other parts of Africa.
Application Deadline: 6th April
Eligible African Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Mozambique
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation scholarship program was created in an effort to help ease the financial burden of students with outstanding academic and leadership potential that are facing difficulties securing the funds needed to complete their undergraduate studies because they have an international student visa and cannot seek outside employment to finance their education.
Application Deadline: 28th April
Number of Scholarships: two (2)
Value of Scholarship: PCNAF will award two $2000 scholarships to promising female college students.
The international Helen Lansdowne Resor (HLR) Scholarship supports and promotes talented female creative advertising students from around the world in honor of the industry’s first female copywriter, Helen Lansdowne Resor. The program will run through 2020.
Application Deadline: 14th May
Number of Scholarships: 5
Value of Scholarship:
Makerere University has partnered with The MasterCard Foundation (MCF) to support 1,000 academically bright but economically disadvantaged youth from Africa to access quality university education from 2013 to 2024. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University offers scholarship opportunities for both national and international students who will be joining the University for undergraduate education.
Number of Scholarships: a total of 1,000 students through 10 year period of the scholars program.
Value of Scholarship: Full scholarship
Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the undergraduate degree
Each year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) offers undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian female students in Nigerian universities on any course of study. NWAG award up to 37 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of one hundred thousand Naira (N100,000) each.
Application Deadline: 30th May
Number of Scholarships: Thirty-Seven (37)
Value of Award: One Hundred thousand naira (N100,000)
Duration of Scholarship: The NWAG scholarship is a onetime award
Pauline Avigès Graham graduated from LSE with a BSc in Accounting in 1965. She was a scholarship recipient herself in Egypt where she was born and brought up. Having had the opportunity to study at LSE, she is now keen to be an education benefactor herself and has provided a generous endowment which enables the School to offer an annual scholarship of up to £15,000. The Pauline Graham scholarship is available for women from Africa who desire to undertake undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Application Deadline: 26th April
Number of Awardees: 1
Value of Scholarship: £15,000.
Duration of Scholarship: One-time
Comedy card game Cards Against Humanity has opens applications for their Science Ambassador Scholarship, a full ride scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering, or math. The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for their field. The program is looking for someone passionate about discovery who shares their excitement with others. To apply, submit a three–minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about.
Application Deadline: 11th December.
Number of Awardees: 1
Value of Scholarship: The winner of the Science Ambassador Scholarship will receive full tuition coverage for up to four years.
Adobe Research creates innovative technologies for software products to better serve consumers, creative professionals, developers, and enterprises. Adobe brings together the smartest, most driven people to give them the freedom to nurture their intellectual curiosity, while providing them the necessary resources and support to shape their ideas into tangible results.
To bring more gender diversity to the technology industry, Adobe invites applications to the Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship. The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate female students anywhere in the world who are studying computer science.
Application Deadline: 31st October
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship includes:
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Wellesley College USA partners with the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program to educate African women. As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries.
Application Deadline: 1st November
Number of Scholarships: Nine (The students will arrive in groups of three students each year.)
Value of Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: Four years
Each year Harvard Divinity School selects five candidates for full-time Research Associate and Visiting Faculty positions in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program. Proposals for book-length research projects using both religion and gender as central categories of analysis are welcomed. They may address women and religion in any time, place, or religious tradition, and may utilize disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches from across the fields of theology, the humanities, and the social sciences.
Application Deadline: 15th October.
Number of Awardees: five
Value of Fellowship: Salary of up to $60,000 and includes health benefits and reimbursement of some expenses.
Duration of Fellowship: The appointment is full-time, lasting ten months
The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) is a dynamic association for all those who support the idea of strengthening the role of women in science and engineering in South Africa. The Hope Scholarship is for Honors/4th year level young women, preferably in the sciences and/or related field (medical included). Preference will be given to a candidate experiencing financial difficulty or distress.
Application Deadline: 15th November
Number of Scholarships: Not Specified
Value of Scholarship: Recipients will receive R15 000.
Duration of Scholarship: One year, full-time study.
Women in Aviation International scholarships are awarded annually to women and sometimes male members (students, teachers and professionals) who want to further their studies in Aviation. Applicants must be a member of Women in Aviation International by November 1, and may apply for no more than two scholarships.
The WAI scholarships also help teachers fulfill their dreams, by providing them with the resources they need to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills. The scholarship awards are a major part of what the organization is all about.
Application Deadline: 13th November
Value of Scholarship: $1500.
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the winner’s educational institution. Funds can be used for tuition, books or fees related to obtaining the A & P from an AMT School in the U.S.
Number of Awardees: Two(2)
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, organizations, clubs, and foundations, CEW has awarded over 1,600 scholarships since 1970. CEW Scholarship Awards are invaluable they often mean the difference between completing a degree or not doing so, for many students at the University of Michigan. Due to the generosity of donors, CEW was able to expand the program in 2008 to include additional scholarships for students of all genders on the Ann Arbor campus.
Application Deadline: 1st March.
Number of Scholarship: Approximately 40 scholarships are awarded annually
Value of Scholarship: ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with some larger scholarship awards given.
The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, which shall be awarded from time to time by the Senate of Swansea University on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need and which shall contribute to tuition fees, shall be tenable for such period as determined by the Senate and shall be subject to satisfactory academic progress and to such other terms and conditions as the University shall stipulate. It is a condition of the award of the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship that the student agrees to return to her country for work or study upon completion of degree studies at Swansea University.
Application Deadline: 1st June
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Award: The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship.
How to Apply: Visit link below
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship offers annually by the Zonta International Club for women in different parts of the world. Because Zonta International believes in gender equality, the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.
Application Deadline: Varies (see link below)
Number of Scholarships: Up to 32 scholarships
Value of Scholarship:
The BHW Group offers Women in STEM academic scholarship.
Application Deadline: 15th April
Eligibility: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the school year.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program: $3000
Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Programme – formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Programme – Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the field of computer science by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field.
Application Deadline: 1st December
Number of Scholarships: Several
Duration of Program: The Women Techmakers Scholarship is a one-time scholarship.
Value of Scholarship:
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is seeking applications from students who are interested in a culinary study scholarship to the school. Scholarship winners are selected by public votes. Candidates are to upload video to the program webpage and get people to click ‘vote’ for their videos.
Application Deadline: 15th April
Number of Awardees: 18
Value of the Program: Full and partial scholarships are available
The Roth Family Foundation offers three full fellowships per year for IHE Delft Short Courses related to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, to female water professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline: 16th April.
Number of Awards: 3
Value of Award: The fellowship covers the costs of tuition fee, study related costs, insurance and a contribution towards the costs of living and travel.
To help address the severe shortage of surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) have developed a scholarship program to support women in surgical residency, help them complete their training, and encourage other women in medicine to consider surgery as a profession.
Application Deadline: 1st April
Number of Awards: The number of awards will depend on quality of applications and available funds.
Value of Award: $2,500.
Are you looking to enrich your studies with a semester abroad in Denmark? Highly qualified students, who are not from EU/EAA countries or Switzerland, can apply for a scholarship. These Nursing scholarships will cover tuition and contribute to living expenses while studying at UCL.
Application Deadlines: 1st November (for spring); February (for autumn)
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship covers the tuition fee for one semester (4 months), and additionally candidate will receive approximately 6000 DKK each month to contribute to your living expenses.
Duration of Scholarship: For the duration of programme which isone semester (4 months)
Yokohama National University, with a grant funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank under the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP), seeks prospective students for its inter-faculty Master’s Degree Program in Infrastructure Management (IMP).
Application Deadline: 9th March.
Number of Scholarships: Approximately 10 scholarships are allocated to the YNU program by the World Bank.
Value of Scholarships: Each scholarship provides a monthly allowance of JPY152,000 and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of USD500. The scholarship also covers tuition fees, the entrance examination fee and the admission fee.
Duration of Scholarship: Two years
The London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Margaret Bennett scholarship for bright students from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) applying to the Law Masters programme at LSE.
Application Deadline: 26th April.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship is expected to be to the value of £5,000.
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of programme
The Booking.com | Delft Global Scholarships give talented, motivated and broadly interested female students from Sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to study at the Delft University of Technology. Recognizing an under-representation of women in under-graduate and advanced STEM-related areas of study, booking.com aims to ensure equal access and opportunity for all in the technology sector. The TU Delft, in particular TU Delft | Global Initiative, aims to support capacity building in the Global South and to advance future leadership focusing on sustainable global development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a guiding principle for the TU Delft.
Application Deadline: 1st February
Number of Awards: five Booking.com | Delft Global Scholarships
Value of Award:
Duration of Program: 2 years
The World Bank is partnering with eight Governments in Eastern and Southern Africa in an innovative project with the aim of improving the quality of training and research in higher education, and reducing the skill gaps in key development priority areas.
The Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project supports the governments of Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia in strengthening selected African Centers of Excellence (ACEs) to deliver quality post-graduate education and build collaborative research capacity in the following priority areas: (i) Industry, (ii) Agriculture, (iii) Health, (iv) Education, and (v) Applied Statistics.
Application Deadline: 4th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The provided financial support for each of the ACE II Masters Scholarships will cover:
Duration of Programme: 24 months.
The University of Dundee, in partnership with Leymah Gbowee Foundation, offers one African female student from Liberia, Nigeria or Ghana, the opportunity to undertake a 1 year postgraduate taught degree at the University of Dundee. Preference is given to a candidate who has shown evidence of upholding the ethos of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa through sustained personal growth, involvement in community development, and a strong commitment to the advancement and education of women and youth in her home country.
Application Deadline: 17th November
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship award is up to £20,000 and covers tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses. Any additional costs relating to tuition fees will be covered by the University of Dundee.
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
MBC Al Amal is proud to announce the commencement of the Soraya Al Salti Scholarship. This scholarship, managed by Newton Education Services, offers a number of fully funded and partial scholarships for Arab women looking to pursue a master’s degree in various fields, for up to two years.
Application Deadline: 31st August
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Award: Maximum of two years
Value and Duration of Award: Full or partial tuition and/or living expenses coverage
Margaret McNamara Education grants are awarded to women from developing and middle-income countries who, upon obtainment of their degree, intend to return to or remain in their countries, or other developing countries, and work to improve the lives of women and/or children. The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.
Application Deadline: 13th September
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Approx. US$7,000
This Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) scholarship open for female students from Developing Countries to assist women pursue their education with the aim of improving the lives of these women and children. Grants will be used in schools in the USA and Canada.
Application Deadline: 15th January
Number of Scholarships: Not Specified
Scholarship benefits: Approximately $15,000 per scholarship recipient
Duration: The grant is a onetime award to last for the duration of study
In 2016, MMEG initiated a partnership with Trinity Washington University in Washington DC to award grants for up to two women students studying at Trinity Washington University, USA.
Application Deadline: 15th January
Number of Awardees: 2
Value of Scholarship: The grant is awarded to last for the duration of study
The Professor de Winter Scholarship is provided by the inheritors of Professor de Winter and his wife. Professor de Winter was one of the founders of the research and education department of the ‘Technische Hogeschool Twente’ – which later became the University of Twente. In 1969 he became the first career counselor of Technical Physics. At that time, he had already been appointed as professor of Applied Physics at the department of Electrical Engineering.
Application Deadline: 31 March
Number of Scholarships: not specified
Value of Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: two years study program
The LAWA Program helps defray the costs for women’s rights attorneys from Africa who would not otherwise be able to afford a Master of Laws degree focusing on international women’s human rights and the additional leadership training.
The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program was founded in 1993 at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., in order to train women’s human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to advance the status of women and girls in their own countries throughout their careers.
Application Deadline: 12th January
Value of Fellowship: The LAWA Fellowship provides the tuition for the Foundations of American Law and Legal Education Course (a U.S. $2,200 benefit) and for the LL.M. degree (a U.S. $46,865 benefit) at the Georgetown University Law Center, as well as professional development training.
Duration of Fellowship: The entire LAWA Fellowship Program is approximately 14 months long (from July of the first year through August of the following year), after which the LAWA Fellows return home to continue advocating for women’s rights in their own countries
The Henley Business School of the University of Reading offers the Women in Leadership MBA Scholarship, a prestigious MBA Scholarship competition.
Application Deadline: 21st May
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The winner will receive a fully-funded place worth up to £39,500 on Henley Business School’s world-renowned Executive or Flexible Executive MBA programme starting in September/October.
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, UK offers scholarships to three outstanding females for the Oxford Diploma in Strategic Management Program. The aim of these scholarships is to support female candidates of merit and to encourage an increase in women considering senior leadership roles.
Application Deadline: 22nd October
Number of Awards: 3
Value of Award: One scholarship covers 50% of the programme fee and a further two awards provide £5,000 towards the programme fee.
The Cass Global Women’s Leadership Programme through the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation, seeks to inspire, equip and connect women who are, or want to become resilient, inclusive, ambitious, brave, confident, responsible, authentic and thriving leaders. This innovative initiative includes four annual MBA Coca-Cola scholarships (one in each of Full-time, Executive, Modular Executive, and Dubai Executive MBA programmes).
Application Deadlines: Varies
Number of Awards: 4
Value of Award:
Duration of Program: 1 year
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School opens applications for the Mwangi MBA Scholarship Competition in conjunction with the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
Application Deadline: 26th February
Number of Awardees: 1
Value of Scholarship: One award of 100% tuition fees + stipend
Forté Foundation through the Imperial College Business School offers Forté Fellowships to outstanding female students joining the Full-Time MBA.
Application Deadline: 26th January
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Awards of up to £25,500 are available.
In addition to the financial support provided, Forté Fellows have access to a number of unique resources from Forté Foundation including:
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent, Matthieu Dargent, Iris Dargent, and Muriel’s parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami. The scholarship is available for women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine to study for MBA degree.
Application Deadline: August
Number of Awardees: Up to two scholarships
Value of Scholarship: € 20,000 per year
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study
HEC and Forté Foundation offer scholarship opportunities to exceptional women candidates who understand the added value of an MBA from the University. As part of the school’s partnership with the Forté Foundation, the HEC Paris MBA Program will offer exceptional women significant scholarships per graduating class. By opening educational pathways, the HEC Forté scholarships will help improve leadership opportunities for women in business.
Application Deadline: Ongoing (1 week after admission to the program).
Amount of Award: Variable, up to €7,000
Number of Awardees: A minimum of3 scholarships for the September intake, a minimum of 1 for the January intake.
L’Oréal’s deep respect for human beings of all types and nationalities, is their genuine dedication to a sustainable business environment. The group’s core values – a passion for new inventions through research, valuing talent and their potential, learning from the diversity of employees and clients, and remaining attentive and sensitive to consumers’ needs – is the reason L’Oreal has collaborated with HEC’s business school to assist business-minded students in funding.
HEC and L’Oréal accept applications from talented young African scholars to receive scholarships to undertake fulltime MBA at HEC, Paris.
Application Deadline: Within a week of admission (August and January)
Number of Awardees: 1 scholarship per intake
Value of Scholarship: €10,000
Duration of Scholarship: One (1) year
Nestlé Scholarship helps women through IMD MBA program. The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD- Switzerland- MBA (Masters in Business Administration) participants who desired to encourage women to take the MBA courses. Preference are given to women from developing countries including but not limited to African female Students.
Application Deadline: 30thSeptember
Number of Scholarships: One
Value of Scholarship: CHF 25,000 in scholarship award will be given to the female scholarship winner(s).
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of the program
Applications are invited, especially from candidates in the East African Community Partner States for entry into the postgraduate study programmes in law (LLM or PhD) offered by the Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL). The TGCL, a think tank on East African Community law, is a cooperation project of the University of Dar es Salaam and the University of Bayreuth in Germany. It is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Application Deadline: 23rd February
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Scholarships are granted only to applicants from EAC countries and will cover:
Duration of Scholarship:
Learn Africa opens applications for African women undergraduate and graduate students for scholarships at Spanish universities. This program, promoted by the Women for Africa Foundation, aims to promote the transfer of knowledge, exchange and training of African women undergraduate and graduate students through scholarships in Spanish universities that collaborate in this initiative. Thanks to these scholarships, the selected students can complement their university education in Spain, and then invest what has been learned to benefit their communities, thus contributing to the progress of African societies.
Application Deadline: 6th May
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Program: The scholarships included in this call have a variable duration depending on the modality agreed with each of the host universities and the training program offered, comprising periods ranging from six months, in the case of some research staying to four years for those aiming to Master and Doctorate.
FINCAD established the annual FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance, particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management, and give them an opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge.
Applications are welcomed from female citizens of all countries who are enrolled in a post-graduate program at a university accredited by the national or international body approved for that purpose in the country where the university is situated. You must be enrolled and attending the program on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline: 30th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: The Scholarship is an award of US$10,000 to support graduate-level studies.
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 offers Call for Scholarship Applications (For Female Applicants Only).
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.
Application Deadline: 30th April
Number of Awardees: up to six
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship award covers the following:
Duration of Scholarship: The Masters programme should be of two years duration; while the PhD programme should be of three years duration.
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Government of Japan in cooperation with the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) have established a United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies for nationals of developing countries or non-space-faring nations.
Every year this “Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST)” Fellowship Programme will accept up to two students in the Masters course (2 years duration) and up to four students in the Doctorate course (3 years duration). Successful participants will be awarded a master or doctorate degree after successful thesis defense.
Application Deadline: 28th January
Number of Awardees: Up to two students in the Masters course (2 years duration) and up to four students in the Doctorate course (3 years duration)
Value of Scholarship: The selected candidates will each receive a grant under Japanese government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarship (Research Students) of about 145,000 yen per month for the duration of their fellowship study (2 or 3 years) to cover housing, food, local transportation, and other expenses.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers International Fellowship for Women to study in USA. AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.
Application Deadline: open August 1 to December 1.
Number of Awards: Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.
Value of Awards:
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is working toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for the African continent by strengthening the production and dissemination of more gender-responsive agricultural research and innovation. AWARD is a two-year career development fellowship program to strengthen the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural sciences. The program is intended for women in the agricultural disciplines and related life sciences broadly defined.
Application Deadline: 7th October
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: AWARD Fellows benefit from a two-year fellowship focused on fostering mentoring partnerships, building science skills, and developing leadership capacity.
Duration of Program: two-year fellowship
The Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW) International Fellowship Programme offers Fellowships to Women from any part of the world to carry out research or advance study in Japan. This program is to offer core funding to financially help you come and stay in Japan when you have found that it is preferable or very important for you to stay in Japan to further pursue your ongoing study/research.
Application Deadline: 31st March
Number of Awards: Up to two fellowships will be awarded under this Program.
Value of the Program:
Duration of Award: This grant is for 4 to 6 months.
The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband Lawrence established this fellowship following her death in 1989. The first award was made at the IPRA 25th Anniversary meeting, July 1990, in Groningen, Netherlands and has been made biennially ever since.
Application Deadline: 15thJanuary (offered every 2 years)
Number of Scholarships: Two
Value of Scholarship: Every other year two women receive school expenses in the amount of $5,000 per year for two years.
Duration of Scholarship: 2 years
The AIMS NEI Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science seeks to foster increased female participation in and contribute to a more sustainable societal response to climate change. Applications are invited from outstanding female scientists currently residing anywhere in the world. Successful applicants are expected to execute in a suitable African host institution a self-initiated project with the potential to contribute significantly to the understanding of climate change and its impacts, and/or to the development and implementation of innovative, empirically grounded policies and strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and/or resilience.
Application Deadline: 27th October
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000.
Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a programme of Women helping women reach for the stars. The PEO International fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.
Application Deadline: opens 15th September; closes: 15th December
Value of Scholarship: The maximum amount awarded to a student is $12,500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs.
Zonta International established the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in 1938 in honor of legendary pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. Today, the Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded annually to 35 talented women, pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering at any University or College offering accredited degrees around the globe.
Application deadline: 15th November
Number of Awards: 35
Value of Program:
Duration of Program: One year (current fellows can reapply to renew the fellowship each year)
Graduate Women International (previously the International Federation of University Women) offers a number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training.
Application Deadline: The deadline varies by country.
Duration of Award: Fellowships are for 8 to 12 months of work. They are intended to enhance the original research or scholarship on which a postgraduate applicant is already engaged. First year doctoral students and applicants just beginning their research are not eligible.
Value of Award: Fellowships are the equivalent of 8,000 to 10,000 Swiss francs.
The Dorcas Muthoni PhD fellowship offered by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, seeks doctoral applications from talented African female students. This new scholarship is aligned with the university’s institutional commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in order to contribute to transform our world.
Application Deadline: 1st June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The fellowships include the annual tutorship fees.
Duration of Program: Three years (with the possibility of one year extension), renewed annually.
TWAS in association with OWSD offers a fellowship program to support doctorate (PhD) studies to Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries., who are interested in Maths science degrees.The award will give nominatedstudents the opportunity to study in centres of excellence in the developing world, and help educate the next generation of mathematicians thereby advancing science in the home countries of those chosen for the fellowship.
Application Deadline: 1st June
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Each fellowship will cover the following:
Duration of Award: up to four years
The Ideas Matter Doctoral Fellowship is offered by WARA in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation. The USD$4,000 grants will allow recipients to solve some of the most trenchant health and economic challenges facing Africa today.
In its first year, Ideas Matter received 63 applications from graduate students representing 10 West African countries and fields as diverse as biology, agronomy, political science, medicine, public health, chemistry and pharmacy. While only 17 of the 63 applicants were women, the three applications which rose to the top were all submitted by young women — attesting to the growing role of women in science and technology.
Application Deadline: 31st May
Number of Awardees: 3
Value of Program: USD$4,000 grants
Duration of Program: Not specified
The Mawazo PhD Scholars programme is a one-year, non-residential fellowship aimed at women pursuing PhD studies at Kenyan universities. The goal of this programme is to build a strong pipeline of future researchers who are prepared to ask insightful questions about African development, and effectively communicate their results to both government and industry leaders and the general public.
The program welcome applications from women in any academic discipline, with a preference for research projects focused on development-related topics, and using social science research methods.
Application Deadline: 2nd February
Value of Scholarship: Mawazo PhD Scholars receive the following benefits:
Duration of Scholarship: One year
Each year the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science call for application from talented young African women scientists to receive fellowship grants to pursue promising research projects. Founded in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowships aims to promote and encourage young African women in science.
Its programs reward established women scientists whose outstanding achievements have contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge and of its benefits to society and provide support to promising young women who are already making significant contributions in their scientific disciplines.
