Chevening Scholarship: Everything you need to know and winner’s experience

Studying in the UK can be a wonderful opportunity as the universities have quality education with worldwide recognition. We all know that the UK is the second most popular destination for international studies after the US.

Why Chevening scholarship?

If studying in the UK is your dream and you are confused about which scholarship you should apply to, Chevening scholarship is one of the best ways to go. It offers scholarships to students from 144 countries and is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It gives an incredible opportunity, for scholars with leadership qualities from around the world, by providing full or part funding for the full-time courses at postgraduate level. You can apply to Chevening scholarship to study at any university in the UK. Apart from the scholarships, Chevening offers fellowships as well. Chevening Fellowships are different from scholarships as they are offered to mid-career professionals already in leadership and influential positions for further development in their respective fields.


Chevening scholarship Eligibility criteria

Chevening scholarship can be obtained if you meet the below-mentioned requirements:

You should exhibit leadership qualities and proven track record of professional excellence.
You should be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
You should hold a degree equivalent to a good UK second-class honors degree 2:1.
You should be willing to return to your home country for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended.
You should meet the Chevening English language requirements before the specified deadline.
You should apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an offer from those universities.
You should have two-three years of work experience in your chosen profession.

You cannot apply for a Chevening scholarship if:

You hold British or dual British citizenship.
You are an employee or a former employee or a relative of a former employee of Her Majesty’s Government (since July 2014) or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
You have previously received funding from any other UK government scholarship program.


Chevening Scholarship amount

If the Chevening scholarship program provides part funding, then it covers only the tuition fees or a stipend or an allowance. A full Chevening scholarship includes:

Payment of tuition fees.

The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application only for you.
Travel fare to and fro from your country by an approved route only for you.
An arrival allowance and departure allowance.
A monthly living allowance or stipend that depends on whether you are staying inside or outside London.
Note: Chevening scholarship program funds full tuition fees for all Master’s courses except for MBA programs. It provides only £18,000 for MBA tuition fees.


Guidelines for the Chevening scholarship application

Applying to the Chevening scholarship is not an easy task. It takes an immense amount of effort from the scholar. You can apply for the Chevening scholarship by following the below guidelines:

Chevening Scholarships can only be applied through online mode.
You can register on the Chevening website and receive notifications of applications. The application form has no automatic save function, so you should save regularly as each session closes after 60 minutes.
The Chevening scholarship application form will ask you to provide details of Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE Academic or TOEFL iBT test including the scores that you achieved for each component and your test report or certificate number.
The Chevening scholarship application form will ask you to state three UK universities and courses in order of your preference.
Two valid references in letter format written in English should be uploaded to your application form in PDF format and should be within 5MB.
Your contact details should be entered as accurately as possible.
The Chevening scholarship application form asks a set of questions which should be answered by you and each answer should not exceed 50 words.
After applying for the scholarship, the shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the interview.

Chevening scholarship 2017/18 applications will open on 8th August 2016.
Apply via this Link: www.chevening.org/apply

For more information for Nigerian Applicants,Check; www.chevening.org/nigeria

Chevening Scholarship termination
The Chevening scholarship can be terminated in the event of:

Dismissal from the university.
Breach of UK law and practices.
Failure to make progress in studies.
Misconduct, whether in connection with your study or otherwise.


Winner’s experiences

Zoia Pavlenko from Ukraine, a Chevening Scholar, who pursued her Masters in Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham, shares her experience. She says that the Chevening scholarship has made her ambitious and widened her horizons and gave her exclusive contacts throughout the world. She also adds that the Chevening scholarship awakened her to the world full of possibilities and she feels that life is too short to catch them all.


Fernandes Wanda, 2012-13 Chevening Scholar, says that coming from Angola where English is taught as a foreign language, his first and foremost challenge was the application process itself. After getting shortlisted for the Chevening interview, he had to face yet another challenge of qualifying the English language test. He says that his Chevening life in London was an amazing experience. He was an active member of the London Chevening Scholars network. He also adds that the important part of the Chevening scholarship application process is to apply to a UK university and secure an admission with them in order to obtain the Chevening scholarship.


