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Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 1:09am On Jan 10, 2015
Dear Scholars...
I realise there are so many people searching for these opportunities, but finding it difficult to come across.
I have therefore decided to post as much Study fellowship programmes and scholarships as i can lay my hands on.
The focus shall be both on local and international programmes, for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Goodluck and remain glued to the page
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 1:48am On Jan 10, 2015
Nigerian Communications Commission Essay
Competition for Undergraduate Students


Nigerian Communications Commission Essay
Competition

Course Type: Essay-writing
Course Level : Competition
Provider: NCC
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The Nigerian Communications Commission
(NCC) Essay Contest is for undergraduates
of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The NCC hereby invites applications from
all qualified members of the public to apply
for the contest. The theme of the competition is:
"Broadband a Catalyst for National Development".

Apply for the Nigerian Communications
Commission (NCC) Essay Competition for
2014/2015.

Eligibility
The 2014 NCC Essay Competition Methodology:

Undergraduates will submit essays not more than 2500 words.

The essays must have an Abstract, Introduction,
Main body and Conclusion with references.

Essay must have references.

Participants must sign an undertaking stating
the originality of their essays.

First 500 entries representing undergraduates
from the Institutions (Private and Public) across
the country.

Winning essays will be selected based on content, grammar and style.

The winning essays will be announced by the First Quarter 2015.

Participants are expected to register their personal details and a signed undertaking as a Nigerian undergraduate

Eligible groups:
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions:
All accredited tertiary academic institutions in
Nigeria; AND The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC).

Fields of study:
The essay theme of the current competition is:
"Broadband a Catalyst for National Development".

Competition Objectives:
Increase Awareness of the Subject Matter
Engage and Enhance Research skills
Encourage competition and academic excellence
Build capacity of undergraduates

Number of awards:
Prizes will be given to three (3) finalists, and
consolation to the best first ten.

Scholarship benefits:
NCC Essay Competition Prizes
1st Prize: N500,000.00 cash prize, Branded NCC Laptop and Printer
2nd Prize: N300,000.00 cash prize
3rd Prize: N200,000.00 cash prize

Method of Application
All Entries for the 2014/2015 essay competition
should be sent to: essay@ncc.gov.ng before the
set closing date.

For more enquires, interested persons are
advised to visit the official NCC Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Nigerian.communications.commission or call 234-9-4617000 ext. 7153

DEADLINES:
All entries for the 2014 NCC Essay contest must
be submitted on or before 13th January 2015,
which is the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE:
The NCC, the independent regulatory body for
the Nigerian telecom industry, was created under
Decree number 75 by the Federal Military
Government of Nigeria on 24 November 1992.
The parastatal has the task of regulating the
supply of telecom services and facilities,
promoting competition, and setting performance
standards for telephone services in Nigeria.

Application Deadline: 13 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY
Nigerians)
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 2:05am On Jan 10, 2015
The $100million Tony Elumelu Programme for 10,000 African Entrepreneurs

Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme
(TEEP)

Program Offered: Funding
Program Level: Entrepreneurship
Provider: Tony Elumelu Foundation
Country to Study in: African countries

Programme Description:
Starting 2015, The Tony Elumelu Foundation is offering the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme , TEEP, as a means of Funding for African Entrepreneurs. The programme will be offered annually for a period of 10 years. TEEP, a Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is a multi-year programme of training, funding, and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

The TEEP will offer 10,000 aspiring African
Entrepreneurs an opportunity to benefit from its
$100 million grant to create 1,000,000 jobs and
contribute $10 billion in annual revenues to
Africa’s economy over the next 10 years.

Eligibility:
This opportunity is open to all citizens (18 and
above) and legal residents of all 54 African
countries with businesses that operate in Africa.

Eligible groups:
Citizens of ANY African country

Participating Institutions
The Tony Elumelu Foundation; AND All African-based businesses.

Number of awards
There are 1,000 positions available annually for
10 years.

Programme duration
The programme will identify and help grow 10,000 start-ups and young businesses from across Africa over the next 10 years. These businesses will in turn create 1,000,000 new jobs and contribute $10 billion in annual revenues to
Africa’s economy.

