Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship

 

Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship

The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship for African Students: The Jim Ovia Foundation in partnership the Africa-America Institute announces the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship to educate young Africans who in return will lead the continent. Postgraduate students with demonstrable financial need are invited to apply for the scholarship at Ashesi University, Ghana.

The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will provide comprehensive scholarships to selected high achieving students, from under resourced backgrounds, a full education that will provide them with the necessary skills for a dynamic and innovation-driven career.

Scholarships Sponsor(s): Jim Ovia Foundation.

Scholarship Type: Full Funding.

Host Institution(s): Ashesi University, Ghana

Scholarship Worth: Varies

Number of Awards: Several.

Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Nationality: African Students.

Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship 2021/2022 | Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of an African country, residing in Africa
• Exhibit strong academic record and penchant for high-achievement
• Candidates must be demonstrate a Financial Need
• Present an active record of youth leadership within his/her community
• Language Requirements: Candidates are needed to meet the minimum entry requirements of the university as well as be proficient in the language of instruction of the university.

Scholarship Benefits

The Scholarship will provide the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Scholarships: the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will provide tuition, room and board for undergraduate study at Ashesi.
• Career Support and Opportunities: Scholarship recipients will receive career counseling and support while still students and also after graduation.
• AAI Global Alumni Network: Recipients of the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will graduate into one of the most prestigious alumni networks.

Application Procedures

• How-to-Apply: You can apply for the 2021/2022 Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship through a simplified 3-step-application process detailed on the official application page.
• Contact Information: You can email admissions@ashesi.edu.gh if you have questions about the process.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Phone & Email

(T) +233 302 610 330
(E) info@ashesi.edu.gh

https://www.ashesi.edu.gh/admissions/scholarships/jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-ashesi.html#

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King’s College London Africa International PGR Scholarships

academic session Africa International PGR Scholarships at King’s College London, United Kingdom. The scholarship is for students undertaking a full-time PhD programme at King’s College London covering funding for up to four (4) years.

Applicants with research interests that relate to Africa and could take interdisciplinary approach to research are advised to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity to further their educational career in a world-class higher institution of learning.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): King’s College London

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): King’s College London, United Kingdom

Scholarship Worth: Full international tuition fees + annual stipend of £17,009.

Number of Awards: 3 full scholarships available

Study Level: Postgraduate (PhD)

Nationality: African Nationals

King’s College London Africa Scholarships Eligibility Criteria 

To be considered for the King’s College London Africa Scholarships  applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be African nationals and permanently resident in the relevant country;
• Applicants must be liable for tuition fees at the higher international/overseas rate;
• Applicants must plan to commence a full-time MPhil/PhD programme at King’s College London in 
• Applicants must plan to conduct research that is relevant to Africa, at the intersection of two or more of the given themes or disciplines, as described in the ‘Award Details’ section;
• Applicants must have applied to King’s College London for the scholarship (as instructed in the ‘Application Process’ section below) by the given deadlines;
• Secure an admission offer for an MPhil/PhD programme at King’s 
• Eligible Countries: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tunisia, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Mozambique, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Libya, Liberia, Lesotho, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Gambia, Gabon, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Djibouti, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Republic of Congo, Comoros, Chad Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Benin, Angola, Algeria.

Scholarship Benefits

• An annual stipend (living allowance): at the UKRI rate (for the year , this was set at £17,285)
• Full international tuition fees
• Research Support Grant: up to £5k/year, depending on the research project

Application Procedure

• How-to-Apply: Applicants are to apply for admissions first via the online admissions system and obtain an offer of a place.
• Applicants are to submit a separate online funding application to the Centre for Doctoral Studies by no later than 30 June 2021. Applicants can access the online scholarship application form.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2021

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/funding/africa-international-pgr-scholarships

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Contact: 

For any questions relating to this scheme, please get in touch with Chan Sum, PG Scholarships Co-ordinator, at chan.sum@kcl.ac.uk, or the Centre for Doctoral Studies at doctoralstudies@kcl.ac.uk. 

University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Africans

 

University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholarships  for Africans

University of Pretoria Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2021-2022: The University of Pretoria (UP) in collaboration to with the Mastercard Foundation is pleased to announce the commencement of scholarship application for high achieving African Students who are willing to enrol for aScholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation/University of Pretoria, South Africa

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): University of Pretoria, South Africa

Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship Benefits

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters and PhD

Nationality: African students. postgraduate degree program.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) aims at transforming the continent of Africa by supporting academically talented students who are economically disadvantaged but with great potential to impact Africa positively through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values as seen by their leadership.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) offers full scholarships to students who have been admitted to study a postgraduate course at the University of Pretoria. Interested students are therefore encouraged to apply for the MCFSP supported programs to study at  the university.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have been offered admission to study a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria and students number will be required to complete the MCFSP application to be accompanied by academic records and other supporting documents required.
• All information provided must be true and correct as any falsification of information on the application form may result in disqualification from the scholarship.
• Applicants must be willing to return to their home country and contribute to the development of same after completion of studies.

Eligible courses:

• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities for Political Studies or International Studies only
• Faculty of Engineering- continuing students can apply

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation and meals in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation
• A modest monthly stipend.
• Textbooks and printed materials
• Medical aid cover for the study duration
• Cost of Visa
• Reasonable travel allowance including flight to and from applicant’s home country.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Academic advising and counselling support

• Application Procedures

• How-to-Apply: First, interested students are to apply for admissions. Application for admission at the University of Pretoria is fully online at www.up.ac.za/apply. And then apply for postgraduate scholarship
• Postgraduate scholarship application form can be downloaded here (PDF).
• lick the following link for Application Instructions
• Application Deadline: Applications for MCFSP opens open on 1 May 2021 and close on 31 October 2021.
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https://www.up.ac.za/mastercard-foundation-scholarship-program/

https://upnet.up.ac.za/psp/upapply/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UP_OAP_MENU.UP_OAP_LOGIN.GBL/?