Source: www.wemakescholars.com/blog/chevening-scholarship-everything-you-need-to-know-and-winners-experience/


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King Abdullah University Saudi Arabia (KAUST) MS and PhD Scholarships 2017

Applications are invited for KAUST Fellowship for enrolling in PhD and MS/PhD program for Spring 2017

Applications are open now

Subjects offered

Fellowship is awarded in all subjects offered at KAUST.
Field of study

MSC program.
PhD Program.

Application Requirements

KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.

A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student’s application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139. The average GRE quantitative score for admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.

Submit an official complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the onboarding process) in a sealed envelope to:
Office of Admissions
Graduate Affairs
Building 9, Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

How To prepare applications

You must have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are important and should be written by professors or advisers under whom you have pursued research or taken courses in your major field of study. Recommendation letters should be submitted through the application directly from your referee. Referee should provide details about how he/she knows your work, as well as comparative statements (e.g., top 1% of class, best in past five years, etc.), and insight into your research ability. Also please add your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Financial Support

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:

Full tuition support
Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
Housing*
Medical and dental coverage*
Relocation support
* Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.

PhD Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. program requires the successful completion of at least 96 credit hours, (inclusive of previous Master’s Degree coursework). Qualification and advancement to candidacy are contingent upon

Successfully passing Ph.D. coursework

Designating a research advisor

Successfully passing a qualifying exam

Writing and orally defending a research proposal. Possible outcomes include pass, failure with complete retake, failures with partial retake, and failure with no retake. Students not permitted to retake the exam, or who fail the retake, will be dismissed from the University. The maximum allotted time for advancement to candidacy for a student entering with a M.S. degree is two years; three years for students entering with a B.S.

How to Apply/Documents Required/Application Form Download

Applications should be submitted online.

Click on the link to apply now Online Application

Attach all documents like university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic and other necessary documents

A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation.

Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the on boarding process) in a sealed envelope via post.

Contact us

Mailing Address
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

admissions@kaust.edu.sa

For details please visit following website

https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/applying-to-kaust

Source: http://scholarshipdirect.org/2016/07/14/king-abdullah-university-saudi-arabia-kaust-ms-and-phd-scholarships-2017/

OFID Scholarship 2016

About OFID

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance institution established by the Member States of OPEC in 1976 as a collective channel of aid to the developing countries. OFID works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world. It does this by providing financing to build essential infrastructure, strengthen social services delivery and promote productivity, competitiveness and trade. OFID’s work is people-centered, focusing on projects that meet basic needs - such as food, energy, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education – with the aim of encouraging self-reliance and inspiring hope for the future.

OFID is a long standing supporter of One Young World and has enabled 100 young leaders to participate in One Young World Summit since 2011. This year OFID will sponsor twenty successful applicants to participate in the One Young World Summit 2016 which takes place in Ottawa, Canada from 28 September - 1 October.

http://www.ofid.org/To learn more about OFID and its activities please visit: www.ofid.org

What does the scholarship include?

Access to the One Young World Summit 2016 in Ottawa, Canada.
Hotel accommodation on a shared basis between 28 September and 1 October
Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Transport between the Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
Summit hand-outs and support materials.
​The cost of travel to and from Ottawa.
​​Who can apply?

In order to apply you must be:

Aged 18 – 30
A national of one of the listed eligible countries. Click here to view list. (Nigeria Included)


Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:

Evidenced commitment to the sustainable development of their country. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service.
Leadership ability
Concern for local or global issues
Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas
Teamwork

How to apply

Submit an online application in English before midnight 5 August. If you already have a One Young World candidate profile, you do not need to create a new application to apply for this scholarship, you will be considered for it automatically.

Application deadline: 5 August 2016

Apply via
https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ofid-scholarship-2016

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CANADA IMMIGRATION 2016

Quebec Announces Application Intake Dates for Skilled Worker Program


Quebec Announces Application Intake Dates for Skilled Worker Program



Up to 5,000 applications will be soon be accepted for popular Canadian immigration program

On July 19, the government of the Canadian province of Quebec announced that its Quebec Skilled Worker program (QSWP) will open to receive up to 5,000 new applications as of August 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard (Montreal) Time. The intake period may remain open until August 22, though the intake cap is expected to be reached before that date.