Application Deadline: 30th April
Number of Awards:
Value of Award:
The Maghreb Fellowships L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science aim at promoting the participation of young women in science. This program determines and rewards young talented female researchers in the following fields (Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Biotechnology, Ecology and Chemistry applied to life). Like those of Sciences of the matter (such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, information sciences, earth and universe sciences).
Application Deadline: 28th July
Number of Awards: 5
Value of Award: 10 000 €. Cost of traveling and accommodation for Fellows non-residents in Morocco will be provided by the L’Oréal Maroc.
The Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) fellowship is a prestigious award of up to USD 50,000 offered to women who have completed their PhDs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and are employed at an academic or scientific research institute in one of the Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs). ECWS fellows will be supported to continue their research at an international level while
Application Deadline: 31st August (Application opens 30th June).
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Program: The ECWS fellowship is for two years
Value of Program:
Duration of Program: 2 years
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad. Grant recipients are selected for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.
Application Deadline: 17th November
Number of fellowships: Several
Value of Award: Faculty for the Future grants are awarded based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, and is worth USD 50,000 for PhDs and USD 40,000 for Post-doctoral study. Grants may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation and recommendations from supervisors.
Launched in 2010 by The Elsevier Foundation, TWAS and OWSD, the Awards recognizes and brings into the spotlight talented early career women scientists living and working in developing countries. Five women scientists from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are celebrated each year for their research excellence, receiving a cash prize of USD5,000, a year’s free subscription to ScienceDirect and an all-expenses-paid trip to the annual edition of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference which takes place in the USA in February.
Application Deadline: 15th September
Number of Awardees: Five Awards. One woman is awarded for each of five regions in the developing world: Latin America and the Caribbean; East and South-East Asia and the Pacific; the Arab region; Central and South Asia; and Sub-Saharan Africa
Value of Award: Each winner receives a cash prize of USD 5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston
Duration of Award: Not stated
As a part of Johnson & Johnson‘s commitment to building a diverse WiSTEM2D Community, the organization is pleased to launch the Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2DScholars Program, an award to support women pursuing research in STEM2D. The J&J WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program will help develop female leaders and support innovation in the STEM2D disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, Design) by funding six women at critical points in their research careers through a Scholar’s Award.
Application Deadline: 31st October
Number of Awards: Six
Duration of Award: The Scholars Award is a 3-year award
Value and Duration of Award: Gross amount of $150,000, which will be paid to the University (the “Recipient”) for the benefit of the J&J Scholar and her research, with the understanding that the Recipient will administer the funds.
The Scholars Award will be paid in three (3) installments of US $50,000 per year over the 3-year award period, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the program’s Agreement.
Published Date : July 12, 2019
Categories : August, Contests/Awards, Newsletter, Research Grants, Scholarship for Women, Sciences, September
The Elsevier Foundation is calling for nominations of hardworking science-inclined women from Africa and other developing countries.
Application Deadline: 29th August 2019
Eligible Countries:
To be taken at (country): USA
About the Award: Launched by The Elsevier Foundation, TWAS and OWSD, the Awards reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early stages of their scientific careers. Awardees must have made a demonstrable impact on the research environment both at a regional and international level and have often overcome great challenges to achieve research excellence.
Nominations are invited from senior academics, including OWSD members, TWAS Fellows, ICTP visiting scientists and staff, national science academies, national research councils and heads of departments/universities both in developing and developed countries.
Type: Award, Research
Eligibility: The applicant must be a female scientist who has received her PhD within the previous ten years. The eligible subject fields for the 2020 awards include:
In addition, the applicant must have lived and worked in one of the following science and technology lagging countries above for at least 5 of the last 15 years:
Please note that an applicant, at the time of application, must NOT have an active research grant or fellowship with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) or have already submitted an application for a TWAS programme within the same given year. Only one application per year is possible across all TWAS and OWSD programmes. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. An exception is made only for the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes; she may still apply for another programme.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be judged in terms of:
Evidence of innovation will be considered favourably.
Number of Awardees: 5 Awards. One woman is awarded for each of five regions in the developing world: Latin America and the Caribbean; East and South-East Asia and the Pacific; the Arab region; Central and South Asia; and Sub-Saharan Africa (see the list of countries in Africa above)
Value of Award:
The 5 awards will be distributed as follows: one for each of the four regions of the developing world, plus an additional ¨floating” award for an outstanding candidate from any of these regions.
Duration of Award: Not stated
How to Apply: Applications are invited from women scientists from the eligible developing countries and they must be made online.
Applications must include:
Please note that the endorser cannot also be a referee.
Visit Awards Webpage for details
Published Date : July 9, 2019
Categories : Newsletter, November, Scholarship for Nigerians, Undergraduate Scholarships
Explore a world of opportunity and see how the Shell Graduate Programme can enhance your career. Through structured learning, hands-on projects, continuous feedback and supportive colleagues, the Shell Graduate Programme will give you the to grow and have impact in your chosen area.
Application Deadline: 21st July 2019.
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
About the Award: The Shell Graduate Programme is a development framework that enables new graduates to become fully independent Shell professionals in 2-5 years. At Shell, new graduates have access to an unparalleled range of roles and world-class training and development opportunities, including:
Eligible Field of Study:
Social Sciences
Law
Finance
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Geology
Geophysics
Mathematics
Marine Engineering
Accountancy
Type: Job
Eligibility: Graduate Trainees who:
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements will be automatically regretted.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Whether you join the Technical or Commercial Functions ar-ea of the Shell Graduate Programme, you will receive unparalleled formal training that will enhance your career. We’ve designed the programme to give remarkable candidates like you the business knowledge and training you’ll need to become a future leader.
Right from the start, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Onboarding Programme that systematically exposes you to all areas of the organisation. Depending on your chosen path, you’ll participate in a two- to five-year development programme. This will include two or three rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities. You’ll be given stimulating, hands-on roles, and have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our company values.
On top of a competitive starting salary and other outstanding benefits, you will have the ability to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to groundbreaking projects. All the while, you’ll be supported by a direct supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback, as well as an excellent mentorship programme.
Duration of Program: Full-time
How to Apply: Candidates will be asked to select the business area that they would like to apply for on the Shell Graduate Programme within the Application form. You will be matched into a particular role based on your skills. Whilst you will not be required to apply for a specific Shell position If you are interested in a specific role, you can express interest within your cover letter.
Published Date : July 6, 2019
Categories : Internships, Jobs in Nigeria, July, Scholarship for Nigerians
Explore a world of opportunity and see how the Shell Graduate Programme can enhance your career. Through structured learning, hands-on projects, continuous feedback and supportive colleagues, the Shell Graduate Programme will give you the to grow and have impact in your chosen area.
Application Deadline: 21st July 2019.
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
About the Award: The Shell Graduate Programme is a development framework that enables new graduates to become fully independent Shell professionals in 2-5 years. At Shell, new graduates have access to an unparalleled range of roles and world-class training and development opportunities, including:
Eligible Field of Study:
Social Sciences
Law
Finance
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Geology
Geophysics
Mathematics
Marine Engineering
Accountancy
Type: Job
Eligibility: Graduate Trainees who:
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements will be automatically regretted.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Whether you join the Technical or Commercial Functions ar-ea of the Shell Graduate Programme, you will receive unparalleled formal training that will enhance your career. We’ve designed the programme to give remarkable candidates like you the business knowledge and training you’ll need to become a future leader.
Right from the start, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Onboarding Programme that systematically exposes you to all areas of the organisation. Depending on your chosen path, you’ll participate in a two- to five-year development programme. This will include two or three rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities. You’ll be given stimulating, hands-on roles, and have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with our company values.
On top of a competitive starting salary and other outstanding benefits, you will have the ability to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to groundbreaking projects. All the while, you’ll be supported by a direct supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback, as well as an excellent mentorship programme.
Duration of Program: Full-time
How to Apply: Candidates will be asked to select the business area that they would like to apply for on the Shell Graduate Programme within the Application form. You will be matched into a particular role based on your skills. Whilst you will not be required to apply for a specific Shell position If you are interested in a specific role, you can express interest within your cover letter.
Visit Program Webpage for details
Published Date : July 5, 2019
Categories : July, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarships, Undergraduate Scholarships
Seplat Joint Venture has announced the commencement of its Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the next academic session.
Application Deadline: 15th July 2019
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria
About the Award: The scholarship award is open to deserving undergraduate students of Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. The Seplat JV scholarship Scheme is one of Seplat’s educational Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and it is designed to promote educational development and human capacity building.
Eligible Field of Study: Only students studying any of the following courses should apply:
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility:
Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded
Duration of Scholarship: From 2nd year to Final year
How to Apply:
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Award Providers: Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc
Published Date : July 1, 2019
Categories : List of Scholarships, Scholarships in Asia, Scholarships in China
Looking for undergraduate, masters and PhD scholarships in China for international students? You’ve found it.
Scholarships in China open every year between March and May. These scholarships are offered to international students by the Chinese Government as well as provincial governments. Chinese Ministries and international organizations located in China also offer numerous scholarships.
There were almost 500,000 international students enrolled in Chinese universities in 2018. China has almost met its target of hosting 500,000 foreign students by 2020. These improved numbers are likely partly thanks to the Chinese government’s boosted scholarship scheme, with nearly 59,000 foreign students receiving a scholarship in 2017. Another powerful draw for international students is the increasing number of English-taught programs, with the number available increasing by 63 percent in the last five years.
Inevitably for an economy that is growing so quickly, the cost of living in China is not quite as cheap as it used to be. But tuition fees are relatively low, around US$2,000-4,000 depending on the university and study level. And the cost of living in Shanghai, China’s most expensive city, is estimated to be roughly half that of New York.
With accommodation costing between US$200 and US$300 per month (depending on the city), and transport a handful of small change, you’ll be spared the financial turmoil of students elsewhere.
To apply for a place at a university in China, international students can use the centralized CUCAS (China’s University and College Admission System) website, or apply directly to the university. International students can also choose to apply for a Chinese Government Scholarship Program, and will find information about this on the CUCAS site.
After being offered a place at a Chinese university, you’ll need to head to your local Chinese embassy, and apply for a visa appropriate for your length of stay. Chinese visa requirements state that for a stay of six months or more, you will need a study visa (or X1 visa). For less than six months, an X2 visa will do. If you do not receive your admission package in time, you may be able to apply for a tourist visa (L-visa) and convert this to a student visa when you arrive.
When applying for a visa to study in China, you should submit the following documents:
To help you navigate the pool of opportunities out there, we have put together a comprehensive list of Chinese scholarships for international students. Be sure to bookmark this page because we will be updating it from time to time.
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This scholarship will be provided to the excellent overseas students or scholars to undertake full time study in universities and colleges of Jiangsu. It will also include those non-degree program students and exchange students in accordance with educational exchange agreements and MOUs between the Jiangsu Provincial Government and the governments of other states, institutions, universities and international organizations.
Application Deadline: 15th April
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Full fee waiver of tuition, registration, laboratory experiments, internship, and basic textbooks; Accommodation, Monthly stipend, Medical insurance and more
There are also partial scholarships for CNY30000 for one year and the awardees will receive the scholarship half by half in two semesters.
Duration of Awards:
Bachelor’s candidate: 4 academic year
Master’s candidate: 3 academic year
Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorial Candidate: 1 academic year
Anhui Government Scholarship Program for International Students is established to attract more international students to study and research in Anhui higher education institutions, improve international student education quality, strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Anhui people and people from the rest of the world and expand the international influence of Anhui’s education.
Application Deadline: Deadline to be determined by participating schools.
Value of Scholarship:
This scholarship, provided by Shanghai government for international students studying in Shanghai, is in two types: Master’s or Doctoral degrees (full scholarship) and degrees (partial scholarship)
Application Deadline: 15th April
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarships:
Full Scholarship:
Partial Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship:
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.
Application Deadline: All application materials should be handed to the relevant university or college before the end of February every year
Number of Scholarships: several
Value of Scholarship The Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students only covers tuition fees.
Duration of Scholarships:
In order to further develop the education of international students, Jiangsu University provides scholarship for international students getting registered for English-taught degree education at Jiangsu University.
Application Deadline: 10th August
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship:
Partial Scholarship
Applications are open for the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST) Scholarships for International students to study in China. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programme. All degree specialties and disciplines of JUST, delivered in Chinese, are available to overseas applicants, while only the listed programs are available to overseas applicants.
Application Deadline: 20th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Scholarship award will cover tuition, allowance and accommodation.
Duration of Program(s):
XMU itself offers scholarships to doctoral, master’s and undergraduate candidates. Moreover, XMU provides monthly living allowances for outstanding masters or doctoral candidates in accordance with the standards of Chinese Government Scholarships. The awardees’ academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
Application Deadline: 1st February to April 30
Number of Scholarships: 24 (including 8 for doctoral candidates, 11 for master’s candidates and 5 for undergraduate candidates)
Value of Scholarships:
Duration of Scholarship:
This scholarship, provided by Shanghai government for international students studying in Shanghai, is in two types: Master’s or Doctoral degrees (full scholarship) and degrees (partial scholarship).
Application Deadline: 30th April
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship covers tuition waiver and comprehensive medical insurance for bachelor’s students; it covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance for master’s students and doctoral students.
Duration of Scholarship:
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO for the next academic year seventy-five (75) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member States in Africa, Asia–Pacific, Latin America, Europe and North America and Arab region. Tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, these fellowships are intended for scholars who plan to pursue advanced studies or undertake individual research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor in China for duration of one year.
Application Deadline: 9 April
Number of Awards: 75
Value of Scholarship: The Program provides a full scholarship which covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has made scholarship offers to the AU through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable Africans to study in China.
Application Deadline: 30th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will cover the cost related to teaching and the administration of the university and the living expenses of the students from the fund of the foreign aid, supervising thesis.
Duration of Scholarship: Period of study
Every year, up to 200 Schwarzman Scholars will represent the world’s next generation of leaders — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential. Schwarzman Scholars will be selected on the basis of not only their academic aptitude and intellectual ability, but also their leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to anticipate and act on emerging trends and opportunities, exemplary character, and desire to understand other cultures, perspectives and positions. All qualified candidates will have successfully completed their undergraduate degrees prior to enrollment and must be proficient in English
Application Deadlines: 28th September
Number of Awardees: Up to 200
Value of Scholarship: Semi-finalist interview expenses will be arranged and covered by the program. Expenses for successful SchwarzmanScholars are also FULLY covered by the program. It will include Tuition and fees, Room and board, Travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, Lenovo laptop and Smartphone, Health insurance, and A modest personal stipend.
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
The Yenching Academy is a fully-funded residential program offering a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within the Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars have the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing from six research areas and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Application Deadline: 15th January
Number of Awards: About 125
Value of Award: Yenching Academy provides a generous postgraduate fellowship covering tuition fees, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between each Scholar’s base city and Beijing, accommodations, and a monthly living stipend.
Duration of Program: 12 months, with the option to extend for a second year in Beijing.
Chinese University Program is a full scholarship for designated Chinese universities and certain provincial education offices in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. It only supports graduate students.
Application Deadline: 15th April
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Awards: This scholarship only support master’s students for no more than 3 academic years or doctoral students for no more than 4 academic years.
Value of Scholarship: The Chinese University Program provides a full scholarship which covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Chinese Government Scholarship—Chinese University Program is a scholarship established by Ministry of Education (MOE) to support Chinese universities in specific provinces or autonomous regions to recruit outstanding international students for graduate studies in China. MOE authorized USTC to recruit full-time master and doctoral students under the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Application Deadline: 15th March
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The Chinese University Program provides a full scholarship which covers tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Duration of Program:
Fujian Normal University President Scholarship for Foreign Students announces scholarship to study or have already enrolled in our undergraduate and graduate students. Excellent foreign students recommended by foreign schools, institutions or postgraduate tutors who have a cooperative relationship with our school are preferred.
Application Deadline: 30th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The Scholarship provides tuition fee, accommodation allowance, living allowance.
All the scholarship students should attend the Annual Review in May every year, those who are qualify in the review can continue to enjoy the scholarship.
Duration of Scholarship: Period of Study
MOFCOM Scholarship is set up by Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China to further strengthen the communication and cooperation between China and other countries as well as to develop talents for developing countries.
Application Deadline: 30th April
Number of Scholarships: several
Value of Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: Master’s program for 2-3 years or PhD program for 3-4 years.
According to an agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 200 students/scholars from all over the world will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.
Application Deadline: 31st March
Number of Awardees: 200
Value of Scholarship: All awardees will be provided tuition and application fee waivers.
Duration of Scholarship: Up to 4 years
To attract and encourage more international students to study in Qingdao and engage in scientific research, the Qingdao Municipal Government has established the “Qingdao Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students in China” (hereinafter referred to as “the scholarship”) to provide incentives for excellent overseas students studying in universities and colleges.
Application Deadline: 15th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The scholarship is aimed mainly for newly enrolled foreign students in universities in Qingdao, including degree students and long-term advanced students (completing more than one semester). The funding standard for the scholarship for graduate students is 30,000 RMB per person, undergraduate students 20,000 RMB per person and long-term advanced students per person 10, 000 RMB.
Tianjin University offers Full and Partial Scholarships for International Students. Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health; The requirements for applicants’ degree and age are that applicants must:
Application Deadline: 15th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme:
Following the principle of “Fair, just and open”, Harbin Engineering University sets up the scholarship for international students in order to promote the development of education and to attract distinguished international students to study at HEU.
Application Deadline: 31st May
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Full Scholarship: including Tuition plus providing with living expenses.(Standard of Living expense: Master candidate: 3000yuan RMB /month; Doctoral candidate: 3500yuan RMB /month.)
Duration of Award: Duration of Programme
Bilateral Program includes a full or partial scholarship established by Chinese Ministry of Education in accordance with educational exchange agreements or consensus between Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities or international organizations.
The Bilateral Program supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars. Undergraduate scholarship recipients must register for Chinese-taught credit courses. Graduate and non-degree scholarship students can register for either the Chinese-taught program or the English-taught program if applicable.
Application Deadline: 15th April
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships.
Duration of Program:
To enhance international exchange & cooperation and encourage more excellent international students to study, Zhengzhou University hereby introduces “Zhengzhou University President Scholarship” . The scholarship aims to sponsor international postgraduate students to pursue their degree, especially the doctor degree, in Zhengzhou University. The duration of scholarship varies from 3-4 years according to duration of full time master and doctor program.
Application Deadline: 30th June
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Awards:
Registration fee, textbooks, thesis defense, medical check-up, medical insurance, medical clinics, residence permit and other expenses are afforded by students themselves.
Duration of Award: The duration of scholarship varies from 3-4 years according to duration of full time master and doctor program.
The Siemens China Scholarship at Tsinghua University is a full scholarship offered by Siemens Ltd., China to support outstanding international students to pursue Ph.D. degrees in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Academy of Arts & Design, School of Software, Department of Automation, Department of Electrical Engineering and other related departments or schools at Tsinghua University
Application Deadline: 1st March
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: 4 years
According to an agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 200 students/scholars from all over the world will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.
Application Deadline: 31st March
Number of Awardees: 200
Value of Fellowship: Fellowship awardees will receive a monthly stipend (to cover accommodation and other living expenses, local travel expenses and health insurance) of RMB 7,000 or RMB 8,000 from CAS through UCAS/USTC. All awardees will also be provided tuition and application fee waivers.
Duration of Fellowship: Up to 4 years
The Masters in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) Scholarship Application Period for student intake in August (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree Scholarship) is offered for international students.
Application Deadline: 5th December
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded. The Erasmus Mundus scholarship covers tuition fees and allows to cover all expenses that non-EU students normally face during their studies.
Duration of Scholarship: Two years. September 2019 – August 2020
See latest scholarships in China.
Published Date : June 25, 2019
Categories : Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, October, Scholarships in Asia
Ten awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education, including the following courses below.
Application Deadlines:
Eligible Countries: Developing and third world countries
To be taken at (country): University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
Fields of Study:
About the Award: The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: In order to apply for one of these scholarships, candidate must;
Number of Awards: 10
Value of Program: 100% tuition fee waiver
Duration of Program: 1 year
How to Apply: Download the Application Form (pdf)
Once the form has been filled in, please save and attach the form to your email and send it to Developing Solutions Malaysia.
Visit Program Webpage for details
Award Provider: University of Nottingham
Published Date : June 23, 2019
Categories : August, Entrepreneurship, Newsletter, Research Grants
The programme is a joint initiative by the Ireland Ministry for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Ministry of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support partnerships between Irish and African agri-food companies.
Application Deadline: 2nd August 2019 (5.00pm on Friday).
About the Award: The Objective of the AADP is to develop partnerships between the Irish Agri-Food Sector and African countries to support sustainable growth of the local food industry, build markets for local produce and support mutual trade between Ireland and Africa.
It is intended that any investment by the AADP will be catalytic support with co-funding from the private sector. The fund is designed to leverage greater expertise, experience and investment from the Irish agri-food sector and projects should demonstrate results with a long-term developmental impact that will ultimately lead to sustainable benefits through investment by the private sector.
Irish agri-food expertise is extremely wide-ranging and examples of suitable AADP projects include:
Type: Entrepreneurship/Grants
Eligibility:
Evaluation Criteria: Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria:
It is intended that any investment by the AADP will be catalytic support with co-funding from the private sector. The fund is designed to leverage greater expertise, experience and investment from the Irish agri-food sector and projects should demonstrate results with a long-term developmental impact that will ultimately lead to sustainable benefits through investment by the private sector.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Possible funding of up to €250,000 in total per company
How to Apply:
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Important Note: Only Irish Agri-Food companies can apply.
Award Providers: The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is a joint initiative between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Published Date : June 17, 2019
Categories : July, Newsletter, Undergraduate Scholarships
David Oyedepo Foundation is offering full tuition scholarship for African students to study at the Covenant University and Landmark University for undergraduate degrees.
Application Deadline: 14th July, 2019
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: The scholarships are open to citizens and residents of African Countries
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
Schools: Covenant University or Landmark University
Field of Study: Programs covered by the DOF Special Scholarship Award are: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information & Communications Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Architecture, Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Economics, Accounting, Animal Science, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agricultural And Biosystem Engineering, Electrical And Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry
About the Award: The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting the Foundation’s vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.
Offered Since: 2015
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility: The David Oyedepo Foundation Special Scholarship Award is open to Young Africans who:
Selection Criteria: Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):
Also:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance to the University stipulated time for duration of chosen course).