Programme benefits:
The 10,000 start-ups selected from a pool of
applicants across Africa will participate in a
comprehensive programme which will include;
A customized 12-week business skills training
course
Start-Up Enterprise Toolkit
Mentoring
Resource Library
2-Day Boot Camp
Seed Capital Funding
Elumelu Forum
Alumni Network

Method of Application:
All applications must be submitted online through the official TEEP Portal.
Answer a series of mandatory questions and
upload additional documents and identification
materials. You will receive a confirmation email
within 1 working day of submission.
It is important to visit the official website (link
to it is below) for more details about the
program, including eligibility and the application
and selection processes.

DEADLINES:
Interested entrepreneurs will be able to submit
their applications to join the programme as from
1st January 2015 until 1st March 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
Nigerian billionaire investor and philanthropist
Tony Elumelu has committed $100 million to create 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa over the next 10 years. Elumelu made the commitment during a press conference in Lagos to announce the launch of The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP).

The programme will be backed by a $100 million
grant from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, an
African-based, African-funded philanthropic
organization that supports entrepreneurship in
Africa by enhancing the competitiveness of the
African private sector.
The Foundation is solely funded by Tony Elumelu, a billionaire who has derived an estimated $1 billion fortune from banking, energy, investments and real estate according to FORBES’ recent ranking of Africa’s 50 Richest People.

Application Deadline: 1 March 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY
Africans)

Interested candidates should Click the link below

http://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/teep/
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 10:50am On Jan 10, 2015
Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme – Opportunity for Young People
In International Development and Democracy


Commonwealth Young Professionals
Course(s) Offered: Youth development and
empowerment
Course Level : Youth training
Provider: Commonwealth Secretariat
Country to Study in: London, UK

Scholarship Description:
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a Young Professionals Programme as part of its ongoing commitment to youth development and empowerment. This is an opportunity for the young to contribute to international Development and Democracy.
Under the programme, qualified young people
from Commonwealth member countries are given the opportunity to contribute to the
Commonwealth’s work in international
development and democracy, and to build their
skills in its culturally diverse, professional
environment.

With the Young Professionals Programme, the
Commonwealth is underlining its commitment to
youth development and empowerment, giving more young graduates the chance to benefit from substantive, paid junior-level roles.

Eligibility:
To be considered, a candidate must:
be aged 27 years or younger at the close of the
application.

be a national of a Commonwealth member country.

possess a strong Bachelor degree or higher level
degree in a field relevant to the position.

have at least one year of work experience in a
field relevant to the position.

have excellent English language and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Eligible groups:
Citizens of ANY Commonwealth member country

Participating Institutions:
The Commonwealth Secretariat.

Fields of study:
Participants will take up positions in divisions
such as Economic Policy, Rule of Law, Human
Resources and Youth.

Number of awards:
There are 27 positions currently designated for
young professionals – around 10% of the total
staff of the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Sponsorship duration:
The Young Professionals will be based at the
Commonwealth Secretariat in London, taking up
two-year positions in divisions such as Economic Policy, Rule of Law, Human Resources and Youth.

Scholarship benefits:
During the 2 year time of residence at the
Commonwealth Secretariat in London, they will
provide technical and administrative support to
programmes and operations, and benefit from
professional development and mentoring.

Method of Application:
To be eligible, applicants must nationals of
Commonwealth member countries, be of the
required age at time of application, have
excellent English language and interpersonal
skills, and demonstrate commitment to the values of the Commonwealth.
The recruitment process comprises a variety of
selection exercises and interviews over two
stages. Stage 1 includes written and technology
exercises, while Stage 2 is primarily interview-
led, via Skype.

Candidates will be assessed according to their
relevant qualifications and experience. In keeping with Commonwealth Secretariat guidelines, the geographic and gender balance of the total number of Young Professional positions will also be considered.
You should visit the official programme website
(link to it is below) for detailed information on
how to apply to the 'Currently available
positions'.

DEADLINES:
Recruitment commenced on 28 October 2014 and will be staggered over subsequent months.