The announcement that another intake period will take place in just a few weeks will give individuals and families the opportunity to make an application to a Canadian immigration program that still operates on a first-come, first-served basis, as opposed to the ‘Expression of Interest’ systems that have become popular throughout the rest of Canada.
The QSWP and Mon projet Québec
Individuals wishing to submit an application to the QSWP for a Quebec Selection Certificate/certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) must do so online through the online intake management system Mon projet Québec. With a CSQ, applicants may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence. Before making an application, potential applicants must create a Mon projet Québec account and enter the required information.
The government of Quebec has stated that no interruptions are planned in the ability to create a Mon projet Québec account before August 16.
The first step can be made today


During the upcoming intake period, candidates with an existing account on Mon projet Québec will have the opportunity to submit a complete application. At this time, it is possible for individuals who have not yet created a Mon projet Québec account to do so. Without an account, it will not be possible to submit a QSWP application on or after August 16. When creating an account, individuals are required to enter personal information related to their civil status, work history, education history, family, and previous visits to Quebec, if applicable.
Intake period expected to be brief

The previous intake period opened on June 13, 2016 and closed within hours, when the cap of 5,000 applicants was reached. That intake period was restricted to individuals who had already created a Mon projet Québec account during the January registration period. Since June 20, it has been possible to create new accounts in preparation to submit an application for the QSWP for this upcoming intake period.

The upcoming QSWP intake period may be the last in 2016 — indeed, it may be the last of its kind. While the program currently operates on a first-come, first-served basis, Quebec’s Minister for Immigration, Kathleen Weil, is pushing to enact legislation to shift the province to a system similar to Canada’s Express Entry system, whereby candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and await an Invitation to Apply based on their credentials. Under such systems, only those candidates with the most competitive qualifications and attributes are typically selected.
The intake period from August 16 to August 22, 2016 may be the last chance for some individuals to submit a QSWP application without first being invited to apply.

The QSWP: How does it work?

The QSWP is a points-based immigration program, whereby points may be awarded for an individual’s area of training, work experience, age, language proficiency, prior relationship with Quebec (through visits or family), the human capital factors of the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), and whether or not the applicant has a validated job offer in Quebec. If an individual satisfies the minimum point requirement for these factors, he or she may then gain additional points for any accompanying dependent children and proof of financial self-sufficiency.
Candidates should note that a job offer is not required for the QSWP.
Potential applicants should also note that they may be awarded points for French proficiency, though it is not an eligibility requirement for the program. Individuals who do not have knowledge of French, but who have strong credentials in other areas, may be eligible to apply to the QSWP.
Moreover, Quebec awards a significant number of points for an individual’s ‘area of training’. In particular, occupations in engineering, health care, IT, natural sciences, business, and trades are prioritized under the QSWP. To view an interactive area of training table, click here.
New EOI system expected after this intake period
“The government of Quebec, to its credit, has been quite clear about its future immigration goals. It sees its future economic immigration policy — with the Quebec Skilled Worker Program as the flagship program — centred around an Expression of Interest, Invitation to Apply system,” says Attorney David Cohen.
“Consequently, this upcoming intake period may be the last of its kind — a way to apply for and obtain Canadian permanent residence on a first-come, first-served basis. I would encourage individuals interested in immigrating to Canada under such a program to review the requirements and determine their eligibility as soon as possible. Because the intake period will be upon us in less than a month, preparation is essential.”

Quebec profile

Population: 8,263,600
Largest city: Montreal
Capital city: Quebec City
Language: French is the most predominant language, though nearly half of all residents report having proficiency in both French and English.
Economy: While the province’s substantial natural resources have long been the mainstay of its economy, sectors of the knowledge economy such as aerospace, information and communication technologies, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry also play leading roles. These many industries have all contributed to helping Quebec become a highly influential province within Canada, second only to Ontario in economic output.

Note: Candidates in either of the following situations are not subject to the cap and may submit an application for a CSQ outside the aforementioned intake periods:
The applicant has enclosed a validated employment offer with the application for a selection certificate submitted under the QSWP;

or

The applicant is a temporary resident in Quebec and eligible to submit an application for a CSQ.
To find out if you are eligible for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, or any of Canada’s over 60 immigration programs, please fill out a free assessment today.


Read more at http://www.cicnews.com/2016/07/quebec-announces-application-intake-dates-skilled-worker-program-078390.html#zlTD3rq3J68y4rhe.99

To check if you're eligible for the canadian immigration skilled worker program, you're to fill a free assessment form.