The scholarship does not cover;
Travel allowances
Feeding allowances
Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
Any other fees outside University generated Academic fees for a course at any level
Duration of Program: The scholarship is for 4 or 5 years (subject to the university’s stipulated time for course completion).
How to Apply: Read the application instructions and complete the online applications http://davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal/ Applicants must submit the application form and all required documents stated on the webpage.
Visit scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors: The David Oyedepo Foundation
Published Date : June 17, 2019
Categories : List of Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in USA
Looking for PhD scholarships in USA? Look no further, we have put together a comprehensive list of fellowships and scholarships in USA for PhD international students.
Before we get to the list…
Studying for PhD in USA Vs UK/Europe
The USA is majorly popular for postgraduate study for international students due to the high standard of academic study and the variety of subjects that are available. Studying a PhD in USA is not the same as in UK or Europe. For instance, students in the USA are usually in direct contact with their professor, compared with in the UK where students might find that their PhD program is headed by a professor who gives a little less flexibility to change their research and study areas.
PhD students in the USA are usually expected to undertake more teaching and marking, compared with PhD students in Europe. This can mean that undertaking a PhD in the USA will usually result in less free time outside of the university.
Applying for PhD in USA
Deadlines for applications to PhD programs in the USA tend to be between December and February, and institutions should let you know about your application by April. Institutions in the USA require international students to have a TOEFL score of around 90, but this does figure does vary between institutions.
30+ PhD Scholarships and fellowships in USA for International Students
Starting early to make your PhD application allows you more time to apply for your PhD funding. The cost of PhD in the USA can vary between $28,000 to $40,000 per year. Below we have provided a list of PhD scholarships for international students in USA. Be sure to check often because we will be updating this page from time to time.
The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Programme honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many areas of study. Fellows may work at internships, and be matched with IBM mentors with common research interests.
Application Deadline: 26th October
Value of the Program:
Duration of Program: two-year IBM PhD Fellowships are awarded worldwide.
A fellowship includes
Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing. The Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields by providing a research funding opportunity for doctoral students from groups underrepresented in computing.
Application Deadline: 30th March
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program:
Microsoft Research is on the lookout for exceptional students in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics, as well as interdisciplinary studies, to apply for the two-year PhD fellowship program. Department heads at universities in the United States and Canada should start preparing applications to nominate fellows now.
Application Deadline: 16th October
Number of Awardees: A maximum of three applicants per eligible department, per eligible university, will be accepted. A total of nine applications per university will be allowed.
Value of Fellowship: The fellowship recipient award will cover 100 percent of the tuition and fees for two academic years. A stipend is provided to help cover living expenses while in school. A conference and travel allowance is provided for recipients to attend professional conferences or seminars. The award includes the opportunity to complete one-salaried internship with leading Microsoft researchers working on cutting-edge projects related to the recipient’s field of study. Fellowships are awarded to recipients for two consecutive academic years.
Duration of Fellowship: 2 years
The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) was launched in 2004 and has so far supported more than 200 PhD students from more than 18 countries and 51 institutions. Microsoft scholarships consist of an annual bursary up to a maximum of three years for PhD supervisors and students to do collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge.
Application Deadline: open 15 September to close 12th October
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The monetary value of the award varies by country to reflect local differences in costs and overheads. Payment is made directly to the institution. The amount of the scholarship is the maximum amount Microsoft Research pays to the institution. In addition, every Scholar receives a fixed hardware allowance and conference allowance.
Duration of Program: Maximum of 3 years
The Facebook Emerging Scholar Award is open to first or second year PhD students who are members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the technology sector. The award is open to students at universities in the US and abroad who are enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.
Application Deadline: 31st October
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of the Program:
Facebook Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.
Application Deadline: 31st October
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program: Each Facebook Fellowship includes several benefits:
Duration of Scholarship: Facebook Fellowship Award to cover two years!
The Facebook AI Research (FAIR) Residency Program is a one-year research training program with Facebook’s AI Research group, designed to give you hands-on experience of machine learning research. The program will pair you with a senior researcher or engineer in FAIR, who will act as your mentor. Together, you will pick a research problem of mutual interest and then devise new deep learning techniques to solve it.
Application Deadline: 26th January
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program: Residents will be paid a competitive salary. Residents will also:
Duration of Program: a one-year research training
The Columbia Society of Fellows in the Humanities, with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the William R. Kenan Trust, will appoint a number of postdoctoral fellows in the humanities. Fellows are appointed as Postdoctoral Research Scholars (Mellon Fellows) in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities and as Lecturers in appropriate departments at Columbia University.
Application Deadline: 2nd October
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship: The Fellowship Stipend is $63,000. Medical benefits are provided, and subsidized housing is available. There is a $7,000 research allowance per annum.
Duration of Fellowship: The one-year Fellowship renews automatically for a second and a third year.
The U-M African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty members from African countries to the University of Michigan for residencies lasting up to six months. UMAPS accepts direct applications from faculty members of colleges or universities in Africa.
Application Deadline: 15thOctober
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program: Those admitted to the UMAPS Program will receive:
Duration of Scholarship: Eligible scholars may apply to visit U-M for a semester (four months) or for a half year (six months) beginning in Late August – Early February
Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a programme of Women helping women reach for the stars. The PEO International fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. The scholarship is based upon demonstrated need; however, the award is not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses.
Application Deadline: opens 15th September; closes: 15th December
Value of Scholarship:
Zonta International established the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in 1938 in honor of legendary pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. Today, the Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded annually to 35 talented women, pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering at any University or College offering accredited degrees around the globe.
Application deadline: 15th November
Number of Awards: 35
Value of Program:
Duration of Program: One year (current fellows can reapply to renew the fellowship each year)
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers International Fellowship for Women to study in USA. AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.
Application Deadline: open August 1 to December 1.
Number of Awards: Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.
Value of Awards:
An endowment has been established in memory of Emeka Kalu Ezera to support graduate students from African countries at the University of California at Berkeley. The funds from the endowment are assigned to the Center for African Studies to aid student scholars at the graduate level concentrating in African Studies.
Application Deadline: 12th February
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of the Program: Funds may be requested for maintenance, travel, or research costs, as appropriate to enhance pre-dissertation and dissertation research on Africa.
The Core Curriculum for the AfyaBora Fellowship is taught at the African partner institutions and brings together each new cohort of African and U.S. trainees. The Core Curriculum consists of eight one-week didactic modules. The AfyaBora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership works to fill an identified gap in training for African and U.S. health professionals. This innovative 12-month fellowship will prepare African and U.S. health professionals to lead and manage major health programs in African countries.
Application Deadline: 1st December
Number of Awardees: 20
Value of the Program:
Duration of Program: 12 months
The Global Leaders Fellowship is for incoming graduate students (master’s and doctoral) who have applied to the George Washington University for Fall admission. The fellowship is intended for GW graduate students who will be future leaders in their fields in their home countries, returning to their countries of origin to apply skills learned through their formal education at GW.
Application Deadline: 5th February
Number of Awards: 3
Value of the Program: The Fellowships will cover up to 18 credit hours will be awarded. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, and must provide certification of this support.
Duration of Program: A Fellowship is renewable each year for a cumulative maximum of three years for Master’s candidates and up to five years for doctoral candidates. A grantee must submit renewal materials for the Fellowship each year; renewal is contingent upon the grantee’s grades (GPA of 3.0 or better).
The Fox International Fellowship is a graduate student exchange program between Yale and 19 world-renowned partner universities. Fox International Fellows are selected for their potential to become leaders in fields that are policy significant, historically informed, and socially meaningful.
Application Deadline: Application deadlines are in January/February each year: specific dates will be announced by each Fox partner university.
Eligibility: Graduate level students pursuing Doctoral or Masters level degrees and graduating master’s level students are eligible. Graduating bachelors’ level students of unusual merit and distinction may be considered but advanced, graduate level students are preferred.
Number of Awardees: Annually at least one student from each Fox exchange partner takes up residency at Yale, and at least one Yale student goes to each partner.
Value of Fellowship: Awards include round-trip travel, accommodations in rental housing provided by the Fox Fellowship and a generous living stipend to cover expenses. The Fellowship will also cover health insurance. All fellows are also able to apply for grants from a research travel fund up to U.S.D $2000.
Duration of Fellowship: 10 months
Building on the capacity strengthening component of the project, several short-term graduate student visiting scholar positions for Nigerian students at Masters and PhD level will be offered at Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America over the 5 year life of the project.
Application Deadline: 28th February
Number of Awardees: Five (3 Masters, 2 PhD)
Value of Program:
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The scholarships are for study towards a Master’s or PhD degree, and can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies. Study and research under this program is for one or more years at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.
Application Deadline: varies per country, however on a general note, it is usually from February to May annually of the preceding year you wish to study.
Number of Awards: The number of awards varies per country, but approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
Value of the Program: The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. See the official website for the exact scholarship benefits.
Duration of Scholarship: The whole duration of the study, research or non-degree program – usually one year or more
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program supports independent research and study related to Smithsonian facilities, experts, or collection for the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is open to Graduate Students, Predoctoral Students, Postdoctoral Researchers and Senior Researchers
Application Deadline: 1st December
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship: The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship award amounts are as follows:
Graduate students (doctoral candidates) currently enrolled in PhD or DPhil programs from across the country and around the world are invited to apply for Beinecke Visiting Graduate Student Summer Fellowships. These fellowships support graduate students who wish to use Beinecke collections as a primary resource for their dissertation research.
Application Deadline: 1st November
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship: The fellowships pay for travel costs to and from New Haven and a living allowance of $3,000 per month.
Duration of Fellowship: three months
Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs (SRL) Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. students. A key goal of the program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas where Symantec conducts business.
Application Deadline: 1st December
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Fellowship: Up to $20,000 USD to cover one year of the student’s tuition fees. Expenses incurred by the student to engage into research collaboration with Symantec, such as conference registration fees, travel expenses, hardware, etc will be reimbursed.
Published Date : June 9, 2019
Categories : August
Accelerate your success by applying for our bursary programme and take the first step towards a promising future. Bursaries will be awarded to students pursuing full time study in the following fields below.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2019
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be taken at (country): South Africa
Eligible Field of Study:
Commerce
Engineering
Science
Type: Bursary
Eligibility: Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
Number of Awards: Not specified
How to Apply: Please apply online by following the link below, or request a hardcopy application form by sending an email to [email protected].
Visit Award Webpage for Details
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Published Date : May 31, 2019
Categories : June, Masters Scholarships, Scholarships for Africans, Scholarships in UK, Sciences
This scholarship is for self-funded students from Kenya, Namibia, South Africa and other African countries with excellent academic qualifications to undertake the MSc Satellite Applications (with Data Science) postgraduate taught course.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2019
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of Strathclyde, UK
About the Award: The UKSA IPP Scholarship is provided by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) under its International Partnership Programme which is targeted at delivering sustainable, economic or societal benefits to developing economies in line with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The course is uniquely designed to address the global skills gap in satellite data utilisation by training students in satellite data acquisition, processing and interpretation using data science. Additionally, the course will deliver entrepreneurship training that will enable students to generate their own business ideas and start-ups in the area of satellite applications for sustainable development.
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: 8
Value of Award: Full Int fees (2) Full Int fees plus stipend £15146 (6)
Duration of Award: 1 Year
How to Apply: How to apply
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Published Date : May 17, 2019
Categories : Engineering, June, Newsletter, Scholarship for Nigerians, Undergraduate Scholarships
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited is offering suitably qualified and interested Nigerians the 2019/2020 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme.
Application Deadline: 26th May 2019
About the Award: Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2019/2020 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: –
1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university
Eligible Countries: Nigerian Students
Fields of Study: Only candidates with offer of admission in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)
Type: Postgraduate (Masters)
Eligibility: To qualify for 2019/2020 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:
1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university (based on the category being applied for) for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2019.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
5. Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September, 2019 (applicable to overseas category).
Number of Scholarships: Several
What are the benefits? The NAE scholarship award applies to tuition, books, field trips, accommodation, living expenses and a return economy ticket for selected one-year course of study.
Duration of Scholarship: As determined by the sponsor
How to Apply:
SECTION A
1. Candidates should have the following clearly scanned documents before starting the application process:
a. Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixel) with white background not more than 3 months old
b. Provisional admission letter for post graduate studies 2019/2020 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application.
c. First Degree Certificate
d. NYSC Discharge Certificate
e. Valid ID card (Driver’s license, Voter’s card, National Identity card)
f. Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2019)
g. Birth Certificate from Local government
h. NAE Compliance Declaration Form
2. All candiates are required to fill and sign the NAE compliance declaration form.
To download the NAE compliance declaration, click https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/compliance.pdf
3. Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix up during upload.
4. Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.
SECTION B
To apply, follow the steps below:
1. Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to create your profile.
6. Candidates are required to fill the Personal Details, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sections only. Candidates are also required to upload only applicable documents (refer to section A).
Note to Overseas category applicants: Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
7. Candidates are not required to fill the Secondary Level, Bank details or download the undergraduate profile verification form in the application portal.
8. Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
9. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click “Apply Now” to submit information at http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2018 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page
12. You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.
NOTE: ·
• Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification.
• Kindly review your profile before applying.
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For further information on how to apply for this scholarship, Visit the Scholarship Webpage
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Published Date : May 13, 2019
Categories : Masters Scholarships, May, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in Africa
The University of Rwanda through its African Center of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD) invites eligible applicants from all African countries to apply to the following three Masters Programs in Energy for Sustainable Development
Application Deadline: 8th June 2019
Eligible Countries: African countries
To Be Taken At (Country): University of Rwanda
About the Award: ACE-ESD offer Masters Studies in:
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Masters of Science in Electrical Power Systems
To be admitted to the MSc. Degree Program in Electrical Power System, applicants must have:
2. Masters of Science in Renewable energy
To be admitted to the MSc. Degree Program in Renewable energy, applicants must have:
3. Masters of Science in Energy Economics
To be admitted to MSc. Degree Program in Energy Economics, applicants must have:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
There are few full and partial scholarship opportunities available on a competitive basis for eligible candidates from Eastern, Southern Africa Region (Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zambia) and others African Countries. The ACE-ESD scholarship will support living and research expenses such as approved field trips/placements, internship, conference attendance, and publication charges. Candidates awarded the ACE-ESD scholarships are supported only for the duration of studies, i.e., 2 years for Masters. However, this support is incumbent upon successful progress in each year. Candidates on the scholarship must Endeavour to complete their studies in the stipulated timeframes as an extension of funding will not be possible.
There are few full scholarship opportunities available on a competitive basis for eligible regional female candidates for 2019 intake. For more Information please visit this link (https://aceesd.ur.ac.rw/download%20file/IUCEAMASTERSSCHOLARSHIPS2019.pdf)
Duration of Program: 2 years.
How to Apply:
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Published Date : May 3, 2019
Categories : Government Scholarships, July, Scholarships, Scholarships in Asia, Scholarships in Japan, Undergraduate Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers College of Technology Scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese colleges of technology under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.
Application Deadline: Deadline is determined by individual Japanese diplomatic missions.
Eligible Countries: International
To Be Taken At (Country): Japan
About the Award: DEFINITION OF “COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS”: Those who are enrolled in a course of study or in an advanced course at a college of technology, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the college of technology.
MEXT College of Technology Scholarships will be granted those who are willing to contribute to mutual understanding between Japan and their home country by participating in activities at schools and communities during their study in Japan while contributing to the internationalization of Japan.
They shall also make efforts to promote relations between the home country and Japan by maintaining close relations with the university attended after graduation, cooperating with the conducting of surveys and questionnaires, and cooperating with relevant projects and events conducted by Japanese diplomatic missions after they return to their home countries.
Fields of Study: Those who apply for College of Technology Scholarships must choose a field of study in accordance with the following procedure and fill in “Preferred field of study and majors elements” on the application form.
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: The College of Technology Scholarships period will last for four years from April 2020 to March 2024, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. For scholarship grantees majoring in maritime engineering, the scholarship period will be four and a half years, lasting up to September 2024.
How to Apply: All applicants are required to submit the relevant documents (including Application Form, Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study, Recommendation Letter and Certificate of health,) to the Japanese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country by the designated deadline. The submitted documents will not be returned.
See Sample Call for Applications – Nigeria
Visit the Programme Webpage for Details
Published Date : April 23, 2019
Categories : Government Scholarships, June, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, Postgraduate scholarship, Research Grants, Scholarships in Asia, Scholarships in Japan, Undergraduate Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is offering scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate and Masters students under the Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT) Programme for 2020.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2019
The deadlines of the applications differ according to the country. Please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country (See link below).
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): Japanese Universities
Eligible Field of Study: Those who wish to study through the Japanese Government Scholarships as an undergraduate student must choose a field of major from (1) or (2) below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.
(1) Social Sciences and Humanities: Social Sciences and Humanities-A: Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, and others. Social Sciences and Humanities-B: Economics and Business Administration.
(2) Natural Sciences: Natural Sciences-A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electrical and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), and other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology). Natural Sciences-B: Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology). Natural Sciences-C: Medicine, and Dentistry.
For postgraduate, applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese universities.
About the Award: The Japanese Government’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers Japanese Government Scholarships for academic study in Japan to foreign students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture. The purpose of the Japanese Government Scholarships is to promote mutual understanding and deepening friendly ties between Japan and other countries through the application of advanced knowledge regarding Japan’s language and culture.
Type: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Scholarship is available in four categories:
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: To be eligible for the Japanese Government Scholarships:
Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Value of Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: For undergraduate, the scholarship period will last for five years from April 2020 to March 2025, including the one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. For Japanese Government Scholarships grantees majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the scholarship period will be seven years until March 2026.
For postgraduate, between 18 & 24 months.
Eligible African Countries: Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabonese Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Uganda and Zimbabwe
Other Eligible Countries: See link below for eligible European, Middle East, Asian and other developing countries
How to Apply:
Visit the general scholarship webpage for details. For country specific details, please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.
For Example, See the Embassy of Japan in South Africa
Important Notes: Please note that applications forms for the current exercise is clearly marked – (2020). Applications made with the 2019 forms will, therefore, not be processed by the Embassy.
Published Date : April 18, 2019
Categories : By Level, Doctoral Scholarship, Engineering, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, Secondary School Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarships
Below is a list of over 30 Engineering scholarships for African/International students that are either ongoing or are offered annually. Some of these scholarship have past deadlines. However, the important thing is to take note of these scholarships and apply for them next year. Another option? Bookmark this page.
SCIENCE BY WOMEN Visiting Research Senior Fellowships for African Women (Fully-funded to Spain)
The Science by Women programme will fund a total of 10 six-month visiting senior research fellowships for ten experienced African women researchers in any of the following international research centres in Spain below.
The Goldman Sachs Grace Hopper Scholarship will be awarded to 25 female engineers who demonstrate excellent academic performance, strong leadership and a passion for learning and solving problems.
Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980.
£9,000 Engineering and Computing Scholarship Scheme at Coventry University UK
The Coventry University UK, International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarship (IDEAS) is a fantastic opportunity for 5 students applying to the Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Computing to be awarded £9,000 in part tuition payment.
University of Manchester Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Undergraduate Scholarships
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester is offering up to ten Scholarships of £2,000 per annum for well qualified international undergraduate students. These scholarships will be renewed for each year of fulltime study at The University of Manchester.
Gus Archie Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Petroleum Engineering Students
Each year the Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE – Foundation, through the SPE Section Scholarship Support Program, as well as with individual candidates, awards the Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship to the most outstanding student preparing to attend university to pursue an Undergraduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering.
University of Edinburgh School of Engineering International Masters Scholarship
The scholarships will be awarded to international (non-EU) students who have been accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate taught Masters programme within the School of Engineering.
UK Newcastle University International Foundation Scholarships
The Newcastle University opens the International Foundation Scholarships for talented students to study for post-secondary education leading to admission to undergraduate degrees at the University. The is also offered for International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.
University of Nottingham Fully-funded Engineering Scholarship for International Students
University of Nottingham Engineering Research PhD scholarship is awarded to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on Engineering research degree programs.
The Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation – EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. EDSF scholarships of $1000 to $5,000 USD one-time payment are awarded to full-time undergraduates in accredited colleges or universities anywhere in the world who are committed to pursuing a career in the Document Management and Graphic Communications marketplace.
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2016-2017
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation aims to stimulate and reward engineering entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. The Africa Prize will encourage ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development. Finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000 along with runners-up, who will each be awarded £10,000.
SPIE Scholarship in Optical Science and Engineering
SPIE offers Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships and Travel Scholarships for students located anywhere in the world, from high school (pre-university/secondary) through graduate school and PhD programs, who are studying or planning to study optics, photonics or related field. The Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships are for high school, pre-university, secondary school, undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarship awards are in varying amounts ranging from $2,000 to $11,000.
University of Sheffield UK Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students
The University of Sheffield offers a range of undergraduate (BA, BSc, BEng, MEng) scholarships to students from Nigeria who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September.
Agbami Scholarship for Undergraduate Nigeria Students
Agbami Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship Award opens for Nigerian University students. Accepted Subject Areas includes Medicine/Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Engineering.
The University of Strathclyde Faculty of Engineering Excellence Scholarship (FEES) is offering a number of scholarships for self-funded, international (non-EU) fee-paying students with excellent academic qualifications.
Audio Engineering Society (AES) Graduate Scholarships for Talented Students
Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the profession. Applications are accepted from students worldwide.
The TechWomen initiative will identify 100 women in STEM fields from countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East to participate in the program.
Agip Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited is offering Agip Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for Undergraduate Nigerian 100 level Students. Only candidates studying Engineering, Geology and Geosciences are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships for Women
Google offers The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship every year for women in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to study in the field ofcomputing and technology for Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees
$50,000 OPEC/OFID Scholarships for Developing Countries
The OPEC Fund for International Development – OFID Scholarship Award is open for 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, to win up to $50,0000.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is offering the Wighton Fellowship in Engineering for professional or academic staff working in the engineering department of an ACU member university in a low or middle-income country.
Japanese Government Scholarships for Undergraduate & Masters International Students
The Japanese Government’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships for academic study in Japan to foreign students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture. Among other courses, Engineering courses occupy a large amount of the awards given by the Japanese government. Please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.
SEFS – George Boole / Presidential Merit Scholarships for International Students
The College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) in partnership with George Boole and Presidential Merit Scholarships awards annual scholarships to eligible foreign students to cover the difference between the EU and international tuition fee for undergraduate or masters degree programme. These scholarships are available to international students and selection will be on the basis of the candidate’s academic performance in his/her secondary school leaving examinations and/or first degree.