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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme

 

                               

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme for PPPG (   Master’s Scholarships)

The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance – PPPG) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. Interested and eligible candidates are invited toapply.

The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme 2022 for PPPG | DETAILS

• In the light of the principles of Good Governance, highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree are being educated in political science, law, economics and administration and prepared for future leading positions in their home countries.

Candidate Eligibility

• Highly qualified graduates from developing and emerging countries (see list of countries) who have obtained their first higher education degree in the subject areas of political and social studies, economics and business administration, legal and administrative sciences.

Application Procedure

• In applying for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt- Programme 2022, you will find country-specific application requirements and procedures by inputting your country and status at the official application webpage. However, the following links are helpful throughout the whole application processes:
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• Current Announcement
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• Application form
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• List of countries
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• Frequently asked questions
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• Information about the Master Courses
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• PPGG Programme Booklet
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Application Deadline: 31 July 2021

cholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s): High Institutions in Germany

Scholarship Worth:  Full funding

Number of Awards:  Not Stated

Study Level:  Postgraduate (Masters)

Nationality: Developing Countries

https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=50026397

 

University of London LLM Scholarships 2021/2022

University of London LLM Scholarships 2021/2022 funded in partnership with Cannon Collins Trust Scholarships, is now open for applications. The scholarship is fully funded for African students to study in the United Kingdom.

These scholarships allow individuals to study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning, at the University of London. Applicants can start at any level, and do not need to complete the whole programme.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of London/ Canon Collins

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s): University of London, UK

Scholarship Worth:  Full funding

Number of Awards:  Not Stated

Study Level:  Postgraduate

Nationality: African Students

                          

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for University of London LLM Scholarships 2021/2022 must be:

• a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
• normally resident in one of these countries
• in possession of the necessary qualifications required for admission to the programme;
• currently employed in full or part-time work;
• able to commit a minimum of 10 hours to study per week.
• Please see here for information on the eligibility requirements of the university.

The Offer/Duration

• These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the University of London, who will waiver full tuition and examination entry fees for four scholarship recipients.
• Scholarship recipients have between 1 to 5 years to complete the programmes.
• The University of London and Canon Collins Trust will jointly select the recipients of this award.

Application Procedures

• How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible candidates can access the online application form to apply for the University of London LLM scholarships.
• Application Deadline: Monday 7^thJune 2021.

• https://www.canoncollins.org/scholarships/university-of-london-llm-scholarships/
  

                                      

 

VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships in Belgium Full Scholarship)

VLIR-UOS is awarding Training and Masters Scholarships to international students. This International Training Programmes (ITP) is short to medium-term, intensive, interactive, and

VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships in Belgium 2021 | DETAILS

VLIR-UOS award scholarships to students and professionals from a number of countries to study in Flanders as well as travel grants to Flemish/European students to do fieldwork/internships.

This scholarship is awarded to applicants from 31 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to attend one of the selected trainings or master’s programmes taught in English at a Flemish university or university college.

Eligibility Criteria

All interested applicants for VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships in Belgium 2021, are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria;

•   A candidate should be a national and resident of one of the 31 eligible countries.
•  The maximum age for a master programme candidate is 35 for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master.
• A candidate can only submit one scholarship application to us per year – irrespective of the scholarship type – and can therefore only be selected for one of our scholarships per year.
• The Master programme candidate has never received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a master programme or equivalent or was never enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution to attend a master programme or equivalent before the first of January of the intake year.
• A candidate should be both a national and a resident of one of the 31 eligible countries (not necessarily the same country) at the time of the application.
•  The training candidate should have relevant professional experience and a support letter confirming (re)integration in a professional context where the acquired knowledge and skills will be immediately applicable.

Eligible Countries

Applicants from the following countries are eligible;

Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Palestinian Territories, Vietnam, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Peru.

Scholarship Benefits

To be admitted into VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships in Belgium 2021 is a life changing opportunity with the following benefits;

• Tuition fee
• Living allowance
• Accommodation
• Insurance and
• International travel

gs organised at a university or university coll

ege in Belgium/Flanders.

International master programmes (ICPs) are accredited (advanced or initial) master programmes (EQF 7) consisting of 2 or 4 semesters (60 or 120 ECTS respectively) on a subject that is relevant to or specific for sustainable development.

Scholarship Sponsor(s):  VLIR-UOS, Belgium

Scholarship to be taken at: University or University Colleges in Belgium/Flanders

Scholarship level:  Masters

Scholarship Worth:  Full scholarship and Allowance                     

Subject Eligibility:  Any discipline

Country/Candidate Eligibility: International students

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply:  Candidates are required to follow the following procedures for the applying for the VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships in Belgium 2021

• Check the eligibility criteria for an ITP scholarship.
• For more information on which criteria you should meet in order to apply for an ITP scholarship, check out the previous section on ‘Who can receive an ITP scholarship
• Apply for a training programme of your choice.
• To apply for an ITP scholarship, you first need to apply for one of the available training programmes. Follow the guidelines for application on the programme´s website.
• Mention as part of your training application that you wish to apply for a scholarship.
• Applications that candidates submit directly to our organisation, will not be taken into consideration.
• You can only apply for one training programme per year
• The dates of application are determined by the programme. Check the ITP list for more details.

The organisers receive the selection results of the programme. The programme organisers will contact the selected candidates as well as the candidates on the waiting list by e-mail.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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