Click the link to do your assessment

https://www.canadavisa.com/assess/mobile/?tracking=1&kt=qswhs

The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme.


Former Machel Mandela fellows (L to R) Ngozika Amalu, Sebabatso Manoeli, Wendy Trott, Madelynne Wager and Adrian Kitimbo

The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.

The Machel-Mandela Fellows programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa. It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation's focus on Africa's burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa's future leaders.

Details:

The programme will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment in January 2017.

The fellow may be from Africa or abroad and will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation's headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg. Fellows will work directly with and assist the Foundation's staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.

An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation (subject to Foundation policy) will be provided. Other work-related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.

Requirements:

Under 30 years of age
An Undergraduate or Masters level degree
Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages an asset
Excellent communication skills
Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management
Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail
Fluency in all basic IT skills
Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset
A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa's economic performance
Broad knowledge of African politics and economics
Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation (please consult the website : www.thebrenthurstfoundtion.org)

Submissions:

Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at jackl(at)eoson.co.za quoting 'Machel-Mandela Fellow' in the subject line.

You will need to send:

An up-to-date CV with references' details
A covering letter - no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear
A writing sample - this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.
The earliest date you would be able to start
Details of where you saw the programme advertised
The deadline for applications is 15 October 2016. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 4 November 2016 please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

Source: http://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/a_sndmsg/news_view.asp?I=161177&PG=287

APPLICATION GUIDANCE FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP

This guidance applies specifically to Chevening Scholarships. For guidance on applying for a Chevening Fellowship, please visit the application page of the fellowship you wish to apply for.

Before submitting your application for a Chevening Scholarship, it is recommended that you read the guidance.

Eligibility criteria
English language criteria
Courses
References
Work experience
Online application system
Interviews
Successful applicants wishing to take up their Chevening Scholarship will also have to agree to the terms and conditions of the award.

Each year, some applications are unsuccessful on the basis of ineligibility. Have a look at the most common errors we found to get a sense of where applicants may have entered information that would have resulted in them being deemed ineligible.

APPLYPlease read the guidance on this page before applying

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
COURSES
REFERENCES
WORK EXPERIENCE
ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
INTERVIEWS

Source: http://www.chevening.org/apply/guidance

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists for the 2017–2018 (Nigerians can apply also)

Please note: new link

www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng

Types of scholarship
Selection criteria
Interested?
Application procedure
Selection
Awards

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

Types of scholarship

The research scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.
Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology. Only candidates nominated by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.

Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland. Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. Only those who have already been awarded a place to study may apply. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.
Selection criteria

The FCS assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:

a) Candidate profile
b) Quality of the research project or artistic work
c) Synergies and potential for future research cooperation

The FCS will select scholarship holders for the 2017–18 academic year by the end of May 2017. Scholarships for the 2018–19 academic year will be advertised online from August 2017.

Check the application deadline and the different types of scholarship on offer. These vary according to country. You will also find details of what to do next and where to get more information.

Application procedure

Selection

Applications are subject to preliminary selection by the relevant national authorities and/or the Swiss diplomatic representation. The short-listed applications are then assessed by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which takes the final decision.

The FCS is composed of professors from all Swiss public universities. Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.

Awards

The FCS will announce its decisions regarding the new scholarship awards by the end of May at the latest.


Warning of fraud attempts regarding Swiss government scholarships (phishing)

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation issues this warning regarding false advertisements for Swiss government scholarships sent by email or on social media. Fraudsters are offering fake scholarships in an attempt to get their victims to transfer money (e.g. by claiming that this money is required for visa or social insurance costs).
The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS recommends that members of the public ignore these fraudulent offers and above all do not transfer any money. The application process for a Swiss government scholarship is free of charge.

Swiss government scholarships are offered by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students exclusively via Switzerland’s official diplomatic representations in the applicants’ countries of origin.

Source:
https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/topics/swiss-education-area/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships-for-foreign-scholars-an.html

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NITDA Scholarships in Information Technology for Nigerians (Masters and PhD) 2016/2017


Application Deadline: 5th September, 2016 | Offered annually? Yes


National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) offers Scholarships in Information Technology for Masters and PhD Nigerian students to study at Nigerian and Overseas Universities

Accepted Subject Areas: Information Technology (IT)

About Scholarship

NITDA ScholarshipThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with its mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide, has since 2010 established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigeria or Foreign / Overseas Universities.