University of Bath Postgraduate Engineering Scholarships for International Students
University of Warwick Engineering Scholarships for International Students
The scholarships are open to students who have confirmed the School of Engineering University of Warwick as their firm/first choice and will commence studies in 2017. If you do not yet hold an offer, you can apply via UCAS.
IDB Scholarships for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries
Islamic Development Bank offers the IDB Scholarship Programme for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC) for Undergraduate studies Eligible Field of Study; Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture and other fields related to above disciplines.
Henry DeWitt Smith Scholarship – Master’s & PhD in Petroleum Engineering
The Henry DeWitt Smith Scholarship is offered annually to students studying or planning to study petroleum engineering on the Master’s or PhD level. Henry DeWitt Smith’s example of inspired leadership, professional success, personal integrity, and boundless dedication was his heritage to the mining industry which he served all of his adult life. In his memory, the Henry DeWitt Smith Fellowship was created by his wife Ellen Burke Smith. Candidate must be a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
University Twente Scholarship in Netherlands for International Students
The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente. Field of study includes:engineering, science and technology courses.
Newcastle University Scholarships for Nigerian Students – UK
Newcastle University offers 3 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are available for high achieving Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate Master’s degree programmes, commencing in September each year. Each scholarship will have a value of £5,000, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.
NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship to Study Abroad – Master & PhD
the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is offering the Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.
BG Scholarships for Tanzanian Students to Study in UK Universities
The BG Tanzania International Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for Geoscience and Engineering is aimed at Tanzanian graduates who want to complete their postgraduate education in the UK and access future employment opportunities in the energy and related sectors.
Melbourne International Research Scholarships for Masters and PhD- Australia
The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) was established by the University of Melbourne and is awarded to high achieving domestic and international research students. The University awards over 300 scholarships per year, including the Melbourne School of Engineering. From 2016, the Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) is part of the Melbourne Research Scholarship program.
NNPC/ ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students
Mobil Producing Nigeria offers International Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students to study for masters in Geosciences and Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Pipeline, Marine and Subsea).
Microsoft research PhD Fellowship in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Microsoft research offers an annual PhD Fellowship Program for PhD Students in their second or third year of PhD studies. Candidates undertaking courses in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics may be nominated by their universities where they are active, full-time students in a PhD program over two consecutive academic years.
Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarships, USA
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship for international PhD Students in the field of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, USA.
Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) Scholarship in Science, Engineering and Research
The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) Scholarship is offered annually to international candidates seeking admission to pursue a full-time PhD programme at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to offer PhD training to be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NUS or NTU.
Doctoral Scholarship Program for Engineering Foreign Students at KUT, Japan
The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) on research projects in the field of Engineering for International Doctoral applicants, Japan. Program of Study: Doctoral Program (3 years), Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering.
$37,000 yearly Facebook Fellowship Award for International Graduate Students
Facebook Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Developing Countries, UK
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is offering Research Fellowships for mid-career professionals of Developing Commonwealth Countries to study at a UK host organization. Priority will be given to applications with practical relevance in the following broadly-defined areas: Agriculture/fisheries/forestry, Economic growth, Education, Engineering/science/technology, Environment, Governance and Public health
NRF-TWAS Doctoral Scholarships / NRF-TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Scholarships
The partnership between The NRF and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has led to the establishment of two Doctoral Scholarships namely; the NRF – TWAS Doctoral Scholarship and the NRF – TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral Scholarship. This award is strategically aimed at increasing and supporting Doctoral scholars from Africa and developing countries who will be funded per annum for a maximum of three (3) years to pursue full-time research training in South Africa. There will be an intake of 70 doctoral scholars each year for three (3) years.
Google Research Awards in Sciences and Engineering for Academic Institutions Worldwide
Google offers to $150,000 Faculty research Awards academic institutions worldwide pursuing innovative research in these areas. The Google Research Awards are one-year awards structured as unrestricted gifts to universities to support the work of world-class full-time faculty members at top universities around the world. Faculty members can apply for Research Awards by submitting a proposal to one of two bi-annual funding rounds.
Zayed Future Energy Prize of US$4 million for Entrepreneurs
The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the legacy of the late founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, manages the Zayed Future Energy Prize. A dedicated team works on the Prize all year round.
This annual award celebrates achievements that reflect impact, innovation, long-term vision and leadership in renewable energy and sustainability. You are invited to be a part of this vision and commitment to finding solutions that will meet the challenges of climate change, energy security and the environment.
Published Date : March 21, 2019
Categories : Contests/Awards, Engineering, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, July, Newsletter, Scholarships for Africans
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is open for ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all engineering fields to demonstrate innovative and engineering entrepreneurship skills
Application Deadline: 22nd July 2019 4pm BST
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Countries within Sub-Saharan Africa. For the purposes of the competition, sub-Saharan countries include:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Crucial commercialisation support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants through a six-month period of training and mentoring. Following this period of mentorship, finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000 along with runners-up, who will each be awarded £10,000.
Eligibility: To be eligible,
Number of Awardees: not specified
Value of Prize: Finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000 along with runners-up, who will each be awarded £10,000
Duration of Program: Crucial commercialisation support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants, through a six month period of training and mentoring.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted via the online grants system, applicants should ensure they read the guidance notes before submitting their application.
Visit Program Webpage for Details
Award Provider: Royal Academy of Engineering
Published Date : March 18, 2019
Categories : Economics, February, Law Scholarship, Management, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarships in Europe, Scholarships in France
Annually, Total, in partnership with NNPC and its corporate partners, select and sponsor young Nigerian scholars for Master’s Degree programs in Arts, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Geosciences (Oil & Gas related) in top universities in France.
Application Deadline: 28th March 2019
Offer ID: 17215BR
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): France
Fields of Studies: The scholarship is dedicated to students interested in applying for a master degree in France in the following fields:
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Selection: The selected applicants will come at their own cost to write Aptitude Tests for English comprehension and numeric computational analysis skills. Applicants who are successful at these tests will be interviewed during the month of May, 2019
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The award is full board.
Duration of Scholarship: See Below
1. IFP School (Petroleum Engineering)
3. Ecole des Mines de Nantes IMT Atlantique (Engineering and environment)
4. Ecole Centrale de Nantes (Engineering) – 2 years
5. Institut Supérieur d’Électronique de Paris (ISEP)
6. INSA Toulouse (Engineering)
7. ICSI Toulouse (HSE)
8. Arts et Metiers ParisTech – 1 year
Context and environment
Other programmes are:
11. ENSIC Nancy
12. GRENOBLE INP
13. HEC Paris (Business) – 10 month academic program + 6 month internship
14. EDHEC Business School – 2 academic semesters + 3-6 month internship
15. ESC Rennes (Business) – 15 month academic programme including a 4 month internship
16. Sciences Po Paris (Political Science, Law and Business)
17. Université de Cergy-Pontoise – 1 year
18. CNAM – 1 year
19. Polytechnique Palaiseau – 2 years
20. ESCP Europe (Energy Management)
23. Université de Grenoble Alpes – 2 years
Published Date : March 13, 2019
Categories : Internships, Jobs in Nigeria, Newsletter, Scholarship for Nigerians
Our graduate trainees are young men and women with little or no work experience. They undergo a structured Young Professionals Development (YPD) Programme that provides foundational development for building successful careers in NNPC.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at(country):Successful candidates may be required to work in any of NNPC business locations across Nigeria.
About the Award: NNPC, an equal opportunity employer, offers exceptional career and development opportunities in a challenging and diverse workplace. We seek dynamic young talents and result-oriented experienced professionals who will make valuable contributions to the achievement of NNPC’s business goals.
Field of Study See below
Type: Job
Eligibility: NNPC welcomes applicants who hold any of the following qualifications in the disciplines listed below:
| SCIENCE | Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Basin Modelling, Surveying and Architecture. |
| ENGINEERING | Petroleum, Gas, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Power, Software, Computer, Environmental, Marine, Materials/Metallurgical and Pipeline Engineering. |
| BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT | Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Management, Purchasing & Supply, Management Information System and Human Resource Management. |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration and International Relations/Studies. |
| ART/HUMANITIES | Mass Commuincation, English and History. |
| LAW | Law. |
Job Roles:
Key Functional Competencies:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: As a young graduate, the YPD programme will grow you into a well-rounded technical/business management professional in 3 to 5 years.
Duration of Programme: Fulltime
How to Apply: Apply Here
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Published Date : March 5, 2019
Categories : April, Entrepreneurship, Professional, Scholarship for Women
Inviting all female African innovators with an early stage engineering innovation or startup to apply for Africa Innovation Fellowship 2019.
Application Deadline: 1st April 2019.
About the Award:The Africa Innovation Fellowship, powered by WomEng and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is a nine-month leadership and business development opportunity for female African innovators with an early stage engineering innovation or startup. The Africa Innovation Fellowship aims to develop the talent pipeline for future cohorts of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Type: Fellowship, Entrepreneurship
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: The Africa Innovation Fellowship (AIF) kicks off with an in-person training week in Kampala, Uganda from the 2 – 5 June 2019, focused on idea and business incubation, leadership development, networking and getting pitch-ready. The Fellowship training week is followed by nine months of personalised virtual support with regular check-ins and milestones, ending in March 2020.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland/eSwatini, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
How to Apply: APPLY NOW
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Published Date : January 31, 2019
Categories : February, Ghana, Newsletter, Undergraduate Scholarships
Total Petroleum Ghana Limited is inviting qualified graduates to apply for the 2019 Young Graduate Program.
Application Deadline: 19th February, 2019
Eligible Countries: Ghana
About the Award: Total Petroleum Ghana Limited is seeking to develop the Ghanaian youth through training and capacity building.
The Young Graduate Program targets fresh university graduates from the local universities. For the past 2 years, Total Petroleum Ghana Limited has successfully developed twelve (12) Ghanaian young graduates through this initiative.
This innovative program is an eighteen (18) months training opportunity which consists of a six (6) month local contract and twelve (12) months international exposure (subject to performance) in Total affiliates, within Africa, to discover one of its three main business lines – Commercial, Finance, Technical.
Type: Job
Eligibility: We are interested in Ghanaian candidates who have attained a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Honours’ Degree from recognized Ghanaian institutions within the last year and must have completed National Service.
Candidates must be less than 27 years.
Degrees must be in the following disciplines:
Candidates with additional qualifications will have an added advantage.
In addition, candidates should have the following qualities:
Number of Awards: 4
Value of Programme: Successful candidates will join a diverse team of professionals in delivering high quality products and services to customers and long-term shareholder value.
Duration of Programme: 18 months
How to Apply: CVs should be sent together with a brief motivational letter to [email protected],
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Published Date : January 30, 2019
Categories : March, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in Asia, Scholarships in China
The Siemens China Scholarship at Tsinghua University is a full scholarship offered by Siemens Ltd., China to support outstanding international students to pursue Ph.D. degrees in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Academy of Arts & Design, School of Software, Department of Automation, Department of Electrical Engineering and other related departments or schools at Tsinghua University
Application Deadline: 1st March, 2019 (Beijing Time): 17:00 PM
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): China
About the Award: The Scholarship recipients will cooperate with Siemens in 12 fields (details in Table 1), such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Future of Automation, Autonomous Robotics, etc. to conduct research in the Ph.D. stage. Through the study and practice in the forefront of industrial technology development, Scholarship recipients will lay the foundation for the growth of innovative talents in the industry.
Type: Ph.D.
Eligibility: Applicants for the Scholarship should meet all the following requirements:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: 4 years
How to Apply: Apply for 2019 full-time international graduate programs and submit the online application at http://gradadmission.tsinghua.edu.cn
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Published Date : January 29, 2019
Categories : Internships, Jobs in Nigeria, Scholarship for Nigerians
General Electric Nigeria is seeking young, vibrant Engineering students who will join the technical team during vacation period through the Early Identification (EID) Internship Program .
Application Deadline: Ongoing
To Be Taken At (Country): Lagos, Nigeria
Type: Internship
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
How to Apply: APPLY NOW
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Published Date : January 14, 2019
Categories : July, Masters Scholarships, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
The Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde is delighted to offer the Dr Alex Ekwueme Scholarship for a Nigerian student planning to commence their postgraduate taught programme in engineering from September 2019.
Application Deadline: 30th April 2019
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): UK
About the Award: Dr Ekwueme has a close affiliation with Strathclyde, having obtained his PhD in Architecture from Strathclyde. In 1979, he was elected the first Vice-President of Nigeria.
Applicants to this scholarship must hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme within the Faculty of Engineering from September 2018.
Fields of Study: Architecture, Electronic and electrical engineering, Civil and environmental engineering, Biomedical engineering, Design manufacture and engineering management, Mechanical and aerospace engineering, Chemical and process engineering, Naval architecture, ocean and marine engineering
Type: Masters (Research)
Eligibility: This award is open to an international fee paying student from Nigeria who has applied to a postgraduate taught degree in the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde for September 2018 start date.
Number of Awards: 1
Value of Award:The value of the award is £5,000 and will be awarded as a contribution to accommodation and living costs during the duration of study at Strathclyde.
Duration of Award: Once
How to Apply: Part of the application process includes completing a short application form and providing a personal statement of no more than 500 words that outlines why you believe you are a suitable candidate for the award.
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Published Date : January 7, 2019
Categories : Engineering, March, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
University of Nottingham Engineering Research PhD scholarship is awarded to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on Engineering research degree programmes in 2019
Application Deadline: 8th March 2019 (12 midday UK time)
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): UK
Type: PhD, Research
Eligibility: We are looking for applications from exceptional students who are seriously committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering, students who are excited about the prospect of working with some of the world’s leading researchers and who aspire to be the best in their profession. The high value of this award reflects the University’s aim to attract the best students from around the world and to support them during their study.
You can apply for this scholarship if you:
It is important that you state on your scholarship application the specific topic you are interested in researching and why. Applications listing broad fields of research eg ‘civil engineering’ or ‘mechanical engineering’ rarely get supported.
Number of Awardees: 12
Value of Scholarship: Full tuition fee scholarships plus a stipend of £1,015 per month
Duration of Scholarship: Three-year full-time PhD research degree programme
How to Apply: Applications should be made via the scholarships section of MyNottingham. Click here to log in once you have received an offer to study in 2019.
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Award Provider: University of Nottingham
Published Date : January 6, 2019
Categories : February, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
If you’re an international student (non-EEA) applying for a full-time PhD programme starting in October 2019, you can apply for one of our Graduate School’s 2 fully-funded PhD scholarships.
Application Deadline: 17th February 2019 (midnight).
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): UK
Field of Study: Accounting, Economics and Finance; Architecture; Art, Design and Performance; Biological Sciences; Business and Management; Cosmology and Gravitation; Dental Academy; Film, Media and Communication; Languages and Linguistics; Mechanical and Design Engineering; Sport and Exercise Science
Type: PhD
Eligibility: Eligible students are international students (non-EEA) applying for a full-time PhD programme starting in October 2019,
Number of Awards: 2
Duration and Value of Award: These fully-funded 3-year scholarships cover annual tuition fees at an international (non-EEA) rate; an annual stipend in line with that offered by Research Councils UK of £14,777 per annum (2018/2019 rate); and one return flight to London during the duration of the course.
How to Apply:
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Published Date : December 16, 2018
Categories : April, Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarship in Scotland, Scholarships in UK
University of Dundee in Scotland is offering the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) postgraduate Scholarship to Nigerian students.
Application Deadline: 31st December 2018
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Scotland, UK
Type: PhD, Masters
Fields of Study: Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, Geography / Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
For MSc:
For PhD
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Accommodation, Living costs, Tuition Fees
Duration of Scholarship: Up to 36 months
How to Apply: Visit Scholarship Webpage for details on how to apply
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Published Date : November 21, 2018
Categories : February, Masters Scholarships
By supporting 300 fellows in 12 cohorts of 25 Egyptian graduate students per year, the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program will have contributed to creating a cadre of well educated, competent graduates ready to take on the responsibility of affecting change in the Egyptian society.
Application Deadline: 1st February 2019
Eligible Countries: Egypt
To be taken at (country): The American University of Cairo, Egypt
About the Award: A selected number of exceptional candidates are to receive a complete fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in one of the following eight programs at AUC:
Newly Added to the Program
Type: Fellowship, Masters
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The fellowships covers:
Duration of Programme: Students must complete their master’s degrees within a period of two and a half years including an optional semester as a study-abroad. The fellowship is subject for review every semester.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply online for graduate admission with all supporting documents including the English exam results byFebruary 1, 2019
Step 2: Take the required English language exam
Step 3: Complete and submit the online fellowship application by February 15, 2019
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Important Note: It takes three to seven days once you receive your ID to get the online fellowship web application process started.
Published Date : November 13, 2018
Categories : Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarships
Our Graduate Trainee Scheme is a 2-year intensive programme that introduces the trainees to hands-on roles and responsibilities. Training is broad based within our core businesses and functions, and delivered through class work, special projects, web learning, executive mentoring and exposure to business units, operations and functional areas.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
About the Award: The role belongs to Manufacturing & Operations Job Family. Successful candidates can over time progress within Power Plant operations, Production and Technical (Engineering) services across the Group.
Type: Job
Eligibility:
QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: This is a Paid Job
Duration of Programme: 2 years
How to Apply: Apply in link below
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Published Date : November 8, 2018
Categories : Engineering, February, Management, Masters Scholarships, May, Newsletter, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship in Netherlands, Scholarships in Europe, Sciences
University of Twente, Netherlands opens application for international students to apply for the University Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2018.
Application Deadlines:
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries
To be taken at (country): University of Twente, Netherlands
Eligible Fields of Study
About Scholarship: The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for a the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below.
Value of Scholarship: €3,000 – €25,000 for one year. If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes (link below).
Duration of Scholarship: one or two years
How to Apply: APPLY
You have to apply for a Master’s programme first. Once you applied for a Master’s programme and received a (conditional) admission letter, you can apply for the scholarship with your student number.
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Published Date : October 18, 2018
Categories : December, Middle East & North Africa, Scholarships in USA
The 2019 Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program will bring young faculty members from Egypt to U.S. institutions for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities in the fields of Renewable Energy and Engineering, Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and Public Health from June 30 through September 8, 2019.
Application Deadline: 1st December 2018
Eligible Countries: Egypt
To be taken at (country): USA
About the Award: During this 10-week program, faculty members will be introduced to new teaching and research methods, observe classes, attend seminars, and develop linkages with American faculty through weekly mentoring sessions. On-going community engagement with university-identified host families, volunteers, or others in the broader local community will facilitate the scholars’ participation in outreach activities, including visits to historical sites and attendance at cultural events. While introduction to new research methods in the scholars’ disciplines does constitute one component of the Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program, the program is not intended to provide a venue for individual research projects.
Eligible Fields (Applicants from Egypt can only apply in one of the following fields):
Type: Short course
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: 10 weeks (June 30 through September 8, 2019)
How to Apply: A complete application will require completing the online application form in addition to uploading supplementary documents.
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Published Date : October 11, 2018
Categories : MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, Newsletter, November, Scholarships in USA, Undergraduate Scholarships
Applications are invited for the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program at Arizona State University and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for Students from Ghana and Africa.
Application Deadline: 31st October, 2018 17:00GMT,
Eligible Countries: African countries
To Be Taken At (Country): Ghana (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) and USA (Arizona State University)
About the Award: The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program at ASU and KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant University education.
Watch how to Apply to Win the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
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The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure the scholar’s academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further the goal of social and economic transformation of Africa.
It aims to train a cohort of students in a 3+1+1 International Accelerated Degree Program (IADP) to contribute to societal change and transformation of the African Continent.
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility: For the 2018/2019 Academic Year Application,
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The Scholarship includes:
How to Apply: Download a copy of the 2018/2019 application form. Download Application Form
Submit the completed application form by hand to:
The Program Manager,
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST,
Office of the Dean of Students, KNUST
Private Mail Bag
Kumasi, Ghana
What Next?
Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews which would be held at the KNUST Secretariat of MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the Office of the Dean of Students.
Interviews will be done by an independent panel constituted by the Vice Chancellor of KNUST.
Verification of ALL examination results and information provided, as well as community visits of SUCCESSFUL applicants, will be conducted before admission is approved.
Award of the Scholarship will be published on the University’s website
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Published Date : September 28, 2018
Categories : October, Scholarship for Nigerians, Undergraduate Scholarships
Applications are now open for the nationwide Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme at Guinness Nigeria Plc
Application Deadline: 12th October 2018
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
About the Award: This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development.
Eligible Fields of Study: Applications are open to students studying the following courses: Engineering & Sciences – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Lab Science, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Marketing & Sales, Human Resources/Industrial & Labour Relations and Accounting.
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics. Student from our host communities are encourage to apply.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send the following details below to: [email protected]
Published Date : August 30, 2018
Categories : Scholarship for Nigerians, September, Short Courses & Training
A carefully designed accelerated 6 months training program which combines both technical and non- technical curricular via a customized program of in-class training, on the job training, continuous feedback and supportive team members.
Application Deadline: 3rd September, 2018
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): Lagos, Nigeria
About the Award: EDTP is designed to develop a workforce of home grown talent pool to raise a new generation of talents and leaders that will drive our on-going transformation as the leading and customer centric utility in Africa.
Type: Training, Internship
Eligibility:
Academic Requirements:
Key Competencies: Proficiency in but not limited to the following areas:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Paid
Duration of Programme: 6 months
How to Apply: Apply in Programme Webpage Link below
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Published Date : August 3, 2018
Categories : August, Internships, Scholarship for Nigerians
Coca-Cola HBC through the Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC Ltd) has opened applications for its Management Trainee Programme (Special Stream) for Nigerian graduates.
Application Deadline: 7th August 2018
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria
About the Award: Successful candidates will be expected to:
Type: Job
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: A 2-year programme, after which you’ll have opportunity to continue developing yourself and your career through leadership roles in the function you’re selected for.
How to Apply: Click Here to apply
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Award Providers: Coca-Cola HBC
Published Date : August 2, 2018
Categories : Doctoral Scholarship, Ghana, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, September
The Ghanaian Engineers & Architects Association of America (GEAAA) announces its Annual Scholarships & Grants availability for students from secondary, university and other tertiary institutions as well as researchers.