PLEASE NOTE:
If successful, a candidate will have two weeks to
confirm their intention to take up the position.
Contracts cannot be deferred or postponed.
Please note that each applicant may submit a
maximum of three applications to the Young
Professionals Programme.
The Commonwealth Secretariat promotes gender equality as a core value enshrined in the
Commonwealth Charter and Institutional Gender
Equality Policy.

Application Deadline: Ongoing (over next few
months)
Open to International Applicants: Yes
(Commonwealth countries)

Interested candidates should Click the link below

http://thecommonwealth.org/youngprofessionals
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 11:07am On Jan 10, 2015
UK: Nottingham Developing Solutions Master Scholarships for International Students (Africa, India and some Commonwealth countries

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarships
Course(s) Offered: Engineering, Medicine,
Health sciences, Sciences, Social Sciences
Course Level : Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: University of Nottingham
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description:
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 University of Nottingham International Office offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships.

Celebrating over 10 years of the Developing
Solutions scholarship scheme, the University of
Nottingham is offering 105 Masters scholarships
for a global future for students from Africa,
India and commonwealth countries to study for
masters degree at the university.
The Developing Solution Master Scholarships are designed for students who want to make a
difference to the development of their home
country.

Eligibility:
You can apply for this scholarship if you
are a national of (or permanently domiciled in)
Africa, India or one of the countries of the
Commonwealth listed below*
AND are classed as an overseas student for fee
purposes.
AND have not already studied outside of your home country.
AND are not currently studying at a University of
Nottingham campus or are not a University of
Nottingham graduate.
AND already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at
Nottingham in September 2015 in one of the
areas of study (see 'Fields of study' below)

Eligible groups:
Citizens of (or permanently domiciled in)
Africa, india, and the following Commonwealth countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Pakistan,
Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts
and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan
da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu,
Western Samoa

Participating Institution(s)
University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom

Fields of study
Full-time Masters degree programme (including
MRes) in one of the areas of study:
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Faculty of Science
School of Geography – courses related to the area of Environment
Institute for Science & Society – courses related
to the area of Science
Business School – courses allied to Operations
Management
School of Law – MSc Law and Environmental
Science.

Number of awards
A total of one hundred and five (105) scholarships given out every year – 30 of which are FULL (100% tuition fee) and 75 of which are PARTIAL (50% towards tuition fee).

Scholarship benefits
A range of scholarships covering 50-100% Support towards your tuition fee.

Method of Application
To apply to this scholarship, you must have
applied to a course of study and hold an offer for
a masters degree programme at Nottingham. And
you must also be eligible (see 'Eligibility' above).
It is important to visit the university official
website via the link below for complete details on
how to apply for this scholarship, to read
important 'Scholarship Terms and Conditions' and finally to access the Scholarship application
portal.

DEADLINES:
The closing date for scholarship applications is
24th April 2015 – 12 mid-day (UK time).
Applications for scholarships may be submitted up until the closing date.

Application for admission to study at Nottingham
must be received at least 3 weeks before the
scholarship closing date to allow time for
Nottingham's Admissions office to process the
application and confirm your offer, before you
can apply for the scholarship.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants for scholarships must first have applied for and obtained an offer of study at Nottingham for September 2015.

Guidance on completing your online application :
It is very important you complete your form
correctly before you submit it – Nottingham is
not able to change your online application once
you have submitted it.

Think about the questions and how you will
answer them before you submit your application.
Type out your answers separately before you
enter the form, think about them over a few days
and then copy them into the application form .
You may also find the Scholarship Frequently
Asked Questions helpful before you complete your application form.

Nottingham aims to notify applicants of the
outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date.
The University of Nottingham (informally known
as Nottingham University) is a public research
university based in Nottingham, England, the
United Kingdom. It was founded as University
College Nottingham in 1881 and granted a Royal
Charter in 1948.
Nottingham's main campus, University Park, is
situated on the outskirts of the City of
Nottingham, with a number of smaller campuses
and a teaching hospital (Queen's Medical Centre)
located elsewhere in Nottinghamshire. Outside the United Kingdom, Nottingham has campuses in Semenyih, Malaysia and Ningbo, China.