2016/2017 NITDA scholarship for Nigerians is now open for applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Scholarship Type: Masters and PhD Scholarship in IT

Selection Criteria

The scholarships will be strictly based on merit and cover the six Geo-political Zones of the country. The Agency will collaborate with the various institutions of higher learning within and outside the country to ensure that the scheme is successfully executed.

Eligibility

Masters Degree Candidate for the award of Masters Degree Scholarship must have 1st class or 2nd class upper Division in relevant Information Technology field of study.
PhD Candidates for the award of PhD degree scholarship must have Masters Degree in relevant Information Technology field of study.
Number of scholarships: Several

Duration: The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.

Eligible African Countries: Nigeria

To be taken: Overseas

How can I Apply?

Application is based online through the registration form on the NITDA website
Scan and attach your passport photograph (must be in jpg format) which should not be larger than 50kb.
You should can and convert your certificate to a PDF file which should not be larger than 100kb.
If you still have any questions or experience any difficulties with the application system, please email: scholarship@nitda.gov.ng

Visit the Scholarship Webpage for application details

Sponsors: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Source: http://www.afterschoolafrica.com/5290/nitda-scholarships-in-information-technology-for-nigerians-masters-and-phd/

Africa Regional International Staff/Student Exchange (ARISE) 2016. Funded to Choice Universities

Brief description: The ARISE Programme invites Applications from African nationals registered for Masters or Doctoral studies in the fields of Agriculture, Medical Sciences, Engineering and Energy.



The Africa Regional International Staff/Student Exchange (ARISE): Food Security and Sustainable Human Wellbeing

Application Deadline: 25th August 2016

Offered annually? No

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (Universities): Addis Ababa University, University of Rwanda, University of Cape Town, University of Ghana, Makerere University and University of Nairobi.

Eligible Fields of Study: Agriculture, Medical Sciences, Engineering and Energy.

About the Award: The Africa Regional International Staff/Student Exchange: Food Security and Sustainable Human Wellbeing (ARISE) is a programme designed to provide resources and opportunities for student and staff mobility throughout four regions of Africa.

ARISE offers support for Masters and Doctoral studies as well as shorter research and administrative visits between consortium partners in the following thematic fields: Agriculture, Engineering, Energy and Health Sciences.

Type: Masters or Doctoral studies



Eligibility: To qualify, students must:

be registered for a full degree Masters or Doctoral programme at a home African university to spend time (minimum 10 months) at one of the ARISE partner institution.
return to their home institution after the exchange period to complete their degree.
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Selection Criteria: Application Requirements for Masters and Doctoral exchanges:

Candidate must be a registered student at home university.
Must secure an academic host at the host university.
Applications are considered on merit and must meet academic requirements
Number of Awardees: Not stated

Value of Scholarship: The Scholarship covers

Roundtrip flight ticket and visa costs (using a preferred travel agent and calculated against direct linear distance)
Direct participation costs such as tuition fees, registration fees and service fees where applicable
Comprehensive Travel Insurance (Health, Accident and Travel)
A monthly subsistence allowance for the mobility period. Monthly Subsistence: €600 Masters, €900 Doctorates, €1000 staff members
Duration of Scholarship:

Masters: 24 months
PhD: 36 mnths
Staff: 6 months


Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Award Provider: The Africa Regional International Staff/Student Exchange (ARISE)

Source:
http://www.afterschoolafrica.com/14992/africa-regional-international-staffstudent-exchange-arise-2016-funded-choice-universities/

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Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards. The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board invite application 2016 from suitably qualified candidate for Two Million Naira Scholarships programme for all Nigerian Students in Tertiary Institutions:

Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards 2016

Description
The award is for Twenty (20) students each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira, (100,000.00) making a total sum of Two Million Naira (2,000,000.00).

Criteria for Awards



Applicants must be poor and indigent.
Applicants must be registered Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. i.e Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
Applicants must have good academic performance.
Application Deadline: 24th August, 2016.

Interview Date
Calabar
Thursday, 25th August, 2016
ASUU Secretariat,
University of Calabar
Cross River State
Time: 10.00 am.