Application Deadline: 30th September, 2018
Eligible Countries: African countries
Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
About the Award: The scholarship awards are given by GEAAA annually to individuals who undertake innovations that provide practical solutions to technological problems pertaining to Africa, as well as contribute to its economic growth & quality of life. For non-student recipients the awards are given as grants. There are two categories of this scholarship:
2018 GEAAA Dr. Osei Kwabena Gyebi Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, candidate must:
Value of Scholarship:
Application Procedure:
In not more than 2 pages indicate the following:
2018 GEAAA Prof. Nicholas Kumapley Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
Value of Scholarship: US$ 200 to U$500
Application Procedure:
In not more than 1 page indicate the following:
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Duration of Scholarships: One-time award
How to Apply: All applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to [email protected]
Visit 2018 GEAAA Dr. Osei Kwabena Gyebi Scholarship Webpage
Visit 2018 GEAAA Prof. Nicholas Kumapley Scholarship Webpage
Award Provider: Ghanaian Engineers & Architects Association of America (GEAAA)
Published Date : August 1, 2018
Categories : MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, November, Scholarships in USA
At University of California Berkeley, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program will provide holistic support – financial, academic, social, and career counselling – to Masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. UC Berkeley will receive $30 million in funding over the next eight years as part of MFSP.
Application Deadlines:
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries
To be taken at (country): University of California Berkeley, USA
Watch Tutorial: How to Apply to Win the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
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Fields of Study: Graduate Scholars are pursuing or have earned Master’s degrees in:
About the Award: Administered out of the Center for African Studies, the program at the University of California, Berkeley is supported by a broad cross-section of functional and disciplinary units on campus including the Division of Student Affairs, the Graduate Division, the Berkeley International Office, and the International House.
Offered Since: 2012
Type: Masters
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: The five main eligibility criteria are:
Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded scholarship
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study
How to Apply: To be considered for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, Graduate degree seekers must first be admitted to the university through the regular admissions process before they will be considered for the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program.
Visit Program Webpage for Details
Learn more about applying for Masters Scholarship
Sponsors: MasterCard Foundation and the host university
Published Date : June 18, 2018
Categories : July, Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in Africa
ARCE is offering scholarships to citizens in Sub-Saharan African countries to pursue MSc/PhD studies in Railway Engineering specializing in “Civil Infrastructure”, “Rolling Stock” and “Traction and Train Control” for the 2018/19 academic year.
Application Deadline: 5th July 2018
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries
To Be Taken At (Country): Addis Ababa University (AAU), Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT), Ethiopia
About the Award: African Railway Center of Excellence (ARCE) is one of the African Center of Excellence II projects supported by the World Bank. Through this support from the WB, the center aspires to become sustainable regional hub for training and research in Railway Engineering and Management, capable of leading efforts to address priority development challenges and improve lives in South and Eastern Africa. The aim of the center is to strengthen railway professionals’ development through short-term training, MSc and PhD level education, and research in Ethiopia and the region at large.
Eligible Fields of Study:
Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility: Applicants have to:-
Female candidates and candidates from underprivileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
Duration of Programme: Scholarships are available for two years for Masters and four years for PhD. The scholarship will be initially granted for one semester and may be extended for those who completed the first semester successfully.
How to Apply: The applicants should submit their document in a single pdf file through email addresses; – [email protected] and [email protected] (please send your documents to both addresses). The application will only be complete if the following documents are submitted.
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Award Providers: World Bank Group, African Railway Center of Excellence (ARCE)
Published Date : June 6, 2018
Categories : Engineering, July, Masters Scholarships, Scholarship for Nigerians
The NNPC/NAOC/OANDO Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2017/2018 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme.
Application Deadline: 20th July 2018
Eligible Countries: Nigeria. Best performing graduates in the chosen disciplines below in company’s operational areas in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta & Imo states.
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Field of Study: Only candidates with offer of admission in any of the following disciplines should apply:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: The scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for selected course of study.
Duration of Programme: for the period of study. The aptitude test will take place at designated centers to be communicated to applicants on a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.
How to Apply: To apply, candidates should follow the application steps in the Programme Webpage (Link below)
Visit Programme Webpage for Details
Important Notes: The following categories of students should not apply:
Published Date : April 26, 2018
Categories : Ghana, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, November, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarship for Women, Scholarship in Scotland, Scholarships in UK
The University of Dundee is offering Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Scholarship to African female students wishing to undertake degree programmes at the University.
Application Deadline: 17th November 2018
Eligible Countries: Liberia, Nigeria or Ghana
To be taken at (country): Scotland, UK
About Scholarship: The candidate of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Scholarship should be aware that this scholarship is the University’s investment in the sustained growth of an individual and the betterment of a community at large. The candidate should indicate how she will use the studying abroad experience and the postgraduate qualification to locally or globally promote holistic transformation, facilitate equal access to opportunities for all, and encourage a peaceful, reconciled and empowered population in her home country.
Fields of Study: Anatomy / Forensic Anthropology / Forensic and Medical Art, Architecture and Urban Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Business (Accountancy / Economics / Finance / International Business), Computing, Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, Geography / Environmental Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing and Health Sciences, Politics and International Relations
Type: Masters Taught
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
The awards will be given to students who are undertaking a one year taught masters programme at the University of Dundee, in the academic year 2018/19 (January 2019 entry).
Applicants of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Scholarship should already have been offered a place at the University of Dundee and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. We have a full list of our postgraduate courses, including details of how to apply, online.
Selection Criteria:
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: up to a total of £30,000 for Tuition and living expenses
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year
How to Apply: Download the Gbowee Peace Scholarship Application Form
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: University of Dundee and Gbowee Peace Foundation
Published Date : April 25, 2018
Categories : July, Masters Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
More than £1.5 million worth of scholarships are available to postgraduate international fee paying students of outstanding academic quality applying to enter the University in September 2018.
Application Deadline: 31st July 2018
Eligible Countries: International
To Be Taken At (Country): UK
Field of Study: Scholarships are available in the following disciplines:
Healthcare & Medicine: Environment & Human Health, Applied Health Services Research, Genomic Medicine, Medical Imaging Skeletal Reporting, Clinical Education, Extreme Medicine
Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences: MSc’s in Engineering and Business, International Supply Chain Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Computational Finance, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Tunnel Engineering, Mining Engineering, Water Science, Surveying and Land/Environmental Management, Applied Geotechnics, Mining Geology, Exploration Geology, Geotechnical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences: Anthropology, Archaeology, Arab & Islamic Studies, Education, English, Law, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Sociology, Theology & Religion
Life & Environmental Sciences: MSc Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, MSc Sustainable Development, MSc Conservation and Biodiversity, MSc Social and Organisational Psychology, MSc Sport and Health Sciences
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Postgraduate Global Excellence Scholarships are worth up to £5000 against first year International tuition fees – actual amounts and the number of awards vary on a subject-by-subject basis.
Duration of Program: for 1 year
How to Apply:
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Award Providers: University of Exeter
Published Date : January 30, 2018
Categories : April, Doctoral Scholarship, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, Scholarships in Asia, Scholarships in China, Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships for undergraduate, masters and doctoral International applicants at the Xiamen University China, in accordance with the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme 2018.
Application Deadline: Application starts from 1st February to April 30, 2018 (annually)
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): Xiamen University, China
Accepted Subject Areas: Most undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes are taught in Chinese. However these courses are offered in English language and are eligible for the scholarship among other Chinese taught courses.
Undergraduate programme: Economics
Masters Programme: Chinese Philosophy, Civil and Commercial Law, International Relations, International Business, Marine Affairs, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry (Electrochemistry), Finance (Applied Finance), Financial Engineering, Western Economics
Doctoral Programme:Archaeology & Museology, History of Specialized Field, Chinese Modern and Contemporary History, World History, Anthropology, Statistics, World Economy, International Trade, Energy Economics, Western Economics, Finance, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Labor Economics, Regional Economics, International Law, Intellectual Property Law, English Language and Literature, Electromechanical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Radio Physics, Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology, Basic Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Probability & Mathematical Statistics, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics of Polymers, Materials Physics and Chemistry, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Physics, Marine Geology, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Marine Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, World Economy, Theory of Political Science, History of Specialized Field
About Scholarship
The Xiamen University in China offers scholarships for doctoral, master’s and undergraduate candidates. The first-class scholarship for doctoral and master’s candidates will have their tuition fees covered (a maximum of 3 years for doctoral programmes, 2-3 years for master’s programmes). Meanwhile, the University provides monthly living allowance for outstanding doctoral and master’s candidates in accordance with the Chinese Government Scholarships (RMB 2,000 /month /person for doctoral students; RMB 1,700/month/person for master’s students). Bachelor’s candidates will not be provided with the first-class scholarship.
The second-class scholarship will have the awardees’ tuition fees covered (a maximum of 3 years for doctoral programmes , 2-3 years for master’s programmes ; 4-5 years for bachelor’s programmes).
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
Scholarship assessment will be on the basis of application documents, applicant’s academic performance and overall quality, and their supervisor’s opinions. The recipients’ academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
Who is qualified to apply?
Number of Scholarships: 24 (including 8 for doctoral candidates, 11 for master’s candidates and 5 for undergraduate candidates)
Value of Scholarships: Scholarship awardees will have their tuitions covered. Two kinds of scholarships exist:
The first-class scholarships for doctoral and master’s candidates will have their tuition covered (a maximum of 4 years for doctoral programmes, 2 or 3 years for master’s programmes) and offer monthly living allowance (RMB 3,500 for each doctoral student; RMB 3,000 for each master’s student). Undergraduate candidates will not be provided with the first-class scholarship.
The second-class scholarships will have the awardees’ tuition covered (a maximum of 4 years for doctoral programmes, 2 or 3 years for master’s programmes, 4 or 5 years for undergraduate programmes).
How long will sponsorship last?
How to Apply: Applicants will be eligible for scholarship assessment only after they are admitted to the undergraduate, masters or doctoral programme of Xiamen University.
Visit the Scholarship Webpage for details
Sponsors: Xiamen University, China Government
Important Notes: The result is expected to be out in early June and will be published on the website of the Admissions Office. Awardees will be notified via email and their certificate of award will be sent out as soon as possible.
Published Date : November 13, 2017
Categories : Internships, Jobs in Nigeria, November, Scholarship for Nigerians
Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC invites applications for its 2018 Graduate Scheme (GS).
Application Deadline: 23rd November, 2017.
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria
About the Award: The Graduate Scheme is a 4-6 year programme designed to attract, retain and accelerate the development of young, talented and ambitious graduates through a combination of on-the-job training and structured learning and development programme. The GS will equip participants with the appropriate competencies and provide experiences that will facilitate their integration into a challenging business environment and enable them to unleash their potential in a truly rewarding work environment that we provide. Throughout this campaign we aim to provide a world-class candidate experience that will enable us to secure the best talents and enhance our reputation as an ‘employer of choice’.
Type: Internship/Job
Eligibility: Prospective candidates must meet the following requirements:
Selection Criteria: Prospective candidates should also be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Duration of Program: 4-6 years
How to Apply:
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Award Providers: Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC
Published Date : May 31, 2017
Categories : Agriculture Scholarships, Engineering, Government Scholarships, IT and Computer, June, Medicine Scholarship, Sciences, Undergraduate Scholarships
The Ministry of Education is pleased to call for applications for the Government of Liberia’s local scholarship program, which offers scholarships to Liberian students to study at local institutions.
Application Deadline: 2nd June 2017
Eligible Countries: Liberia
To be taken at (country): Liberia
Fields of Study: The program will prioritize the following disciplines for 2017/2018:
About the Award: The Government of Liberia is committed to ensuring that educational opportunities are equally available to students from all communities across the country. Therefore, application forms can be picked up, and applications submitted, at County Education Offices. Applications close at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2017.
Students currently holding a local scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic year who are continuing their course of study do not need to re-apply if they have maintained a GPA of 3.0. It is a requirement that scholarship-holders maintain a GPA of 3.0, and therefore scholarships will not be renewed for students who have not achieved the necessary marks.
Female students and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application forms and further information are available at the County Education Office in each county.
Type: Undergraduate
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, and applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. For students graduating from high school, who do not receive a GPA, a total average mark of 80% is required.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Scholarship shall cover the cost of the program
Duration of Program: Duration of program provided candidate maintains a GPA of 3.0
How to Apply: Application forms can be picked up, and applications submitted, at County Education Offices. Applications close at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2017.
Inquiries can also be directed to the Division of Scholarships at the Ministry of Education on cell numbers 0886-547-655 and 0886-522-990.
Visit Program Webpage for details
Award Provider: Ministry of Education, Liberia
Important Notes:
Published Date : May 11, 2017
Categories : Agriculture Scholarships, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, IT and Computer, June, Law Scholarship, Medicine Scholarship, Newsletter, Nursing Scholarship, Scholarship for Nigerians, Sciences
The David Oyedepo Foundation OneWorld Merit scholarship award is our major platform for promoting the Foundation’s vision and goals.
Application Deadline: 15th June, 2017
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
Schools: Covenant University, Landmark University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, University of Benin, University of Abuja, University of Port Harcourt, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Usman Dan-fodio University, Lagos State University, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Babcock University, Bayero University, Kano and American University of Nigeria.
Field(s) of Study: Programs covered by the DOF OneWorld Merit Scholarship Award are: Accounting, Agricultural And Biosystem Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical And Information Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Information & Communications Technology,International Relations, Law, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Medicine and Surgery, Microbiology, Nursing, Petroleum Engineering, Soil Science.
About the Award: This course-specific scholarship, which grants New and Returning students the opportunity to study in select top-rated Nigerian universities seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. In addition to maintaining a high academic standard and demonstrating a commitment to continuous capacity development as leaders, students on this scholarship would be expected to carry out a community development project and would be expected to work in a social impact driven organization each summer for a 6-week period as a volunteer under standard work conditions.
Type: Undergeraduate
Eligibility: The scholarships are open to New and Returning Student categories who are citizens and residents of African Countries. The David Oyedepo Foundation OneWorld Merit Scholarship Award is open to Young Africans who:
Selection Criteria: Scholars must meet set DOF criteria in order for the scholarship to be renewed at the commencement of each new session.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Full academic tuition as stipulated by school for selected course
Duration of Program: The scholarship is for 4 or 5 years (subject to the university’s stipulated time for course completion).
How to Apply: Applicants should visit the foundation’s website http://davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal/scholarship. Read the application instructions and complete the online applications. Applicants must submit the application form and all required documents stated on the webpage.
Visit Program Webpage for details
Award Provider: David Oyedepo Foundation
Important Notes: New Student applications are applicable to prospective freshers only, i.e. 100 level.
Returning Student Applications are applicable to students who are already enrolled and are currently undergoing an undergraduate degree program, i.e. 200 level – 500 level.
Published Date : March 21, 2017
Categories : August, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in China, Undergraduate Scholarships
In order to further develop the education of international students, Jiangsu University provides scholarship for international students getting registered for English-taught degree education at Jiangsu University.
Application Deadline: 10th August 2017
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): China
Type: All master and PhD students and some bachelor* students
Field of Study: Bachelor programs covered under Presidential Scholarship:
Eligibility:
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Partial Scholarship
How to Apply:
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Jiangsu University
Published Date : October 14, 2016
Categories : Inspiration, Newsletter
Nothing can be more depressing for new job seekers than working on your resume, sending countless applications, and remaining in the category of the unemployed for more than a year. Six months in and no feedback from employers, let alone a call for interview.
Business owners are not looking to reduce the rate of unemployment. They are looking to grow their business. To work with people who will share in their vision and help move the company forward. Put yourself in the position of a business owner, you’ll want the same.
It then boils down to the same question, “How much value can you offer?” This is where the problems of most fresh graduates begin. It hasn’t been easy for the professional with job experience to get a better job. It certainly would be worse for fresh school leaver without so much as holiday job experience.
If you are in this position, you may not be able to change the way things work, but you can make yourself a better job candidate fit for your desired employment. Here are a few ways to become more employable in the face of stark unemployment.
Develop Computer-based skills
IT skills are now more important than ever in the job market. Virtually every establishment of any sort needs at least basic technology to make work smoother. Microsoft office, graphic design, web development and management, programming, search engine optimization, social media management, Digital Marketing.
Learning how to use a new piece of software is never a waste of time. This may sound cliché but a large number of job seekers out there have little to no basic computer and Information Technology skills.
Combining your current qualification with some IT skills will make you even more qualified for a vast number of jobs.
Come out of school with good grades
Imagine you are in a concert filled with hundreds of people but without the music and without the normal glee and thrill of every turn up. That’s a picture of a hall filled with jobseekers.
While high grades aren’t everything, many organisations still ask for a 2.1 degree as a minimum. Now imagine the 2.2 student struggling alongside the 2.1 and first class students for the same job position.
There are few other good jobs around without this criteria. Theses jobs place skill over academic qualification but appointment is usually based on referrals.
So if you, reading this, are still in school, do not give ear to people who say grades do not matter. They do matter especially if you have nothing else going for you; if you have no guts, no wits, nothing. In order to have the confidence to apply for certain job positions, you do need good grades. In order to compete with a teeming population of unemployed graduates on the streets, you need good grades. Additional touchups like job skills can be learned and adopted in a year or less.
Take Online Courses
Online courses are hot these days. People have been able to alter the course of their career by making use of free and paid learning materials readily available online to improve their knowledge. That you studied mechanical engineering in school does not confine you to work in engineering firms. Even if you must, you may not have the luxury to practice your profession. There are torrents of quality resources online to self-educate and be a well rounded individual.
Your online self-education may not come with a traditional qualification. But at you get to know more than you were taught in school. Here is a list of websites to learn Courses Online free.
Take that low-paying job
It’s easy to feel overqualified for certain positions. A great job is what every job seeker wants. Unfortunately, only few will get lucky. Many eyes are focused on that high paying job that it becomes almost impossible for a candidate without experience or contacts to get through.
Rather than focus all attention in getting that dream job, a better option is to start with experience rewarding jobs. It may not look like “the job” actually, considering the absence of “deserved” reward. Rather than spend years waiting for that perfect job, and becoming even less qualified as years roll by, you’ll be developing skills and experiences that can make way for a better job.
Go for entrepreneurship program(s)
Job seekers often get scared at the mention of entrepreneurship when as a result of the times, they should be thinking of developing real deep entrepreneurial skills. For every available job position out there, there are a hundred more people ready to fill the space. More jobs need to be created. You don’t have to be the born-entrepreneur. Use the adaptive spirit you inherited from student-hood to adapt to your current situation, even if you don’t feel you have what it takes.
There are entrepreneurship training programmes that can help you understand the basics of starting and running a business in your area. There are valuable business programs online if you can’t find a good one locally. Entrepreneurial skills will make you a better job candidate eventually.
Start a personal blog
Writing a blog has gone beyond personal online diaries. Blogs have become a powerful business and self marketing tool. Start a blog to show how much you know or want to know in your field of interest. It doesn’t have to be based on your academic qualification. It could be about anything that interests you. Then you’ll have all the space you need to self-promote and escalate your skills to include writing, Publicity, new media management and whatever skill in the area of interest that you blog about.
Master new media
Next to starting a personal blog is mastering new media. Communication and networking skills are now taken to mean ‘fluent in social media language’. Also, with the presence of many companies on new media platforms, it is only right that You keep up with the trend in changing networking methods. And if companies are online, then they may be checking you out. If they are checking you out, why not use social media to enhance your qualifications.
New media allows the right people, with the right skills at the right price, to be employed, regardless of where they live.
Use Twitter and Facebook responsibly, enrich the content of your LinkedIn page. Contribute sensibly to trending social issues, show your personality, solicit jobs online, find people with like minds, talk to people. The prospects of digital media are unlimited, tap into it.
Meet People
In order to get to the top, you have to climb the shoulders of others. So, it will help you to know that most of the time, it’s not what you know but who you know. You know who you know not by sitting in a place hoping people come to meet you. To meet more people, there are a number of activities you can be involved in if you just look around your environment. If you are prepared to meet people, you will increase the number of jobs that you can apply for.
Meeting people will require one to be co-operative, tolerant, contribute sensibly to a conversation, share ideas, be confident, give positive feedback.
Shadow/Volunteer/Intern
Your grades will get your foot in the door while your experience will keep you in any activity. Companies and scholarships like to bring on people who have given their time for free because it portrays real character and your interest in making a difference. So while you are waiting for that job to eventually come, you can improve on your skills by taking up a no-paying job. In the long run, you will not only remember the ‘suffer-days’ as the good ol’, you will also be the better for it for two reasons:
a) Working diligently for free will earn you recommendations from bosses or colleagues that may reward you with the actual opportunity that you seek
b) You will develop new skills and a wider understanding of what works and what doesn’t
To know what type of skill you need to nurture, it’s better to get involved in leading a project work, work alongside the leader of a project work, captain a sport team, chair a student committee, work in a Non-Governmental Organisation, accept a no-pay job (a fulfilling one).
Some of the important traits that you would need to focus are delegation of functions, encouraging staff to work towards common goals, giving timely and honest feedback, being fair in your dealings, being self-confident, having trust on staff, speak in positive tone, and possess the necessary skills and knowledge.
Be confident
Last and most important of these points is to attach confidence as one of your character traits. Many employable graduates do not get their dream jobs because of a lack of this trait.
If you get through to the later stages of interviews and assessment centres, it is because you have earned the right to be there. The company has seen potential in you and wants to know more. If you are not offered the job, move on to the next prospect. Always put your best foot forward in everything!
Published Date : October 4, 2016
Categories : March, Scholarship for Women, Scholarship in Netherlands
The Professor De Winter Master’s Scholarships in Netherlands for Women at University of Twente for Students of Non-EU/EEA Countries for the September 2017 academic session.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2017 | Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): University of Twente, Netherland
Eligible Field of Study
About Scholarship: The Professor de Winter Scholarship is provided by the inheritors of Professor de Winter and his wife. Professor de Winter was one of the founders of the research and education department of the ‘Technische Hogeschool Twente’ – which later became the University of Twente. In 1969 he became the first career counselor of Technical Physics. At that time, he had already been appointed as professor of Applied Physics at the department of Electrical Engineering.
Type: Masters degree
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: This scholarship is only available to excellent female students.
Number of Scholarships: not specified
Value of Scholarship:
Two-year study programme: The selected study programmes for this scholarship have a duration of two years. Students can receive an additional scholarship amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second when students meet the process requirements for the scholarship. These progress requirements in order to get a scholarship for the second year are:
Duration of Scholarship: two years
Eligible Countries:
How to Apply: You cannot apply for a Professor de Winter scholarship yourself. You need to be nominated by your faculty, after you have applied for the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) (link the Webpage link below)
Visit Scholarship Webpage for Details and to Apply (‘Application’ at the Left-hand corner)
Important Note: It is important to carefully read the information on the Scholarship Webpage before applying.