Application Deadline: 24 April 2015
Open to International students: Yes (Africa,
India, some Commonwealth countries)

Interested candidates should Click the link below

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships-fees-and-finance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/dev-sol-masters.aspx
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 12:59am On Jan 12, 2015
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for School Leaders from Developing Commonwealth Countries

CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship for Educators
Course(s) Offered: Education management
Course Level: Postgraduate Certificate
Provider: CIAPS
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The Centre for International Advanced and
Professional Studies (CIAPS) is pleased to
announce the establishment of the CIAPS
Commonwealth Scholarship for Educators,
which awards are part of the CIAPS
Scholars schemes for 2015 entry.
These CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the new CIAPS Scholars Scholarship
programmes, which will directly benefit students
entering postgraduate degree in education in
2015.

For this scholarship scheme, CIAPS is looking for
teachers and school managers who are pursuing
higher learning so that they can play a part in
making their school and society a better place.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply students must:
Hold a first degree of at least lower second-class
standard, or higher qualification.
Have been offered and accepted his or her offer
of a place at CIAPS, 2015 International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management
programme.
Be Commonwealth citizens or be residents in a
developing Commonwealth country.
Refugees or people working with organisations
linked with developing Commonwealth countries
are also considered.

Selection Criteria :
Students will be selected on the basis of a
Personal Statement and Interview.
A good personal statement must not exceed 1000 words and it will be a chance to tell CIAPS about yourself, why you think you deserve this
scholarship and how you think it will help you
serve yourself and your school once you graduate.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL Commonwealth countries

Participating Institutions
The Centre for International Advanced and
Professional Studies (CIAPS), Lagos, Nigeria

Fields of study
The International Postgraduate Certificate in
School Management programme.
Other professional courses offered at CIAPS in
2015 include:
1. Project Management;
2. Journalism;
3. Business Administration;
4. Banking and Finance;
5. Senior PA and Executive Assistant;
6. Education.

Number of awards
There are a total of twenty (20) scholarships
available.

Sponsorship duration
Awards are for the tuition fees of successful
applicants at CIAPS for the whole duration of the
recipient's one-year study programe.

Scholarship benefits
There is a total scholarship worth of Five Million
Naira (N5 000 000).
Individual Scholarship :
Every successful applicant can receive up to
Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N300,000)
towards his or her tuition fees at CIAPS for the
duration of the recipient's one-year International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management study.

Method of Application
Step 1: Complete the CIAPS Scholarship Application Form online.
Step 2: Carefully compose your Personal
Statement (remember the 1000 word limit).
Step 3: Email your carefully composed Supporting Statement to scholarship@ciaps.org
Only electronic copies of the Supporting
Statement and Applications will be accepted. Don't forget to send both.

Please visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information and online
application form.

DEADLINES:
All applications should be submitted by Saturday
21 February 2015
PLEASE NOTE:

Successful applicants will be notified of results by SMS, emails and notice posted on CIAPS website.
These awards, as commonwealth scholarships for school leaders and management, are employment opportunities in education.

The Centre for International Advanced and
Professional Studies (CIAPS) is a Lagos based
center for international advanced and
professional studies that offer postgraduate and
professional programmes in Banking, Business
Studies, Education, Media and Journalism. It is
the first paperless academic institution in Africa.
CIAPS is dedicated to the advancement of
knowledge, learning and understanding in the
service of society.

Application Deadline: 21 February 2015
Open to International Applicants: No

To apply, click on http://www.ciaps.org/

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Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 6:49am On Jan 12, 2015
Study In Canada: Trent University Scholarships for International Non-Canadian Undergraduate Students

Trent International Program (TIP)
Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Trent University
Country to Study in: Canada

Scholarship Description
Trent University's Trent International Program (TIP) offers a limited number of highly competitive renewable Full and Tuition scholarships to students eligible for undergraduate admission to Trent, and who
are not citizens or permanent residents of
Canada. Preference is given to high school
graduates although transfer students are also
eligible to apply.
These scholarships and Awards are tenable for up to four years of an Honours degree if a "B"
average is maintained each year and are available for students entering the University in
September only. TRENT- ESL students are eligible to apply for International Awards upon successful completion of the TRENT-ESL program.
All students except exchange and letter of
permission students, will automatically be
considered for Trent University Entrance
Scholarships , awarded for academic excellence.
These range in value from CDN$1,000 to CDN
$3,000.