Bauchi
Thursday, 8th September, 2016
ASUU Secretariat,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
Bauchi State
Time: 10:00am

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Lagos
Tuesday, 20th September, 2016.
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Otunba Jobi Fele Way,
C.B.D Alausa,
Ikeja,
Lagos State
Time: 10.00 am.

Award Ceremony Date
Successful candidates will be awarded the Scholarships onThursday, September 22nd, 2016 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Otuaba Jobi Fele-Way, C.B.D, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos at 12.00 Noon.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application letter, not more than two (2) pages, the letter must include the name of the candidate, course and year of study, state of origin and why the candidate believes that he or she should be given the award.
The application letter must be accompanied by Application letter are the following:

A photocopy of the candidate’s current Identity card,
A letter from the candidate’s current Head of Department, including correct information on the candidates CGPA for the last academic session.
A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester and
Two (2) current passport photographs.
The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Otunba Jobi Fele – Way, C.B.D
Alausa Ikeja,
P.O. Box 80279,
Lafiaji,
Lagos State.

Or

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
C/o ASUU Secretariat,
University of Calabar,
Calabar,
Cross River.

Or

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
C/o ASUU Secretariat,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
Bauchi State.

Source: http://www.greenedunigeria.com/scholarship/gani-fawehinmi-annual-scholarship-awards/

113 Undergraduate & Masters MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at University of California, Berkeley USA 2017/2018

http://www.afterschoolafrica.com/6693/mfsp-at-university-of-california-berkeley-usa/

Final Undergraduate scholarship applications for Mastercard will go out this year, so get to work if you need Bachelor degree scholarships.

Master degree applicants can also apply.

All full time undergraduate students of all tertiary institutions who are of Oyo state extraction are eligible.

2017 Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK (Fully Funded)


Application Deadline:15 November 2016

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:

Master’s (one-year courses only)
PhD
Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2017
By October 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)

COMMONWEALTH PhD SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to 36 months’ support towards completion of a three-year full-time doctoral postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.

COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

12 months’ support towards completion of a full-time taught postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.
The CSC funds one-year Master’s programmes only, and does not fund MBAs.


Scholarship Worth:

Each scholarship provides:
Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
Approved tuition and examination fees
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels)
Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
Warm clothing allowance
Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
For PhD Scholars, fieldwork grant towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (usually the cost of one economy class return airfare to your fieldwork location)
For PhD Scholars, paid mid-term visit (airfare) to your home country (unless you have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse and/or child allowances during your scholarship, or have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork)
If your scholarship is at least 18 months long, the following family allowances:
Spouse allowance of £222 per month if you and your spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless your spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship)
Child allowance of £222 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your spouse and children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent (irrespective of the length of your scholarship), child allowance of £444 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK

How to apply

You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:

National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application. Click here for a list of national nominating agencies, with contact details
Selected universities/university bodies, which can nominate their own academic staff. Click here for a list of nominating universities/university bodies
Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies

Eligible African Coutries and Nominating Agencies:


Nigeria – national nominating agency details


All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications.

You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the EAS will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

You must provide the following supporting documentation to be received by the CSC by 6 January 2017 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:

References from at least two individuals
Transcripts
For PhD candidates only, supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on your application form

How to use the EAS

Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic Application System (EAS), and it does not charge organisations to nominate candidates.

Choosing a university/course

You may find the following resources useful when researching your choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

Education UK (British Council) – British Council website, with guidance for international students and a course and institution search
Postgrad.com – information for postgraduate students, with a course search
Prospects – information on postgraduate study in the UK
Research Excellent Framework 2014 results – results of a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions
Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
UCAS Postgraduate – guidance on how to find and apply for a postgraduate course
Unistats – the official website for comparing UK higher education course data
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on choosing a course of study
The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites

Source:
http://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/2017-commonwealth-scholarships-for-masters-and-phd-study-in-the-uk-fully-funded/

DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students, 2017-2018

Applications are invited for DAAD scholarships from developing countries’ students. The scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate degree at German institutions of Higher education.

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries.

The DAAD supports over 100,000 German and international students und researchers around the globe each year – making it the world’s largest funding organisation of its kind.

The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue a postgraduate degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Study Subject(s): DAAD Scholarships are awarded for pursuing development-related postgraduate courses.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes:
-Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
-Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
-Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: Scholarship criteria is:
-Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience
-Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
-Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
-Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
-Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship

Nationality: Students (on the DAC List of the OECD) from following developing countries can apply:


College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of applicants chosen study programme.