Published Date : September 28, 2016
Categories : Engineering, IT and Computer, July, Masters Scholarships, Medicine Scholarship, October, Scholarships in UK, Sciences
The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries.
Application Deadline: application for December 2017 intake closes 13th October 2017.
Successful applicants will be notified by 30th October 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing and Third World countries
To be taken at (country): Malaysia
Eligible Fields of Study:
About the Award: Nottingham University, Malaysia is pleased to offer scholarships for international students starting full-time Masters taught courses. 10 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education.
Type: Masters Taught
Eligibility: In order to apply for one of these scholarships, candidate must;
Number of Awardees: 10
Value of Scholarship: 100% tuition fee waiver
Duration of Scholarship: Whole duration of programme
How to Apply:
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Nottingham University, Malaysia campus
Published Date : August 30, 2016
Categories : By Country, Engineering, Ghana, Government Scholarships, Kenya, Masters Scholarships, Mathematics, Middle East & North Africa, Muslim Scholarship, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, Scholarship for Nigerians, Sciences, September, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Uganda
Brief description: The Government of Iran has made scholarship offers to the African Union Commission, through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable African students study in Iran in the 2016-2017 Academic Year.
Application Deadline: 9th September, 2016
Eligible Countries: All African countries
To be taken at (country): Iran
Eligible Fields of Study: The scholarships are intended for studies leading to the award of Masters (MSc), or Doctorate (PhD) degrees in the following Engineering, Science and Mathematics fields:
• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science (Hardware Engineering)
• Computer Science (Software Engineering)
• Electrical Engineering
• Geo Sciences (Mineral Exploration)
• Geo Sciences (Petroleum Geo Sciences)
• Information and Communications Technologies
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Space Sciences
• Statistics
About the Award: The Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union Commission has the role to ensure the coordination of AU programmes on human resource development matters. It also has the mandate to promote science and technology in the continent. The Department encourages and provides technical support to Member States in the implementation of policies and programmes in the above fields. It promotes research and publication on science and technology, promotes cooperation among Member States on education and training as well as youth participation in the integration of the continent; and acts as the Secretariat for the Scientific Council for Africa.
Type: Masters and PhD
Eligibility: The scholarships are open to:
All qualified African Nationals who meet the admission requirements set forth below.
Candidates with potential, motivation and desire to play transformative leadership roles in Africa, especially as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.
Admission Requirements for Masters Programmes
Candidates applying for MSc programmes must satisfy the following requirements:
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field.
• Maximum age of 26 years.
Selection Criteria: Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre-selection.
Admission Requirements for PhD Programmes
Candidates applying for PhD programmes must satisfy the following requirements:
• A Masters degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university
• Maximum age of 31 years.
Value of Scholarship: Fully-funded. Tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, medical insurance
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of programme
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted with a cover letter stating motivations for applying. Applications must also be accompanied with the following:
• Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts, and personal details page of national passport (at least six month valid)
• Clear colored passport size photograph (3*4)
• Recommendations from 3 Professors
• Health Certificate
• Completed Application Form
• Applicants for PhD programmes are required to send in a 3 to 5 page research concept note
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Government of Iran
Important Notes: Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered.
Published Date : July 21, 2016
Categories : August, Engineering, Newsletter, Undergraduate Scholarships
Brief description: Aurecon Bursary Scheme offers top performing scholars and students financial support covering Engineering related degrees at accredited universities in South Africa.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2016
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be taken at (country): South Africa
Eligible Fields of Study: Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
About the Award: At Aurecon, we know we are only as strong as our people. And we believe that our business’ future relies on the education and skills of tomorrow’s leaders. So we invest in various bursary programmes, to help develop and support passionate, driven and innovative individuals.
Aurecon bursaries are awarded to deserving students for studies at various tertiary institutions in fields specifically related to the company’s activities. Students from approved universities which offer programmes that lead to professional careers in engineering are considered, with bursaries available for students studying in selected Engineering fields
Type: BSc or BEng
Eligibility: To be eligible, candidate:
Number of Awardees: Several
Value of Scholarship: up to R90,000.00 (subject to change). Practical training will also be given applicable to the qualification, as required by their educational institution.
Duration of Scholarship: Per annum. The bursary will be renewed annually if the student’s academic performance is satisfactory.
How to Apply: Visit Scholarship Webpage to apply
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: Aurecon Group
Published Date : July 21, 2016
Categories : August, Engineering, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, PhD Scholarships, Tanzania
Brief description: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Dar-es-Salaam is offering tanzanian students scholarship opportunity to undertake Msc and PhD studies at the University.
Application Deadline: 31st August, 2016
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Tanzania
To be taken at (country): Tanzania
Eligible Fields of Study:
About the Award: The project focuses on capacity building on scientific research on oil and gas technology at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, CoET, UDSM. In addition to fulfilment of academic requirement for relevant degree award, candidates sponsored by this project are expected to contribute to the said overall project goals within four years period (January 2016 – December 2019).
Type: Msc and PhD
Eligibility: Eligibility of Sponsorship for MSc Candidates
Eligibility of Sponsorship for PhD Candidates
Number of Awardees: 4 (four). 2 scholarships each for Msc and PhD
Value of Scholarship: Full tuition
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of course
How to Apply: Send the following documents to [email protected] and copy to [email protected] 31August 2016; a) Copy of admission letter to the relevant degree at the University of Dar es Salaam. b) CV indicating academic achievements, research activities and publication (if any). c) Copy of BSc academic transcript for MSc candidates. d) Copy of BSc and MSc academic transcripts for PhD candidates.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: University of Dar es Salaam.
Published Date : July 7, 2016
Categories : August, Contests/Awards, Newsletter, Other contests, Southern Africa
Brief description: British Petroleum is offering university graduates from South Africa and Mozambique the opportunity to get structured training in the downstream sector for a period of months.
Application Deadline: 31st August, 2016
Offered annually? No
Eligible Countries: South Africa and Mozambique
To be taken at (country): South Africa and Mozambique
Eligible Fields of Study: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing Communications and related fields
About the Award: The BP Southern Africa Downstream Challenge Graduate Programme will be based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and Mozambique, for the 2017 Intake. Downstream Challenge is BP’s early career graduate development programme, and the aim of the programme is to build fully competent independent professionals within a discipline to support business.
Type: Contest
Eligibility: There are different categories which require differing eligibilities namely:
Job Title: Chemical Engineering Downstream Challenge. Location: Johannesburg
– Bachelor degree Bsc/B Engineering in Chemical Engineering
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Finance Downstream Challenge Programme Location: Johannesburg
– An honours degree in Finance / Accounting / Finance Management /Economics / BCom Management
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Downstream Challenge Location: Johannesburg
– A Bachelor degree BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Mozambique Finance Downstream Challenge Programme Location: Mozambique
– An honours degree in Finance / Accounting / Financial Management /Economics/ BCom Management
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Mozambique Human Resources Downstream Challenge Programme Location: Mozambique
– Honours degree in HR studies/ Industrial or Organisational Psychology
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Mozambique Supply Chain/Logistics Downstream Challenge Programme Location: Mozambique
– An honours degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Sales and Marketing Downstream Challenge Programme Location: Johannesburg
– An honours degree in Sales/ Marketing
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Job Title: Supply Chain/Logistics Downstream Challenge Location: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
– An honours degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics
– Academic average of at least 65%
– Knowledge of current discipline, specific trends, theories/approaches and benchmarks
– Little or no professional work experience
Duration of Programme: 36 months
Value of Programme: Candidates will:
Number of Awardees: Not specified
How to Apply: Visit Programme Webpage to learn how to apply
Visit Programme Webpage for details
Award Provider: British Petroleum
Published Date : June 22, 2016
Categories : Engineering, Newsletter, November, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
Brief description: The University of Manchester is offering its President’s Doctoral Scholar Awards (PDS Award) for September 2017 entry to all nationalities and research areas.
Application Deadline: End of November 2016 (exact date TBC)
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): UK
Eligible Field of Study: Engineering and Physical Sciences
About the Award: The University of Manchester is committed to supporting postgraduate research students. Each year the University invests substantially in doctoral funding. In addition to these internal funds, the University is highly successful in attracting sponsorship for research students, in particular from the research councils, industry, trusts and charities.
Type: Doctoral Research
Eligibility: PDS Award funding will be allocated to the most outstanding applicants seeking PhD training opportunities.
Based on the academic track-record of candidates, and evidence of research potential, the University will select its Presidential Scholars from the various candidates across our 2016 funding schemes. For this reason, PhD projects will not be specifically listed as offering PDS Awards at this stage. Instead, the most outstanding candidates will receive confirmation of their PDS Awards status alongside confirmation of their PhD place and funding.
Selection Criteria: Applicants must have obtained (or expect to obtain) a minimum first-class honours degree (or equivalent), and ideally hold a Masters-level qualification at merit or distinction (or equivalent). They should also have a track-record of engaging with research. This may include contributions to publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience, prizes/accolades for previous research work, setting up research collaborations with other groups etc.
Number of Awardees: At least 40 scholarships will be awarded
Value of Scholarship: PDS Awards status will entitle our successful candidates to a further £1,000 enhancement to their funded stipend/living allowance. They will also benefit from:
Duration of Scholarship: Duration of research
How to Apply: There is not a separate application form to complete for the Award, candidates should simply mention the PDS Award to the School during the application process (e.g. the funding section of the application form or by email to the admissions office).
Candidates should visit the Scholarship Webpage for more information before applying
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: University of Manchester School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Published Date : June 13, 2016
Categories : August, Engineering, Newsletter
Application Deadline: 31st August,2016 | Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be taken at (country): South Africa
Brief description: GIBB is offering bursary opportunities to South African students studying Engineering at any South African university.
Eligible Field of Study: Civil Engineering,Electrical Engineering,Engineering,Mechanical Engineering
About the Award: GIBB’s bursary programme aims at attracting exceptional young talent to the firm. Bursaries awarded are for full-time university students, studying engineering.
Type: Honours or Masters
Eligibility:
Students must be South African citizens with a valid ID Book / Card.
Students must be studying towards an Engineering Degree, Honours or Masters, with specialisation in the following disciplines: Civil, Electrical, Rail and Roads.
Students must have successfully completed their 1st year of study.
For students in University 2nd, 3rd year, Honours or Masters, studying in one of the fields mentioned above need to maintain a 60% average to apply.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: A GIBB bursary covers:
Duration of Bursary: 12 Months
How to Apply: Candidates must attach certified copies of the below documents in order to be considered:
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: GIBB Engineerimg
Published Date : June 3, 2016
Categories : Engineering, Internet & Tech, Scholarship for Nigerians, Short Courses & Training
Application Deadline: 15th June, 2016, 12 midnight
Offered annually? No
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria. Huawei Training Centers in Abuja & Lagos.
Brief description: Huawei in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria is introducing the ICT for change programme as part of the Government’s dedication to encourage the use and improvement of ICT in the country
Eligible of Study: Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, ICT, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other ICT related courses.
About the Training: The Huawei ICT for Change is an empowerment programme by Huawei Technologies Company, Nigeria, Limited, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria(as part of the FG Youth and Student Development and Job Creation Programme) to train a number of youths in ICT and related fields.
Offered Since: Not stated
Type: ICT Training
Eligibility: This program is designed for Universities/Polytechnics Graduates of Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, ICT, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other ICT related courses. All applicants must be between 18 – 30 years.
Selection Criteria:
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Training: Successful candidates will be taken on FREE courses like:
Although the training will be free, successful candidates are to provide for their living and transport expenses.
Duration of Training: Not stated
How to Apply: Candidates should visit the Training webpage to apply
Visit Training Webpage for details
Award Provider: Huawei Technologies Company, Nig, Ltd, Federal Government of Nigeria.
Published Date : May 20, 2016
Categories : By Courses, Engineering, July, Kenya, Newsletter
Application Deadline: 16th of July 2016 for the September academic session. Awardees will be notified by the 30th July 2016
Offered annually? Not known
Eligible Countries: Kenya
To be taken at: Teesside University’s UK campus in Middlesbrough.
Brief description: In association with the Kenya High Commission for the UK, Teesside University is offering three partial tuition fee scholarships to Kenyan Nationals, whether domiciled in Kenya or from the diaspora.
Eligible Field of Study: Petroleum Engineering, MSc in Oil & Gas Management, petroleum engineering, geological qualifications, civil engineering qualification, mechanical engineering, geophysics, chemical engineering, petrophysics, physics, mathematics or chemistry.
About the Award: The three scholarships will be awarded in this way:
Type: Postgraduate Degree
Eligibility:
Number of Awardees: Three (3)
Value of Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: Not stated
How to Apply:Please complete the application form in full and submit with your 500 word essay and supporting documents no later than 16th July 20he16. Please fill the application form here
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: The Kenyan Governnment, University of Teesside
Published Date : February 29, 2016
Categories : Engineering, March, Masters Scholarships, Scholarships in UK, Tanzania
Application Deadline: Applications for September intake of Academic Year 2016-2017 is open until 15 March 2016. | Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Tanzania
To be taken at (country): University of Aberdeen, Heriot Watt University, Cranfield University, Robert Gordon University (UK)
Brief description: The BG Tanzania International Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for Geoscience and Engineering is aimed at Tanzanian graduates who want to complete their postgraduate education in the UK and access future employment opportunities in the energy and related sectors.
Eligible Field of Study: following Masters of Science degrees in UK universities:
University of Aberdeen
Heriot Watt University
Cranfield University
Robert Gordon University
About Scholarship
The scheme offers Tanzanian graduates the opportunity to pursue postgraduate education at universities in the UK, with a focus on specific geoscience and engineering courses that are particularly relevant for Tanzania’s emerging oil and gas sectors.
Covering a range of 23 taught courses at four UK universities, the scheme is funded by BG Tanzania and administered by the British Council Tanzania.
Scholarship Offered Since: not specified
Scholarship Type: Masters of Science degrees
Eligibility
Applicants should:
Number of Scholarships: This Scheme offers 10 scholarships each year to Tanzanian graduates to study for Masters of Science degrees in UK universities.
Value of Scholarship:
Scholarship awards are granted for a maximum period of 12 months, for courses starting in September 2016.
The awards are comprehensive, covering academic tuition fees and related administrative expenses, registration fees, field work costs, living expenses, a return airfare, support with visa applications, and pastoral care while in the UK.
The emerging natural gas sector will offer attractive employment opportunities for Tanzanian citizens with the relevant technical skills.
Upon successful completion of one of the courses included in the scheme, beneficiaries have the potential to qualify for participation in the BG Group’s International Graduate Programme.
Beneficiaries will also be well equipped to access employment opportunities with other energy companies and companies involved in the energy sector’s supply chain
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study
Deadline: 15 March 2016.
By this date, completed applications should have reached the British Council office in Dar es Salaam. Applicants will be shortlisted and invited for interviews, and the final selection of scholars will announced by April 2016.
How to Apply
Step 1: If you are interested in applying, you first have to submit an application for a place to study to one of the universities and for one of the courses included in the Scheme.
Step 2: If and when you have received an offer for a place from one of those universities, you can apply by downloading the application form. The link can be found below.
Step 3: Submit your completed application pack to British Council Tanzanial. Conditional offers are acceptable, if the only outstanding conditions are funding and proving an appropriate level of English language comprehension.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Scholarship Provider: BG Group
Published Date : July 17, 2015
Categories : Engineering, Government Scholarships, IT and Computer, Masters Scholarships, May, Scholarships in Asia, September
Scholarship Name: Irena Scholarship Programme
Brief description: 2015/2017 Government of United Arab Emirates sponsored scholarships for Master of Science at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology
Accepted Subject Areas: Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Science, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Systems and Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering
About Scholarship
In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, IRENA is awarding up to 20 scholarships at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology. The Programme extends to the eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.
All IRENA scholars are entitled to generous benefits and are offered IRENA’s exclusive Lecture Programme, which will provide IRENA’s scholars with an overview of the current state of renewable energies.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
Eligibility
Submit your application, if you comply with following MASDAR Institute criteria:
And following IRENA criteria:
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? About 20 financial awards will be offered
What are the benefits?
Full financial support is provided to IRENA MSc scholars
Tuition fees, textbooks, laptop, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses are covered by the scholarships. In addition a cost of living allowance is granted to IRENA MSc scholars.
No bond or conditions are attached to the scholarship upon graduation.
IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and a unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand information on current renewable energy developments.
How long will sponsorship last? Two years Programmes,
Eligible Countries
All countries are eligible to apply with preference to students from developing countries
To be taken at (country): Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology at United Arab Emirate
Application Deadline: The application process for IRENA Scholarship for the academic year 2015-2017 has opened on 1 November 2014 and will close on 31 May 2015 or 15 September 2015
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
Interested students apply for an IRENA MSc Scholarship directly through MASDAR Institute’s website. Applications have to be submitted electronically. All required proofs and certificates have to be sent to MASDAR Institute. A listing on the required documents can be obtained on MASDAR Institute’s website.
Important: Please indicate in the online application by keying in “IRENA” after your passport number in the relevant field, e.g. 12345678 – IRENA. If this indication is not given, the student will apply for a regular scholarship and not be able to benefit from exclusive IRENA services granted to IRENA MSc scholars.
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors
Government of the United Arab Emirates
Important Notes:
Applicants for IRENA’s Scholarship Programme, will be admitted in accordance to the academic standards and regulations of Masdar Institute. Out of those who passed, IRENA will select the winning candidates in accordance with additional criteria.
Published Date : June 10, 2015
Categories : Engineering, June, Masters Scholarships, Scholarships in UK, Sciences
Brief description: Loughborough University Graduate School International Scholarships for Masters study in UK 2015/2016
Accepted Subject Areas: Applicants to the following Departments will Automatically be considered for a scholarship – provided the initial application is complete and contains all the relevant information (degree transcripts, references etc.). For these Departments there is no separate scholarship application process.
For all other Departments list below, students are invited to apply for a scholarship after an offer of a place has been made.
About Scholarship
Loughborough University will offer over 100 postgraduate scholarships taught programme for the 2013/2014 academic year, to new self-financing full-time international students who are permanently resident in a country outside the European Union (EU).
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
Who is qualified to apply?
How Many Scholarships are available?
Over One Hundred (100) scholarships will be awarded
What is the benefit?
These scholarships will be to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee and that value will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Duration: Each scholarship will last for 1 year masters program.
Eligible Countries: International students from countries outside EU
Where will it be taken (country): Loughborough University, UK
Application Deadline: The closing date for 2015/2016 applications is 30th June 2015, though applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be offered a scholarship with their offer of a place.
Applicants to the Departments listed above will automatically be considered for a scholarship – provided the initial application is complete and contains all the relevant information (degree transcripts, references etc.). For these Departments there is no separate scholarship application process.
Visit the Scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors
Scholarship is offered by the Loughborough University
Important Notes:
Published Date : May 27, 2015
Categories : Engineering, June, Masters Scholarships, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship for Nigerians
Application Deadline : Application closes Midnight, Friday 9th June, 2015. | Offered annually? Yes
Scholarship Name: NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
Brief description: Mobil Producing Nigeria is offering 2015 International Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students to study for masters in Engineering and Geosciences
Eligible Field of Study
About Scholarship
In continuation of Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Mobile Producing Nigeria offer International Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue post-graduate studies in the disciplines listed above:
Scholarship Offered Since: 2007
Scholarship Type: Masters Scholarship
Eligiblity
1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (MSc or MEng) in the 2015/2016 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would be an advantage.
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship
The EEPNL scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.
Duration of scholarship: For the duration of study
Eligible African Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at: International universities
How to Apply
Before you start this application
1. Ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:
2. Ensure you label these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.
3. Ensure you attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.
Go to here to apply
Click on “apply now” tab.
Click on “Register Now” to create an account and follow the registration process.
Sponsors: Mobile Producing Nigeria
Important Notes:
Published Date : March 16, 2015
Categories : More Updates, Newsletter
First it was ‘Tuke Tuke’, a car built by students of the University of Benin in May 2014. A car that, according to the Media Manager of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Mr Precious Okolobo, passed international technical evaluation in Rotterdam, Netherland.
The car was to race at the 2014 Shell Eco-Marathon in Netherlands along with cars from 25 mostly advanced countries. It was a major feat in automotive technology innovation for Nigeria.
2015 ABUCAR from Ahmadu Bello University Students
From ‘Tuke Tuke’, students from the Mechanical Engineering department of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, has taken it a step further to manufactured two eco-friendly energy efficient cars.
The locally-made cars named ABUCAR 1 and ABUCAR 2, manufactured in collaboration with Shell Nigeria, were displayed on 16 March 2015 on campus.
According to Dr. Mohammed Dauda, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, the eco-friendly energy efficient car will participate in Shell Eco Marathon Competition in May 2015.
Dr. Dauda said that they started this project when Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited invited ABU to participate in Shell Eco-Marathon Competition.
About the Shell Eco-marathon challenges
Shell Eco-marathon challenges student teams from around the world to design, build and race ultra-energy efficient vehicles. The winners are the teams that go the furthest using the least amount of energy. All cars are expected to pass a strict technical inspection to check that they are fit for purpose and safe before they are allowed to race.
This competition is held in America, Europe and Asia. The ABUCAR will be participating in the European race in Netherlands in May this year.
“All materials used for this car were sourced locally. Though, there are things that we did not fabricate ourselves, you will be surprised that some of the components like the electrical, we just looked at an old computer system and then adopted some of the components that were useful to us. So, this is one example of what we did, which is recycling, otherwise, I will say 100 per cent of the things we used were produced here in Zaria”.
– Mohammed Dauda, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria
This is a practical demonstration of what the Nigerian and African youths can achieve if giving the right platform and opportunity. Well done guys!
Published Date : September 27, 2012
Categories : Engineering, Masters Scholarships, Newsletter, October, Scholarship for Nigerians
Scholarship Name: NNPC/ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
Brief description
Mobil Producing Nigeria is offering 2012 National Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students to study for masters in Engineering and Geosciences in Nigerian Universities
Accepted Subject Areas?
Geosciences
Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Structure, Electrical/Electronics, Sub-Sea and Marine)
About Scholarship
In continuation of Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Mobil Producing Nigeria offer Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates who are currently pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters Degree) in the above disciplines in Nigeria Universities.
Scholarship Offered Since: 2007
Scholarship Type: Masters Scholarship
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
1. Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the above listed disciplines.
