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Digital Jewels Africa Cares Scholarship 2023/2024 – Apply Here. Digital Jewels Africa is now inviting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About Digital Jewels Africa

DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of N 200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.

Digital Jewels Africa Cares Scholarship

The Dj Cares Scholarship is organized by Digital Jewels Africa with a vision of becoming Africa’s trusted guide in the emerging knowledge economy by providing high quality training, e-learning and specialized recruitment services.

Through the Dj Cares Scholarship, Digital Jewel Cares Africa seeks to provide career guidance to enable experienced and inexperienced professionals develop skills relevant to the information age.

Benefits of Digital Jewels Africa Cares Scholarship

• A Dj Cares Scholarship beneficiary will receive a N200,000.00 cash prize as support towards pursuing a IT-related degree.
• Apart from the scholarship, there will be Opportunity for placement by Digital Jewels during holiday’s, designated Industrial Training Periods, and Youth Service.

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Requirements for Digital Jewels Africa Cares Scholarship

To be eligible for the Dj Cares scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below

• IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.
• Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year
• Must have spent at least 2yrs in university
• Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).
• Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c

Documents Required for Application

Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.

• Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.
• Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.
• My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.

How to Apply

Interested Persons should CLICK HERE to apply

Allan Gray Centre For Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) Scholarship 2024. Applications are now open for the Allan Gray Center For Africa Entrepreneurship Scholarship. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike.

Allan Gray Centre For Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) Scholarship

The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) resides in the School of Public Leadership (SPL), within the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The AGCAE creates, integrates and diffuses knowledge to improve data-and-dialogue driven entrepreneurial ecosystem development in Africa in order to increase well-being of communities with entrepreneurship.

The AGCAE aims to enable entrepreneurship-led development in Africa with a data-and-dialogue driven entrepreneurial ecosystem approach.

Strategic priorities

1. Create and integrate entrepreneurial ecosystem data of African countries and regions.
2. Analyze and interpret entrepreneurial ecosystem data of African countries and regions.
3. Develop and communicate scientifically rigorous and Societally relevant entrepreneurial ecosystem research.
4. Create a platform for stakeholders that provide and use entrepreneurial ecosystem data and knowledge in Africa (including academics, governments, entrepreneurship service providers, entrepreneurship associations, philanthropies, NGOs, venture capitalists).
5. Contribute to the development of entrepreneurship and economic development scholarship in Africa.

The AGCAE is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral and masters research programs.

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Benefits of Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship

• AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral scholarships valued at R250 000 per year for three years.
• AGCAE Master’s Scholarships: Full-time masters scholarships valued at R150 000 per year for two years.

Requirements for Stellenbosch University Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a PhD programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires a master’s degree in a relevant discipline for PhD applications.
• A candidate must meet the minimum criteria for admission to a Master’s programme at Stellenbosch University. This requires an honours degree in a relevant discipline for Master’s applications.
• The scholarships are open to South African citizens and African foreign nationals. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged South African and African foreign national citizens.
• Candidates must have achieved a minimum mark of:
  • 70% in their master’s programmes to be eligible for the AGCAE Doctoral Scholarships.
  • 70% in their honours’ programmes  to be eligible for the AGCAE Master’s Scholarships.
• Only applications in one of the AGCAE’s 2023 AGCAE research themes will be considered.

Documents Required for Application

In addition to the completed application form, the following supporting documents are required:

• Academic records: Full particulars of ALL previous and current tertiary studies. Please submit copies of certified diploma/degree certificates AND official study records (transcripts). Please note that academic records from student portals will not be acceptable.
• ID or passport: A certified copy of your ID (South African) or passport (international) photo page
• Proof of competency in English: Applicants either need to provide proof that they have obtained their qualifications from tertiary institutions where English is the language of instruction, or proof of English Language proficiency. This evidence must accompany your application and must not be older than 24 months from the date of application.

How to Apply

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program 2024 – Stanford University. Applications are now open for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program at Stanford University. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a magnet for talent. We curate a multidisciplinary community of scholars, offer a platform for purposeful leadership development, and empower you to effect large-scale positive impact in the world. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guides them to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society.

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program 2024

For the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, each year up to 90 high-achieving students who are independent thinkers, display purposeful leadership, and have a civic orientation will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program will annually identify a group of 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world.

Benefits of Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Masters Scholarship

The Stanford education of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is fully funded.

• Full funding includes tuition, stipend, graduate program and related academic expenses, with additional financial support available.
• Pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, from PhDs in arts, education, engineering, humanities, or social sciences to professional degrees in business, law, or medicine.
• Build skills in leadership and communication that will empower you to work across disciplines and to scale creative solutions for complex challenges.