A. TRENT INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS

1. Trent International Full Scholarships
Criteria: Outstanding academic achievement (top 3 in class), community and/or international
service, excellent record of extra-curricular
activities and leadership, as well as an
assessment of financial need.
Value: Approximately CDN$32,000 per academic
year (8 months). Covers international tuition,
ancillary, health insurance and living fees.
Quantity:1- 3

2. Justin Chiu Global Citizen Scholarship
Criteria: Outstanding academic achievement (top
3 in class), community and/or international
service, excellent leadership, as well as an
assessment of financial need. Open to students
from Asia.
Value: Approximately CDN$32,000 per academic
year (8 months). Covers international tuition,
ancillary, health insurance and living fees.
Depending on need, may also include books, and/or other miscellaneous expenses.
Quantity:1 every 4 years (application is closed
for September 2014).

3. Trent International Tuition Scholarships
Criteria: High academic achievement (top 5 in
class), community and/or international service,
excellent leadership, as well as an assessment of
financial need.
Value: Approximately CDN$20,000 per academic
year (8 months). Covers international tuition and
ancillary fees.
Quantity:4-7

4. Trent International Levy Tuition Scholarship
Criteria: Based on high academic achievement
(top 5 in class), community and/or international
service, excellent record of extra-curricular
activities and leadership as well as an assessment of financial need. Open to students from developing countries.
Value: Approximately CDN$20,000 per academic
year (8 months). Covers international tuition and
ancillary fees.
Quantity: 1

5. Trent International Awards and Trent Scotiabank Awards
Criteria: Good academic achievement and a record of extra-curricular activities. Preference given to top candidates in scholarship competition.
Value: Approximately CDN$2,000-$7,000 per
academic year (8 months).
Quantity: Varies, depending on the number of
qualified applicants.

B. DESIGNATED INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Trent University-United World College
Scholarships Criteria: Open to UWC graduating students nominated by their home UWC. Based on outstanding academic achievement (top 5 in
class), community and/or international service,
excellent record of extra-curricular activities
and leadership, as well as an assessment of
financial need.
Value: approx. CDN$32,000 per academic year (8
months). Covers international tuition and
ancillary fees, health insurance, room and board.
Depending on need, may also include books, and
some other miscellaneous expenses.
Quantity: 1- 3
Nomination process: Students should contact
their own United World College directly.

2. Jack Matthews International Full Scholarship
(Pearson College of the Pacific)
Criteria: Open to graduating students from
Pearson UWC of the Pacific and nominated by
Pearson UWC, based on outstanding academic
achievement (top 5 in class), international
service, excellent record of extra-curricular
activities and leadership.
Value: approx. CDN$32,000 per academic year (8
months). Covers international tuition and
ancillary fees, health insurance, and living fees.
Quantity: 1
Nomiantion process: Students should contact
Pearson College of the Pacific directly.

C. TRENT UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

All students, Canadian and International,
applying to Trent will be automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships, awarded for academic excellence. These range in value from CDN$1,000 to CDN$3,000. Students on a Year/Term Study Abroad at Trent are not eligible for Entrance Scholarship. ESL students are eligible for consideration, however the scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies (and not for ESL).

D. IB ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

All international students applying for admission
to Trent on the basis of IB diploma will be
automatically considered for IB Entrance
Scholarships.
To qualify for a CDN$1,000 IB Entrance
Scholarship, students must have a minimum IB
score of 28. The scholarship can be combined with a Trent University Entrance Scholarship.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply for any of Trent's International
Scholarships, you must have applied for admission into Trent University. Note that students are automatically considered for SOME Trent University's Scholarships when they apply for admission.