2. Must have admission for 2012/2013 for the required course of study in a Nigeria university (MSc. or M.Eng. only)
Who is qualified to apply?
Nigerian graduates who are currently pursuing Masters studies in Nigerian Universities
Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.
How Many Funding Positions are available? Several
What are the benefits?
The EEPNL scholarship award applies to a fixed tuition, books, accommodation & living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.
How long will sponsorship last? Onetime financial award
Eligible African Countries
Nigeria
To be taken at: Nigerian Universities
Application Deadline is Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
If you are qualified and interested in this scholarship, please complete the form in “Apply Here” on the website and submit as instructed (see link : http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/index.html).
Sponsors
Mobile Producing Nigeria
Important Notes:
Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take an aptitude/skills test.
Strict compliance with the guidelines is advised.
Applications not received within 2 weeks of Advertisement will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the names published on the website.
Published Date : July 18, 2012
Categories : Internet & Tech, Online Courses
It’s about the MIT OpenCourseWare free online learning for ALL
Education is no longer a matter of privilege or merit. It’s no longer about time and space either. Anyone from any part of the world, from any location, at any time can access free quality education at zero or little cost. With a computer or mobile device and internet connectivity, which is ubiquitous in its usage, you can gain free quality education with the free online courses and learning environment available on the internet today. One of such free online education is provided by Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT, US through the MIT OpenCourseWare.
What is MIT OpenCourseWare?
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a permanent free web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content and is open and available to anyone around the world. The over 2100 OCW course materials reflect almost all the undergraduate and graduate subjects taught at MIT. Whether you want to improve on your present skill, refresh your memory, decide on the right field for you to go into or want to learn at your own space for your own benefit, MIT OpenCourseWare provides the opportunity. You get access to free lecture notes, exams, and audio and videos contents from MIT. No registration required.
You can browse courses by department or use the advanced search to locate a specific course or topic. High school students and educators should check out Highlights for High School at http://ocw.mit.edu/high-school
What MIT OpenCourseWare is NOT
How to register to use MIT OpenCourseWare
There is no registration or enrollment process because OCW is not a credit-bearing or degree-granting initiative.
Can I get a certificate?
No. MIT OpenCourseWare is a publication of the course materials that support the dynamic classroom interactions of an MIT education; it is not a degree-granting or credit-bearing initiative. However, you should work through the materials at your own pace, and in whatever manner you desire.
If you want a degree or certificate education, you either have to take online learning programs from an accredited online university or attend a tradition institution.
Audio/Video Courses
The following courses by department contain substantial video and/or audio content for effective learning.
Visit the Audio/Video course section now to start search for a free online course
If MIT OpenCourseWare offers you the benefit you seek, you can support this work by making a donation. Learn more
Published Date : July 7, 2012
Categories : Engineering, July, Scholarships in Australia, Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship Name: African Professionals of Australia/Curtin University Scholarship Award 2012
Brief description
African Professionals of Australia offers Undergraduate Scholarship at Curtin University for African citizen or African descent in field of Engineering, Australia 2012
Accepted Subject Areas?
Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
About Scholarship
The African Professionals of Australia sponsors Merit based scholarship at Curtin University, Australia to encourage academic excellence and leadership development among African Australian university students in the engineering disciplines.
Who is qualified to apply?
ü Applicants must be an African citizen or of African descent
ü Minimum Required cwa of 65
ü Must be a paid up member of APA
ü Major in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? One
What are the benefits?
The award will be $1000
African Countries are eligible
To be taken at (country): Australia
What time of year does Application Close?
Application Deadline is 31 July 2012
How can I Apply?
Applicants must submit a 300 word minimum essay in response to the following question:
ü “What advice would you offer fellow engineering students to motivate them to make academic excellence a priority in their university career?”
ü “Why has academic excellence been a priority in your university career, and how do you influence fellow engineering students to follow your example?”
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors
African Professionals of Australia
Important Notes:
Email all the following to [email protected]
If an applicant is not a member of the APA and wishes to do so they can join on-line – associate membership costs $50
Published Date : June 18, 2012
Categories : Engineering, June, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship for Nigerians
Scholarship Name: Nigerian AGIP Exploration Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Brief description
AGIP Scholarship 2012/2013: Nigerian AGIP Exploration invites application from qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the Postgraduate Scholarship Award in 2 categories: Nigerian and Overseas scholarships
Accepted Subject Areas?
Only candidates offered admission to study in areas related to the under-listed courses should apply for AGIP Scholarship:
About Scholarship
The Nigerian Agip Exploration –NAE, on behalf of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/NAE/OANDO, through its committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, offers the Nigeria AGIP Exploration Postgraduate Scholarship Program 2012/2013.
Scholarship Type: Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students
Who is qualified to apply?
To be eligible for this AGIP scholarship 2012/2013, candidates must:
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Several
Eligible African Countries
Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigerian Universities or Overseas
What time of year does Application Close?
The application will be closed on Friday June 29, 2012
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
to apply for the AGIP Scholarship 2012/2013, applicants must submit an application stating the following in a one row excel format, strictly in the order shown in the sample below:
Surname |First name |Sex |Institution attended |Degree obtained |Class of degree |Year of graduation |Proposed course of study/foreign university |Proposed course of study/Nigerian university |State of origin |Local govt. of origin |Date of birth |e-mail address |GSM number |Contact address
Example
Hassan |Effiong |F |University of Abuja |B.Sc Pet. Engr. |Second class upper (2.1) |2011 |Marine Engineering/University of Ife |Abia |Umuahia |October 4, 1984 |[email protected] |08011000011 |26 Etiebet street lagos
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original and photocopies of their credentials for screening.
Complete Applications should be sent to: [email protected].
Sponsors
Nigerian AGIP Exploration
Important Notes:
Short listed candidates will be required to take an aptitude test. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for aptitude test. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
Published Date : May 26, 2012
Categories : Engineering, October, Scholarships, Scholarships in UK, Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarship Name: Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarship
Brief description
Halliburton is offering undergraduate Scholarship for International students from any country at University of Aberdeen UK,2012
Accepted Subject Areas?
Engineering, Geology & Petroleum Geology
About Scholarship
Halliburton, one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, is offering two Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships. Halliburton will award one Specialist Engineering Scholarship and one Specialist Geology and Petroleum Geology Scholarship for international students from any country.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
Scholarship Type: Partial Undergraduate Scholarship
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
The Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstration of specific personal characteristics (please see Guidelines for Applicants for full details).
Who is qualified to apply?
The Scholarships are open to students, on the degree programmes listed below, commencing: 3rd year of a BEng, 3rd or 4th year of a MEng or 3rd year of a BSc in September 2012:
BEng Petroleum Engineering
BEng Engineering (Integrated)
BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical)
BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Computer Aided Engineering)
BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Materials)
BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Management)
BEng Engineering (Mechanical)
BEng Chemical Engineering
MEng Chemical Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering
MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Materials
MEng Petroleum Engineering
BSc Geology and Petroleum Geology
You should note that the scholarships are open to all students regardless of nationality, where they are domiciled, or fee structure to which they belong to.
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Two (2)
What are the benefits?
The successful applicants will each receive £2,000 per annum for either two or three years as determined by programme classification, year of award and date of graduation.
In addition to the financial support, the Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships offer:
– Student Mentoring
– The opportunity to apply for paid summer placement
How long will sponsorship last? Two or Three years
Eligible Countries
All countries
To be taken at (country): University of Aberdeen UK
What time of year does Application Close?
Application Deadline is 22 October 2012
Offered annually? Not Specified
How can I Apply?
To apply for this financial aid, complete the application form, and send it together with a recent CV, and your reference, to Mrs Jenny Styles (address supplied in Guidelines below).
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors
Halliburton
Important Notes:
If you have any queries not answered by the guidelines below please contact Jenny Styles (email: [email protected], tel: 01224 273597).
You will be told whether or not your application has been successful by post at the correspondence address on your application form by 9 November 2012.
Application Docs
Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarships Application Form 2012-13
Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarship Guidelines 2012-13
Halliburton Undergraduate Scholarship Reference Form 2012-13
Published Date : May 24, 2012
Categories : Scholarships
All candidates who made the Federal University of Technology, Akure their first or/and second choice(s) and obtained a minimum score of 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in March, 2012 are invited for computer-based screening exercise at the University from Wednesday, 6th June to Saturday, 9th June, 2012.
Similarly, candidates who made FUTA their first or/and second choice(s) for the Direct Entry Admission for the 2012/2013 academic session are also invited for a computer-based Pre-Admission screening exercise on Saturday, 9th June, 2012.
The computer-based screening exercise will hold as scheduled below:
| Day/Date | School | Departments |
| Day 1 Wednesday 6th June 2012 |
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SAAT) | Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Electronics Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Mining Engineering |
| Day 2 Thursday 7th June 2012 |
School of Sciences (SOS) | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Statistics, Mathematics and Physics |
| Day 3 Friday 8th June 2012 |
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS) School of Environmental Technology (SET) School of Management Technology (SMAT) |
SAATAgricultural Economics and Extension Crop Soil and Pest Management Animal Production and Health Ecotourism and Wildlife Management Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Food Science Technology Forestry and Wood Technology.SEMS Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Meteorology. SET Architecture, Estate Management, SMAT Project Management Technology, Transport Management Technology, |
| Day 4 Saturday 9th June 2012 |
Direct Entry | All Departments |
Candidates are to come strictly according to their schedule that would be obtained automatically (printed) from the internet after their registration.
Registration Procedure
Each candidate is to make a payment of N2,000:00 (exclusive of bank commission/charges) at any commercial Bank nation-wide using the e-transact platform. .
Please note that the CANDIDATE’S UTME/DE Registration number and the full name should be correctly provided at the point of payment.
After the payment, each candidate should visit the University website and complete an online registration form. The completed form which will indicate the exact date and time for the screening exercise should be printed for the candidate’s use.
Read More on How to Complete Registration
Published Date : May 9, 2012
Categories : Jobs, Jobs in Nigeria
Siemens Nigeria is set to recruit for a Local Sales Manager, Compression & Solutions Turbo Equipment. Siemens is an equal opportunity employer; therefore all applications received will be treated with the same level of attention.
Job Position: Local Sales Manager, Compression & Solutions Turbo Equipment (Lagos)
What are my responsibilities?
What do I need to qualify for this job?
Application Closing Date
15th May 2012
How do I apply?
Interested and qualified candidates should please send their CVs to: [email protected]
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Published Date : May 1, 2012
Categories : Newsletter, Scholarship for Nigerians, Undergraduate Scholarships
In October 2011, NNPC/Chevron National University Scholarship Awards invited applications from University students in their second year (200level) to apply for the scholarship through an electronic application system, and attracted thousands of applicants. The first phase of the test was held on November 19 2011
The NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship aptitude test is now scheduled to hold on Saturday, 5th of May 2012
The undergraduate scholarship award is intended for Students in Nigerian Universities in the fields of Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science, Architecture, Business Administration/Economics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Environmental Studies/Surveying, Geology/Geophysics, Law, Mass Communication/Journalism, Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy, Petroleum Engineering
Shortlisted applicants have been sent SMS messages. If you were shortlisted for the NNPC/Chevron JV scholarship, you have to Login to your account on dragnetnigeria.com by entering your ID and password. After you login, select your preferred test location from those available.
Test locations and Centers
The following test locations and centers are available
Lagos
Chams City: No 2, Isaac John Street, Ikeja G.R.A, Ikeja, Lagos
Abuja/FCT
Chams City: Plot 66, 1st Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Road, By Federal Character Commission, Central Abuja
Rivers
Chams City: No 83, Stadium Road, Beside FEDEX Express, Port-Harcourt
Edo
university of Benin International ICT Center: University of Benin(Ugbowo Campus) Edo State, Nigeria.
Kaduna
AFRIHUB: Rafin Guza, By Beilging International School. Kawo Extention.Kaduna
Enugu
AfriHUB: Beside Lady Ibiam Hostel, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
All tests will be held on 5 May 2012
Published Date : December 15, 2011
Categories : Student Tips
Students are not here to worship what is known but to question it.
Anonymous
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
Japanese Proverb
Your university/college days is one you will live to remember; and whether you’ll remember this stage of your life in satisfaction or in regret depends on what you make of it. This is a very important stage of a young life of which the experience you create is totally your responsibility. As graduates out of school, looking back through school days as a student in Higher Institution, we sometimes wish we’ve known better than we did at that time. If you learn to look at things from the bright side, you‘ll understand there’s not room for regrets because everything we did and didn’t do while in school should all turn to be profitable experiences; it’s just a matter of how you look at it. If you are a student currently in a higher institution; University, Polytechnic or College of Education, I want to share with you a few tips that will help you have an interesting experience in school and prepare for your career after school.
The country isn’t so fresh graduate-friendly, and just hoping for a better life after school is not enough. They say, it gets easier after school but from what we see around us, you’ll wonder how true that is. There are said to be currently over 19.7% unemployed graduates in Nigeria (I personally doubt the near-correctness of this figure); some taking to odd jobs just to find their daily bread, hoping for a miracle, others trying so hard to find a better life with little results. I was once in the shoes of trying to figure out what would work for me, and looking back (excluding issues with the country not making necessary provisions for fresh Nigerian graduates) things would have been a lot easier if we had laid a better foundation for ourselves during school days. History doesn’t have to repeat itself. You can always learn from those before you.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.
Albert Einstein
1. Choose the Right course to Study
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
Carl Jung
If you ask most students in higher institution today why they chose their course of study, most will hardly give you a reason. For some, it’s just the name; Industrial Chemistry just sounds good. Some might say a rich uncle is making a good living from the profession. For other it’s either the profession sounds high-paying or they just don’t have a clue. An Architect friend said he chose to study Architecture because he enjoyed how an Architect he once met makes and receives calls while on construction site; it just felt good watching him control things with his phone. I made similar judgments when filling my Jamb form in 2002. I chose Petroleum Engineering because I felt it could easily grant me financial freedom once I graduate from school and get a job in an Oil-Company; but that wasn’t such a good idea. In five years of studying petroleum engineering at the federal university of technology Owerri, I never saw an Oil rig (except in theory) let alone step my feet on one. Funny enough I didn’t care to. So how does that come to play; aspiring petroleum engineer, at the time, not enthusiastic about visiting an oil-rig for once in his career. If you are a prospective undergraduate students, ask yourself; why do I want to go to the university or college? Do I really care about becoming a Microbiologist? What is the point; really, in spending four to five years learning to become something I have no interest in? Do I accept to study a course hoping to fit into it? How employable or self-employable is this profession considering the economic situation in the country? How equipped are our universities to train me on this course?
Before you fill a course choice in your Jamb form, be sure to talk to at least two professionals (online or offline) in the field. Ask them questions on what the profession involves and it’s applicability in the country. Research the internet and read about the field you intend to study. Whatever you have to do, just be sure you understand the details of the field you are going into before making your career choice. This is supposed to be the job of the Guidance and Counseling Office in secondary schools; to guide students on choosing the right courses to study in higher institutions, but I wonder how effective it is these days.
I read a funny story of a student who chose to study Psychiatry in school only for him to realize by his second year that what he actually wanted to choose was Psychology. You wouldn’t make such mistake, would you? Choose a course to study consciously and have a reason for it. Choose the course, don’t let it choose you.
2. Make a Clear Decision for going to Higher Institution
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness…
Anonymous
It’s the trend. You leave secondary school; the next is to attend the university. That’s the right thing to do. But the wrong thing is to go there for the wrong reasons. I met a student recently whom, two years ago, everyone thought was in his final year in the university. When he could no longer cover his scheme, he had to confess to his parents that he was never admitted to the university in the first place. Four years had gone wasted pretending to be a university student while he was simply whiling away time in campus. When asked why he made such a silly decision, he said his friends were already in the university and he wanted to get close to school so he could easier work on his admission the following year. While having a chat with him, he confided in me that he hated staying with his parents, so wanted to be away from home. His decision simply got him four wasted years in the name of trying to gain admission in the university. Lucky for him, he has a forgiving family that accepted him with his mistakes (not without some serious scolding and you know whats) and had to put the past behind. He is now a student of a college of education in Nigeria, this time, for real and for the real reasons.
I wouldn’t blame any secondary school leaver for being so excited about gaining admission to the
university. It’s about the desires that go with that age group; to leave parents and guardian and have some freedom for once with peers. Some Parents can be hindrances to growth and socialization sometimes, I agree to that. But don’t make living home your number one priority to get into higher institution. If knowledge and experience is not your main reasons, it’s not worth it. Do it for the right reasons.
3. Your career after school does not revolve around your degree certificate.
I have nothing against education. But a times, education gives people false confidence. It makes people relax, trusting in their certificates rather than in working hard
Rasaq Okoya
To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too can be president of the United States.
George W. Bush
For most of us, going to a higher institution is all about graduating with good grades. Go to school study hard and graduate with an excellent result. Once you have a good result, every other thing falls in place after school. Those with a not so good result can go mourn their loss. But things are changing these days. The same advice that worked for your father in his days may not apply today; not in a fast moving world. Life is much more complicated than a rigid career advice. Concentrating solely on your academics is just too risky, especially with the quality of education you end up receiving in our higher institutions. Gone are the days when parents should advice their children to go to school and mind nothing but their studies. My degree certificate has never earned me a penny since I left school, but I wouldn’t say that your certificate is useless; that will be going too far and totally selfish of me. You need to work hard on your studies and get good grades, but don’t devote the whole 4 or 5 years in doing that alone. Your certificate is worth whatever you qualify it to worth. Employers are getting smarter. An applicant doesn’t automatically get the job because they had a better result than the other applicants. There are other required skills like communication skills, leadership strength, self confidence, work experience, community service etc. Possessing these skills can take you further than an excellent result can. Spend your time in school self-developing.
If after putting in your best effort, you end up with a second class lower, you can still prove that you are worth more than a third class citizen, it’s totally up to you. I wouldn’t have to tell stories of people with low class grades or even drop-outs turning to employ first class materials. Such stories are not farfetched. However even if you don’t end up employing people that did better than you did in school, you can draw strength from wanting to prove that you are worth more than that printed piece of paper, and become more productive.
4. Start Making After School Plans
The first year, I didn’t have much capital so I did every myself. I had to keep my overhead cost low by learning everything about a business, from accounting to fixing the gears of my equipment. I really started from scratch.
Li Ka Shing
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in June 2010, unemployment in Nigeria is running at around 19.7 percent on average… and almost half of 15-24 year olds living in urban areas are jobless. The secondary-school graduates was said to consist of the principal fraction of the unemployed, accounting for nearly 35% to 50%; 40% for age group within 20 to 24years and 31% for 15 to 19 years. As imperfect as this statistics may be, it’s still does not tell a good story.
An ideal student in Nigeria goes to higher institution, fairly concentrate on his studies while having a bit of fun and aspire for a good job after school. The question; what if your aspiration doesn’t fall into place as hoped? There is no better time to start planning for your future than now that you are or about to get into school. One major false impression we create as students is that we still have time to prepare. You are fresh into school and four or five years seem like a long time. How bad can things get by then? Probably the Federal Government might have created 355,000 jobs by that time. That’s all wishes that may never come true in your time. Don’t go waiting till four or five years drain into your degree chasing career before you start making further plans. Questions to ask; Where do I anticipate to take my profession after acquiring Bachelors degree? What extra skills can I blend with my course to become irresistibly employable or self-employable? How can I earn extra income as a student?
5. Combine your school course with external courses. Learn at Least one new self employable skill outside your course of study before you graduate.
Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others
are wishing.William Arthur Ward
In an assessment of reading culture among students in Nigerian tertiary institution, it is said that 60% of students read prescribed textbooks only during examination period; that browsing and watching television have taken most of students’ time for reading, and that only 21% of students buy novels and self-help books to read for knowledge and pleasure. This isn’t a surprising statistics; it could be worse. Do a random questionnaire yourself; ask a few students the last time they read a book other than their course textbooks. There is indeed a steep decline rate in the reading culture among students in the tertiary institution. Other activities like partying, watching Television, playing video games, ‘aimlessly’ browsing the internet, being a die-hard Chelsea fan; which are supposed to be secondary are taking over most of the students’ time. The best most of such students would do when things don’t go as wished is find redemption in blaming the government and the Nigerian Society for their demise. This is where most current graduates began their plan for frustration after school. They thought it’s all about the certificate. Don’t make that mistake. During your four or five year’s period of study, there are series of holidays and breaks in between. Devote this time into learning a new skill; Computer programming, web design, Java, Oracle, digital photography, video editing, sewing, fish/poultry/snail farming etc. Read how-to books, attend Language schools teaching foreign languages like French, Spanish, and Chinese. The internet has made it easier for one to learn and know about anything at little or no cost. My source of income today is totally based on the self education I gained on the internet. I wasn’t fortunate to have somebody telling me some of the things you are reading on this page.
So I spent my years in school learning a course I was not interested in and not seriously learning an extra skill. The effect was evident after my graduation. While in school, I read books on self development and the likes but that wasn’t enough. You need more that theoretical books. Go practical, look for something that has the possibility of working out and give it your best shot, while still minding your school work. Time shouldn’t be the problem because as students we spend a lot of our time doing unproductive things already. Luckily for me it’s never late to start. I started learning about the internet and how to use it to do business and make a living. I read both free and paid materials, some useful, others worthless. I made a lot of mistakes on trial and error without a guide. Today I’m making a fairly good living online and offline with my initial start up originating from the internet. I now devote my time to learning new things and helping people. There’s no short cut, you need to start equipping yourself now. By sitting and reading this article, you are already taking a positive step; one that very few take. The importance of good reading culture cannot be over-emphasized. It enhances the chances of success at school and beyond. Reading is not just for school but mainly for life time growth. Reading to pass your exams is a good thing. Reading to self-develop is a better thing.
6. Take more Actions and Worry less
You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.
Dr. James G. Bilkey
One silly mistake we make as students is spending most time worrying about our grades. “Oh, each time I remember that carry-over my heart skips”. “Oh how am I going to pass this lecturers course”? You end up getting programmed in worrying and wasting your energy rather than taking action to make sure whatever you fear never happens. I can vividly remember a number of students who found themselves involved in academic related problems that seem almost impossible to overcome. Today they are somewhere living their lives. One way or the other the problems were solved. Whatever problems you encounter in your school days, there’ll always be a way out. Someday, the problem will be solved and it wouldn’t kill you. You just have to try as much as you can to work towards a solution rather than spend your days in misery. If you so fear carry over, read to avoid them. If you already have a carry over, you can’t change that can you? Except your scores was wrongly graded and you want justice, a carry-over is not the end of your career. Even after you have done your best, stuffs happen in campus and you don’t meet your goal. You may encounter lousy lecturers, fall sick during a test or exam or just have a not-so-nice week. Think of managing the situation as a great college experience. In the mist of the situation, imagine what it’ll be like to tell stories of how you triumphed over that sexist lecturer, or how you overcame extra unit loads from carry-overs. Sometimes you win, other times you learn. That’s just the way it is, even in the outside world after school. The point is, take more actions to solve your school problems than worry. Think of it as one of those things.