Developing Countries: Nigeria Included

Supporting Material: Required documents (in the following order):
-DAAD application form
-hand-signed CV
-hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
-research exposé (if required by university)
-academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
-professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
-confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
-Proof of language abilities
– English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
– German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
– copies of awarded academic degrees
– copies of academic transcripts
– copy of School Leaving Certificate
-Note: Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description on the following pages. All documents must be submitted as identical duplicates.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or electronically.

Application form

Applications Deadlines: Depending on chosen study programme.

Source:
http://scholarship-positions.com/2013-2014-postgraduate-courses-for-professionals-with-relevance-to-developing-countries-germany/2012/03/20/

(Undergraduate & Master’s) Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Journalists (Fully Funded to study in South Africa)


Application Deadline: August 31st 2016

KAS Media Africa is offering a university scholarship to a promising, young (under 30) sub-Saharan African journalist to do a full-time Honours or Masters Degree at the University of Witwatersrand’s Journalism Programme in Johannesburg in 2017.

Requirements:

Candidates should be under 30 years old, working as a journalist in a sub-Saharan African country and fluent in English.
For Honours, candidates must have at least three years’ working experience and either an undergraduate degree or pass an entrance test.
For Masters, candidates must have a degree equivalent to the BA Honours in Journalism (or related field) and at least three years’ working experience.
Candidates must work closely with KAS Media Africa during their stay in Johannesburg and write a bi-monthly narrative report on their study progress.

Applicants need to submit:

A motivation letter
A CV
Writing samples
At least 2 letters of nomination/reference by a senior journalist, publisher or academic

Benefits:




The scholarship includes:

University fees
Return flight to Johannesburg
Monthly stipend of 5 000 ZAR
Accommodation fees for student housing
A one-time payment of 2 500 ZAR for study material

Application:

Closing date for applications is 31 August 2016.
Applications should be emailed to read@kas.de with “KAS scholarship” in the subject heading
Candidates should make themselves available in mid-September for an interview by skype or telephone and be willing to sit a test exam.
The decision on the award will be made before the end of September 2016.
Successful candidates will be expected to complete an online student application and supply all the necessary documentation, including a SAQA assessment
The application for a student visa will be the responsibility of the candidate, who must begin the process before mid-November 2016.
The academic year starts in the beginning of Feb 2017, and ends with the submission of research in November or the following February. The successful candidate should plan to travel in late January 2017.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KAS Media Africa University Scholarships

Source:
http://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/kas-media-africa-undergraduate-masters-scholarships-for-sub-saharan-african-journalists-fully-funded-to-study-in-south-africa/

I just want to give a word of encouragement to students who are searching for scholarships

Everything has to do with information. Many people are aware of these scholarships but don’t know how to apply. So they just go back to the school they finished from and life goes on. We don’t really research here for what will benefit us. Most of us youths pay for data every single month and at the end of the month, we have spent money but there’s nothing of value we have gotten from the money we have spent. There are lots of scholarships out there that fit different courses and degrees and a lot of people from Africa are winning them. So students should learn to make researches.

People must also be very confident in themselves. There are friends and family members who would try to discourage you saying all sorts of things like you couldn’t beat the competition and that the money you would spend on processing your application, sitting for the IELTS test, paying for courier services and all, would go to waste at the end of the day. There must be some effort coming from the student even if the scholarship is free.

Then you see that some people are so conscious of money. We want everything to be free of charge. There are alot colleagues who want the scholarships too but immediately they see any scholarship that requires them to take the English Proficiency test, they back off at once, no matter how easy the scholarship might be. Nothing is free in Freetown.

Also, students should be more flexible with their choices. Everybody is clamouring to have their Masters in the US, UK and Canada. The schools in those places are now too hard to get into. Students can choose other schools in other countries and still make a wise decision. And When you want to apply for your PhD, you will have greater opportunity to cross into any country you want because by then, you would have had the international exposure.

The truth is Africans are respected out there. The white people respect our brains because we are indeed very smart people. So we don’t have to undermine our talents and lower our expectations.

So make sure the information doesn't end up with you whether you're qualified or not, share with others that don't know how to get the informations about scholarships.