To apply, visit the Scholarship Application Kit
page to download these application documents:
"Application Form ", "Reference Form", AND
"Admission Application Form" (if you have already applied for admission to Trent University, do not submit this last form).

DEADLINES:
Only those scholarship applicants who have
submitted all of the required admission and
scholarship documents by February 15, 2015 will
be considered for scholarships/awards.

PLEASE NOTE
If you are applying for admission and
scholarships/awards at the same time, please
send all of the required admission and scholarship documentation to the Trent International Program office (not the Registrar’s Office).
Application Deadline: 15 February 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

Click the link below to apply:

http://www.trentu.ca/international/financesandscholarships_InternationalScholarshipApplicationandDeadlines.php
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 10:36am On Jan 15, 2015
Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Scholarships for Africans and Asians

Course(s) Offered: Several
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: University of Edinburgh
Country to Study in: Any country (online)

Scholarship Description
The University of Edinburgh will offer
masters scholarships for eligible distance
learning Master’s programmes offered by
the University.

Eligibility
The scholarship awards are for students who are
accepted for admission into any of the below
eligible distance learning Master's programmes at the University of Edinburgh. See 'Fields of study' below.
Applicants must be both nationals of and resident in the any of the countries listed below.

Scholarship Criteria:
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the
basis of academic merit. Candidates must have,
or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1
Honours degree at undergraduate level or the
international equivalent.

Eligible groups
The online scholarships are for nationals of:
Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Benin; Burkina Faso;
Burundi; Cambodia; Central African Republic;
Chad; Comoros; Congo, Dem Rep; Côte d'Ivoire;
Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia, The; Ghana; Guinea;
Guinea-Bissau; Haiti; India; Kenya; Korea, Dem
Rep; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao PDR; Liberia;
Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mongolia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Rwanda; São Tomé and Principe; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; Somalia; Sudan; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Timor-Leste; Togo; Uganda; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Yemen, Rep; Zambia; Zimbabwe.

Participating Institution(s)
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh; UK
Fields of study
The eligible distance learning programmes are as follows:
College of Humanities and Social Science :
1. MSc Advanced Clinical Skills
2. MSc Creative Writing
3. MSc Digital Education (including PG Certificate
and PG Diploma)
4. MSc Digital Media Design (part-time and full-
time)
5. MSc Global Challenges
6. MSc History (Online Distance Learning)
7. LLM Information Technology Law
8. LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law
9. LLM Intellectual Property Law
10. LLM International Commercial Law and Practive
11. MSc Landscape, Environment & History
12. LLM Law
13. LLM Medical Law and Ethics
14. MSc Mental Health and Well-being of Children, Young People and Families

College of Science and Engineering:
1. MSc Next Generation Drug Discovery
2. MSc Research-Informed Science Education

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine :
1. ChM General Surgery
2. MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
3. MSc Clinical Education
4. MSc Clinical Management of Pain
5. MSc Clinical Trials
6. MVetSci Conservation Medicine
7. MSc Equine Science
8. MSc Global eHealth
9. MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
10. MSc Global Health: Non Communicable Diseases
11. MSc Imaging
12. MSc Internal Medicine
13. MSc International Animal Health
14. MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law
15. MSc Neuroimaging for Research
16. MSc One Health
17. MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
18. MSc Surgical Sciences
19. MSc Translational Medicine

Number of awards
A total of six (6) masters scholarships are
available and offered every year

Sponsorship duration
Scholarship Benefits
Each scholarship will have a total value of £5,000
which will be deducted from the tuition fee for
the entire part-time programme of study.

Method of Application
To be eligible, applicants should already have
been offered a place at the University of
Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that
offer or be intending to do so.
Eligible applicants should complete a
' Postgraduate Master's Online Scholarship
Application Form '. Please visit the official website via link below to do this. When completing the personal statement section of the scholarship application form, please indicate why Distance Learning suits your particular circumstances making reference to both online learning and distance learning.
It is very important to visit the official website
(link to it is below) for most current and detailed
information.
DEADLINES:
The closing date for applications for these
scholarships is 29 May 2015.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that you will not be able to access
the online application form unless you have
applied for admission to the University of
Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.
A Selection Committee will meet in June 2015 to
select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced in July 2015.
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is
the sixth-oldest university in the English-
speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient
universities. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.