7. Don’t get caught in the System
Your imagination, my dear fellow, is worth more than you imagine.
Louis Aragon
The focus and objectives of education originally are to develop natural talents to produce
skilled manpower and generate knowledge necessary to improve the economy of the country; to inspire and enable individuals develop capabilities to the highest possible level so that they can grow intellectually and contribute effectively to the society. How well does our higher institutions fit into this objectives?
Our university system of education is just so demeaning. The system is designed in such a way that you just have to wait in queue. If you could master it in two years, you still have to take the slow pace and wait till four. You waste your first year relearning what you’re already done with in secondary school. You may say but the longer years help mould the students to becoming professionals. Professionals at what? That a look at the lives of great entrepreneurs of our time. If you care to read through, here is an interesting article with list of Successful School Dropout Entrepreneur; an interesting article, I must say but I would not advise you to drop out of school. Ask the employers. Most of our fresh graduate employees still have to go through graduate training programmes before they can take on their jobs effectively. So what are we doing in higher institution for four to five years?
A friend told me a story of two graduate mechanical engineers who attended an interview in a Scottish company here in Nigeria, where he was working at the time as a contract staff. Both applicants neatly dressed in their ties and suits, were hoping to have a debate session for an interview. The Scottish manager, dissatisfied with their dress code asked if they were “Theory” or “Practical” Engineers, and invited them to return for interview the next day in the right dress code for the job, to show seriousness. They showed up the next day in T-Shirt, Jeans and Safety boot ready to defend their degree. In their disappointment, the Scottish manager took them to a machine room and asked to couple a machine and make it work. He left them with the manual to get to work. After two long days of disappointment, they could not perform their magic on the piece of equipment, even with the manual. It was a practical interview which they failed to deliver. Right in their presence, an apprentice school drop-out did a few tricks on the machine and in thirty minutes, it was ready for production. Like you would already guess, they lost at the interview.
What then should I do? I’m not encouraging you to drop out of school. No I’m not. I’m telling you to believe more in yourself than the system. I’m telling you to reread Point Number 4 and 5.
8. Manage your Time. It’s Precious
I’m not afraid of turning 80 and I have lots of things to do. I don’t have time for dying.
Ingvar Kamprad
Some lecturers are lousy, really. I remember having stiff fingers copying notes from one of our lecturers those days. This guy does nothing but dictate notes, while we the students do nothing but write down his notes. The worst path is that he takes attendance of students in almost every of his classes. His lectures were the most boring and annoying I’ve ever had. What do you do about such lousy lecturers? At first I wanted to dish his classes to the trash and read up the material which I downloaded from the internet, but because he takes attendance, and not knowing how serious he’ll take the list, I had to be present. For other such lecturers, I mostly don’t attend their classes. I’d rather be having a nap or just hanging out. As for the note-dictating lecturer, I later decided to use his time to either read the material or be dumb from the back seat. At the end of the class, I’ll borrow the note from a course mate and make a photocopy of it to compare with my downloaded material. If you find your time being wasted by such lecturers, get a copy of the previous notes, go to the internet and search for the source of information (most of such lecturers download these materials from the internet or textbooks. They are often too lazy to create their own examples or even rephrase the texts). Download a full copy of the available material. Buy it if you have to. When next he comes reading the news for the day, get busy reading up from the material from the back sit. From time to time, look up to see if he has something worth noting to say. That way, you discard the feelings of your time being wasted. Above all decide how you want to use up your time. Being in every single class will not guarantee you an A. Also be at alert for unprecedented lectures and tests.
9. Invest your energy where it’s worth it.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Marianne Williamson
Let’s face it, some academic stuff we learn in school are not worth the time. Some classes will rather drain you psychologically than add to your knowledge. They are just pointless courses with large abstract materials to read. You’d rather be reading stories of arrogant politicians from the national dailies. Some lectures should be taken more seriously than the other. In my school days, there were courses I only attended classes once in a semester and read the material two weeks to exam. I still passed the courses anyway, and have no regret whatsoever not devoting so much time to them. I wouldn’t advice you follow that step. We all have different learning speeds and abilities. Towards the end of my stay in the university, I began to realize that the major reason for my attitude towards my academics all the while was because I made a blind choice of course. Nothing particularly drove me into studying Petroleum engineering except for the fact that I learnt that people who work in oil companies are highly paid, so I wanted a high paying field of profession. It’ll feel good to be addressed “Engr. Iyke”. Your motivation towards choosing a course of study will greatly determine how much effort you put to it along the way. Well unless you go with the intention that “it’s my academics or nothing else, whether it interests me or not”. For some classes, it’s necessary to attend as you’ll have something new and useful to learn, for others you just need to get the note and textbook, and read them up. If you what to toll this path, be sure to use your time for something useful and not just being out of class for the conformity reasons. Use this time to rest your nerves, do assignments, cook your meal, be with friends or just involve in some activity.
10. Create Memorable School-days Experience
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
Helen Keller
Among striving to leave school with a good qualification and adding more skills to your resume, you also need to have fun and create wonderful campus experiences. Rather than spend all your time on academic stuffs, add some flavor to your college experience with extra-curricular activities. Join sports clubs, societies, and fellowships; Take a leadership role if you are opportune; just explore. Think of it all as part of your education. Feel free to make mistakes and learn from them. I’m not talking about becoming a nuisance in school all in the name of being adventurous or stooping so low to practice cultism. These are totally out of question and totally self retarding. College days lost can never be recovered. There are opportunities for self improvement you find in campus that you can never come across after school. Make the best of your time while it last.
These are a few tips I have for current and aspiring undergraduate students to make the best out of your stay in higher institution and get prepared for the life that awaits you after school. What more tips would you like to add? What are your reactions, suggestions and comments on these tips? We are all eager to hear your opinion on comment below.
Published Date : December 7, 2011
Categories : Engineering, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarship for Women
In the News: Annual Scholarship for Nigerian Women in Engineering
With the aim to encourage female students to pursue their career in engineering and be an active part of economic growth in Nigeria, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in conjunction with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has instituted an annual scholarship programme for female engineering students in Nigerian higher institutions. Details about the scholarship include:
Scholarship Worth
N250, 000 per scholarship winner
Scholarship Providers
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)/ Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)
Eligibility
Applicants will be female engineering student in ant of the tertiary institution in Nigeria
APWEN is soon expected to come out with the full criteria for awarding the scholarship to the deserving candidate.
Purpose
The full scholarship criteria will soon be made public. Here is the news as published on ThisdayLive
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has instituted an annual scholarship of N250, 000 to support each beneficiary for the training of female engineers in any of the tertiary institutions in the country.
The Managing Director of the agency, Mazi Nnamdi Udoh, who announced weekend in Lagos at the inauguration of Felicia Agubata as the 4th chairperson of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), said the scholarship would assist in the current drive of raising more women engineers in the country.
APWEN is expected to come out with the criteria for awarding the scholarship to the deserving candidate. The managing director, who extolled the engineering feat of the new APWEN chairperson in NAMA, said that women in all fields of human endeavour should be encouraged to fulfill their aspirations in life and not be relegated to the background.
He equally disclosed that the agency would be ready to donate some of its decommissioned radar and communication equipment to some universities to expose students to practical training on subjects relating to electro-mechanical engineering.
Agubata stated that APWEN, launched since 1983, has a membership of about 1,500 registered female engineers, adding that the association has consistently contributed to the encouragement of the Girl-Child in taking up science courses.
According to her, APWEN had been encouraging the raising of female engineers by giving awards and prizes annually to the best female engineering graduate and the best three female students in tertiary examinations nationwide.
Published Date : January 20, 2011
Categories : Engineering, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship for Nigerians, Scholarships in UK
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has inaugurated the second edition of its Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2011 in a continuing effort to develop indigenous manpower for the oil and gas industry. 10 engineering students from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states will be sponsored to study at three British institutions – Imperial College, London, University College, London and University of Leeds for one-year Masters’ programmes.
Number of Scholarship
10 students will be awarded scholarship.
Scholarship Worth
The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom and a contribution towards living expenses.
Courses of Study
The eligible courses are Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Exploration Geophysics, Oilfield Corrosion Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.
Eligibility
* Scholarship Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study at the Upper Second Class Level (2.1) and have confirmed admission for any of the specified courses.
* Students most be indigenes of Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states
The first batch of beneficiaries are expected to finish later this year.
Published Date : November 25, 2010
Categories : Engineering, PhD Scholarships, Scholarships in UK
The University of Nottingham offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships in 2011 in order to encourage academic excellence, aid diversity, develop relationships with sponsors and offer real financial assistance in cases of hardship, whether individually or by region. The scholarships range from:
School and Faculty scholarships (Many of the University’s Faculties, Schools or Departments have their own scholarships) Universities scholarships, Research Scholarships, Undergraduate, Masters by Research, MBA, Postgraduate to several other categories. See the link below for further details. However, here are some research scholarships offered at the university.
International Research Excellence Scholarship
40 full tuition fees scholarships
Applicants should already hold an offer to start a full-time Research degree programme (PhD or MPhil) at Nottingham in September 2011 – in any field of study.
Dean of Engineering Research Excellence Scholarship
20 Full Tuition Fees Scholarships
10 of these scholarships will include a stipend for the most outstanding students.
This highly competitive, prestigious scholarship is to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on engineering research degree programmes at The University of Nottingham. Applications from exceptional students who are seriously committed to furthering the boundaries of engineering – students who are excited about the prospect of working with some of the world’s leading researchers and who aspire to be the best in their profession- are highly invited.
You can apply for this scholarship if you
already hold an offer to start a full-time PhD Research degree programme at Nottingham in September 2011 – in the Faculty of Engineering. Students may choose from a range of research areas.
It is important that you state on your scholarship application the specific topic you are interested in researching and why – applications listing broad fields of research e.g ‘civil engineering’ or ‘mechanical engineering’ rarely get supported.
The application closing date for the International Research Excellence and Dean of Engineering Research Excellence Scholarship is 11th March 2011. You can apply for these scholarship if you
are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes and meet the eligibility requirement. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of both programs within 6 weeks of the closing date.
These scholarships are each up to 3 years of a Research programme and are subject to satisfactory progress.
Study Abroad and International Exchange Alumni Scholarship
Scholarships of 10% towards tuition fees
The University of Nottingham is delighted to announce that any former Study Abroad or International Exchange student who returns to The University of Nottingham UK to follow a full degree programme is entitled to a scholarship of 10% of their first year’s tuition fee. Available for students who
have attended The University of Nottingham on a Study Abroad or International Exchange programme AND
are classed as an overseas or European Union (non UK) student for fee purposes AND register on a new full-time degree programme at Nottingham in September 2011. The scholarship is for the first year only and is given once an application form has been completed and Study Abroad or Exchange status has been confirmed.
If you are eligible for this Scholarship and would like it to be included on your CAS Certificate for visa purposes you must make your online application by 3 June 2011.
If you make your online application by 3 June 2011, the scholarship will be deducted from your tuition fees. The scholarship must be claimed within three months of registration on your course.
Family Scholarship
Did a member of your family attend The University of Nottingham?
Scholarships of 10% towards tuition fees.
The scholarship is available for students who have family who are students at, or graduates of, The University of Nottingham UK, The University of Nottingham Malaysia and The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. (Family relates to brother, sister, children, husband or wife)
Where brothers or sisters register full time at The University of Nottingham UK for award bearing programmes, each second and subsequent brother or sister is entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year’s tuition fee -this scholarship will be given on evidence of the brother or sister relationship (i.e. copies of birth certificates) and of each brother or sister being registered on full time award bearing programmes (i.e. student ID number or copy of graduation certificate), the brothers or sisters need not be studying on programmes at the University together but may have registered some years apart
Children of alumni (children whose parents completed a degree programme at The University of Nottingham) who register full time at The University of Nottingham UK for an award bearing programme, are entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year’s tuition fee -this scholarship will be given on evidence of the parent/child relationship (eg – copy of birth certificate) and evidence of one of the parents being Nottingham alumni (eg – student ID number or copy of graduation certificate)
Husbands or wives who register full time at The University of Nottingham UK for award bearing programmes are entitled to a scholarship of 10% of the first year’s tuition fee for either the husband or the wife – this scholarship will be given on evidence of the spouse relationship (i.e. copy of the marriage certificate, the marriage must have taken place prior to registration) and evidence of both the husband and wife being registered on full time award bearing programmes (eg – student ID number or copy of graduation certificate.
The scholarship is for the first year only and will be given once an application form has been completed and satisfactory evidence is received. If you make your online application by 3 June 2011 and send the correct evidence by that date, the scholarship will be deducted from your tuition fees.
The University Contact Details
International Office
C Floor, International House
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road
Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK
telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5247
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 5155
www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice/offer-holders/scholarships
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Published Date : October 30, 2010
Categories : Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship for Nigerians
Every year, Mobile Producing Nigeria offers postgraduate scholarship to Nigerian students to study abroad as international students. In it’s effort to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, the Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) offer it’s 2010/2011 International Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate studies.
Field of Study
Geosciences
Petroleum Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Sub-Sea and Marine Engineering
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Candidate must be a graduate from Nigerian Universities with relevant degree.
2. Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Candidate Must have provisional admission/accommodation into any reputable international university.
Scholarship Worth
The EEPNL scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study including air fare to and from the location of study.
Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship, qualified and interested applicants should complete the form from the link below and submit as instructed.
Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take a skills test. Strict compliance with guidelines is advisable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.
Submission Deadline: Not specified.
Apply for the 2010 Mobil Nigeria International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards
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Published Date : October 13, 2010
Categories : Engineering, Medicine Scholarship
Erasmus Mundus Common European Masters course in Biomedical Engineering- CEMACUBE for International Students offers knowledge and skills in all fields in BME through scholarships, to specialise in one particular field of BME. As a student, you are able to select any field within BME. You will be trained to work in interdisciplinary project teams, composed of engineers and medical specialists.
To train for working in a European setting, you will get knowledge in the health care situation in several countries in Europe, and you will be trained in cultural differences between European countries.
The goal of this course is to acquire the ability to:
*** work in interdisciplinary (engineering – medical) teams
*** work in international and thus intercultural (European) teams
*** communicate effectively with experts in (bio)medicine and technology
*** perform fundamental research in Biomedical Engineering.
*** design innovative devices to improve diagnostics and treatment of patients
*** follow a post-Master’s training in Biomedical Engineering
*** perform a PhD-study
*** train continuously (life-long-learning)
Admission Procedure
For submission for the Erasmus Mundus Master’s course in Biomedical Engineering, an application form has to be filled in and sended to the University of groningen.
The deadline for this submission is April 17th 2011 for EU-Students and December 1st, 2010 for non-EU-students.
On the application form, the three Universities of preference need to be filled out. Also the preference of the University for the third and fourth semester can be filled out. This can be changed until the first of june, the year the third semester is starting. After submission a confirmation of receipt is received by e-mail.
After studying the application forms, the management committee will make a distribution of applicants among the consortium universities based on their capacity. There will be a notification about the outcome of the selection procedure, within 2 months after the deadline for application. The course starts September 1st each year.
If accepted, you will recieve a letter of acceptance with information on where to start the course. The international offices provide the non-EU students and scholars with all necessary information and materials on structure of the university, its academic courses and extra-curricular offerings. Subsequent arrangements will be made with the international offices of the participating universities for visa, housing, etc.
All accepted candidates must reply within 3 weeks to confirm their attendance to the course. Non-EU students will in principle be equally distributed among the partner universities. Of course, in the distribution process the consortium will take into consideration the preferences of the selected non-EU students as much as possible. The principles of equal opportunities without any form of discrimination will be applied.
Submission for semester 3 and 4
Ultimately, in June of the 2nd semester the three specialisations of the 3rd semester in the preference of choice must be submitted.
After one year the studying progress will be judged. If the first year is not finished, the student has to leave the EMMC.
Selection criteria:
To ensure quality of the course, the enrolment in CEMACUBE is limited to 20 students per consortium university. The consortium reserves at least 15 places for non-EU students.
For the first year that the EMMC is running the course is limited to 35 European students and 15 non-EU students, so in general 10 per consortium university.
For admission with a scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria:
A BSc in Biomedical, chemical, electronical or mechanical engineering, or applied physics. In detail the Bachelor program must demonstrate that the following criteria are attained:
*** Basic knowledge and understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry
*** Applying, integrating knowledge and understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry
*** The capability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and in verbal form.
*** An ability to conduct scientific research individually on a distinct, well described topic
*** An ability to design products that can solve problems in a systematic way
* The applicant needs to send in the original of the transcript of records (or certified copy) or degree certificate. Applicants in the final year of their Bachelor’s study may also apply. They should send in an updated version of their transcript of records. They will be accepted on the condition that they will have met with all requirements by the start of the CEMACUBE-course in September.
* Degree certificates, originating from other than the consortium universities, will be judged by the consortium secretariat that use lists of universities with a sufficient level of quality.
* An excellent command of the English language is a prerequisite for participation in the CEMACUBE programme.
* Academic excellence as is evident from the awarding institution of the first degree, the grades obtained and the content of two letters of reference.
* Well-written and well-considered motivation letter to follow the CEMACUBE-course.
* Relevant work experience to follow the CEMACUBE-course successfully as is made evident in a curriculum vitae.
* A completed application form received, which includes besides the above mentioned documents, one passport-sized photo and a copy of the passport.
EU-regulations that are installed to ensure a geographical balance of the selected students require that no more than two students from the same country can be awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Erasmus Mundus Masters are funded by the European Union. Together with 18 other Master programmes, CEMACUBE has in 2009 been selected as a new Erasmus Mundus Masters scholarship program that will be funded for five years (and with possible extension of another 5 years). The scholarship is highly competitive; only about 20% of the proposals for new Erasmus Mundus Masters have been awarded funding.
Application deadline for Non-EU/EFTA students is December 1st, 2010
Application deadline for application for EU students is April 17th, 2011
For further detail and application procedure visit: Common European Masters Course in Biomedical Engineering – CEMACUBE
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Published Date : October 13, 2010
Categories : IT and Computer, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarship in Sweden, Scholarships in Europe
The Erasmus Mundus programme in Distributed Computing is a cooperation between KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain. It is a two-year Master’s programme including compulsory mobility for the international students. Students from any country are welcome to apply.
The EMDC programme offers education of high international standard as well as cultural experience from two different European countries and a double degree from two universities.
A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.
The European Master in Distributed Computing aims at giving the best possible foundation for a career in research and development of scalable and reliable distributed systems. After the program, students should not only understand and be able to use large distributed systems but they should be capable of designing and constructing such systems.
The European Master in Distributed Computing is an Erasmus Mundus Master program operated jointly by:
* KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
* Instituto Superior Técnico, IST, Portugal
* Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC, Spain
Information technology, and Distributed Computing in particular, is required to successfully undertake and manage large-scale projects on small and large organizations. Distributed Computing also provides the foundations to manage the communications and data processing required by other science fields such as health sciences, biology, physics, chemistry, mechanical and civil engineering.
Application deadline: 29 November 2010
For more details on this scholarship visit: European Masters in Distributed Computing
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Published Date : May 26, 2010
Categories : PhD Scholarships, Postgraduate scholarship, Scholarships in Australia, Tuition Free Universities
Australian Universities welcomes international students to take Bachelors, Master’s and PhD courses in Australia. Australian Universities are said to be generous when it comes to giving away tuition fees and living money in form of scholarships to International students.
Universities that are located in the richer states of Western Australia and Queensland are offering top educated students from around the world different kinds of scholarships and free tuition. For example, the Engingeering School at the UNIVERSITY of QUEENSLAND is currently taking care of the tuition fees of 30 international students, worth $30,000 a year.
Most of the International students that are taking advantage of these special offers are to study engineering courses such as:
* Biological
* Civil
* Environmental
* Mechanical
Other international Postgraduate students are being lured into the UNIVERSITY of WESTERN AUSTRALIA, which has a new tuition fee-waiver program that gave around 90 scholarships out for PhD students.
Some Universities in other regions in Australia are also offering generous opportunities to outstanding foreign students. The UNIVERSITY of SYDNEY offers 30 research scholarships every year which waves the students tuition and fees as well as a yearly stipend of $20,000 for potential master research students.
The UNIVERSITY of MELBOURNE is another school who gives 150 fee remission scholarships out every year to bright international students.
Most of these scholarships are solely funded by the Australia government. Students that are granted a scholarship are also granted a living allowance and other school or living benefits.
If you are wishing to study in Australia for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, one of these Schools may be a perfect target for you as an international student from Africa or any developing country, for the opportunity to apply for these amazing higher education scholarships and take advantage of the free education offered by Australian Universities.
ACCOMODATION
After acceptance at a university in australia, students are usually advised to apply for a place in a HALL of RESIDENCE or other college accommodation, such as self-catering houses and apartments.
Most universities and colleges can provide accommodation on or near to their campus. University apartments, residential colleges and halls of residence are generally available.
International students staying at the halls of residence have the opportunity to mix with many other students on a full-time basis. This is also one of the cheapest options for accommodation. Meals and some cleaning services are usually provided.
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES provide accommodation with meals. They are slightly more expensive than university Halls of Residence.The facilities are more comprehensive and often include fully serviced rooms, sporting and recreation facilities, computer and internet access and sometimes a library.
International students have the option of sharing accommodation with other students. They are able to share the rent on an apartment or a flat close to the campus.
Some AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES provide homestay accommodation for international students.
Students are adviced to organize temporary accommodation until they have had a chance to consider the alternatives.
Institutions maintain a register of families prepared to board international students during the academic year.They check to ensure that homestay families are reputable and that they offer accommodation of a reasonable standard.
Backpackers, youth hostels, guest houses and hotels provide a variety of housing options at various costs. Individual universities and colleges are also able to provide information on accommodation available.
HOW MUCH DOES ACCOMODATION RENTING COST?
Rental costs vary considerably according to the size (number of bedrooms) and quality of a property, its age and the facilities provided.
Information Source: www.australia.edu
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