Application Deadline: 29 May 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

Click the link below : http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/global/1.32773
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 10:38am On Jan 16, 2015
England: Loughborough University Full-Tuition Fee Scholarships for African Students

Full Fee Scholarships for Students from
Africa

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Loughborough University
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description:
Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.
These will be known as the Loughborough
University Graduate School Development Trust
Africa Scholarships . The scholarships are being
funded through a combination of generous
external funding and Loughborough University
funds.

Eligibility criteria:
The selection panel will use the following
eligibility criteria when assessing applications:
Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
Evidence of exceptional academic achievement
(normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
Commitment to return to their home country on
completion of postgraduate programme
Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to
secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs
involved

Eligible groups:
Citizens of ANY African country - these
scholarships are specifically intended for Africans ONLY.

Participating Institution(s)
Univeristy of Loughborough in United Kingdom

Fields of study
Any postgraduate taught course offered by the
University. See the complete list of Schools and
Departments.

Number of awards
The University will award a limited number of
scholarships and the standards required are very
high.

Sponsorship duration
Financial award will last for the full duration of
the postgraduate taught degree programme - one year

Scholarship benefits
The scholarships will cover 100% of the course
fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course
for one year (replacing any Departmental or
Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).
Note that students will be expected to fund their
travel and maintenance costs through other
sources.

Method of Application
For 2014 entry the scholarship application
procedure is an open competition.
Students may only apply for the scholarship after
an offer for a place has been made . Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or
unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate
taught course can apply for the scholarship using the Application Form downloadable from the official website (link to it is below).

After the application form has been downloaded
and filled, it should be returned (by post, fax or
email) to:

International Office
Marketing and Advancement
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971
Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

Scholarship application will NOT be considered
unless the applicant is holding an offer or a place
at the time of submission (this offer may be
conditional or unconditional). Please do not
submit your scholarship application until you have received your offer letter.
Please visit the official website (link to it is
below) to access the Application Form and also for complete information on how to apply for this
scholarship.

DEADLINE:
This is an annual scholarship award and the
deadline for applications is usually 30th April of
every year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications will be initially shortlisted and the
final decision on the awards will be made by a
selection panel of senior staff of the University.
The selection panel will use the set of 'Eligibility
criteria' listed above when assessing applications.
Applicants are advised to spend considerable
effort ensuring that this application reaches the
selectors in a form that is clear, well presented
and which reflects your abilities and motivation.
You must first apply for admissions to your
chosen postgraduate taught programme before
applying to this scholarship.

The final closing date for applications is as shown above/below, and applicants must not apply late.
A confirmation email will be sent when your
application has been received. All those applying
will be notified of the outcome of their
application by email by the end of May at the
latest.
Loughborough University is a public research
university located in the market town of
Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East
Midlands of England.
It has been a university since 1966, but the
institution dates back to 1909, when the then
Loughborough Technical Institute began with a
focus on skills and knowledge which would be
directly applicable in the wider world.
Loughborough ranks particularly highly for
engineering and technology and is noted for its
sports-related courses and achievements.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2015
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY
Africans)

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/finance/international/informationfor/africa/
Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by scarplanet(m): 1:26pm On Jan 18, 2015
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Re: Grants, Study Fellowship And Scholarships by Chydobe: 11:49am On Oct 04, 2017
McGill University Canada (Department of pediatrics) is accepting scholarship applications for postgraduate training in a residency program. The award is of two types : The Alan Ross Academic Bursary Award and the Clinical Bursary Award in Pediatrics. These scholarships for Medical students are open to International Medical Doctors who are graduates of Medical Schools...

Click on link below for more information.

http://www.newzified.com/scholarships-for-medical-students-mcgill-university-canada-apply-for-postgraduate-training/

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