Duration of Program: The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds up to the first three years of your graduate education, and if your degree program exceeds three years – such as an MD or PhD program, or a Stanford dual- or joint-degree program – then your Stanford home department will fund the remainder of your education to the extent consistent with its standard funding commitment for that program. (That is, e.g., six years for PhDs in engineering, five years for PhDs in humanities.)

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Requirements for Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Masters Scholarship

• The organisers encourage applications to Knight-Hennessy Scholars from citizens of all countries. That’s natural since we expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have global impact.
• Did you earn a degree at an institution outside the U.S.? To be eligible for graduate study, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
• You are eligible to apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program if you are applying to enroll in any full-time graduate degree program at Stanford (for example, but not limited to, DFA, Eng, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, or PhD) or if you plan on pursuing one of Stanford’s many joint- and dual- graduate degree options (for example, but not limited to, MD+PhD, JD+MA, MBA+MS).
• Also, if you earned your bachelor’s degree in 2014 or later, you are eligible to apply (2012 or later for US Military).

Selection Process

Selection Criteria:

1. Independence of Thought

• First-step mental sharpness
• Seeks out knowledge and new experiences
• Full of original ideas
• Makes sense of ambiguous situations
• Can hold a contrarian or dissenting point of view

2. Purposeful Leadership

• Ambitious, in the best sense of the word
• Driven to improve self
• Willing to take risks
• Self-aware
• Persists and bounces back from adversity

3. Civic Mindset

• Personally humble and kind
• Inclusive
• Respects differences
• Concerned for and helpful to others
• Low ego

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships 2023/2024 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada funds visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will benefit our country. We are Canada’s largest supporter of discovery and innovation. We work with universities, colleges, businesses and not-for-profits to remove barriers, develop opportunities and attract new expertise to make Canada’s research community thrive.

NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships

The CGS M program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s or, in some cases, doctoral program in Canada (refer to Eligibility for more information). This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.

The CGS M program supports up to 3,000 students annually in all disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the institutional level, under the guidance of the three agencies. Students submit their application to the institution at which they intend to hold their award using the Research Portal.

Benefits of Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program

Scholarship worth $17,500 for 12 months, non-renewable

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Requirements for Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program Qualification

To be eligible to apply, you must

• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) as of the application deadline date
• Be enrolled in, have applied for or will apply for full-time admission to an eligible graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian institution with a CGS M allocation
• Respect the internal deadline to apply for admission for your intended program of study—contact the faculty of graduate studies (or its equivalent) at the selected Canadian institution(s) for more detailed information
• Have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application
  • Either between 0 and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in the program for which you are requesting funding, which may be one of the following:
    • A master’s program
    • A doctoral program that you are entering directly from a bachelor’s program without having ever been enrolled in any graduate programs (direct-entry)
    • A combined master’s-doctoral program
    • A master’s program that will transition to an eligible doctoral program, either before or after award activation, with no master’s degree conferred (fast-track)
    • A master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before the end of the award, allowing the award to continue into an eligible doctoral program
  • Or between 4 and 12 months of full-time study (or full-time equivalent) in an eligible master’s program for which the degree requirements will be completed before activation of the award, allowing it to be activated during the first 12 months of the subsequent doctoral program for which you are requesting funding.

Other Requirements

• Not have held or be currently holding a CGS M scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC
• Have achieved a first-class average**, as determined by the host institution, in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent)
  • Note: Institutions may, at their discretion, accept CGS M applications from individuals who have not obtained a first-class average; contact your proposed host institutions to determine their use of this eligibility criterion
• Submit a maximum of one scholarship (master’s or doctoral) or fellowship application per academic year to either CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC

How to Apply

To apply to the CGS M program, you must complete and submit an application to up to three institutions using the Research Portal. Consult the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program: Instructions for completing an application

For more details, visit NSERC website.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2023

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2023 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship program. Check below for how to apply and the requirements.

About Mo Ibrahim Foundation

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It is our belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA Leadership is about making choices, defining priorities, and taking risks. Governance is about properly documenting and effectively implementing these choices.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2023

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, is financing the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position. Established in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa.  The Foundation works to:

• Stimulate debate on good governance;
• Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
• Recognise achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
• Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.

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The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa.

Through this annual fellowship programme, the Foundation seeks to deepen and broaden our growing network which continues to contribute its skills and learning to a better Africa. The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank (Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa) or the International Trade Centre (Geneva).

Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme

• The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000.

Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme

• National of an African country
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience
• Master’s degree
• Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
• Any additional criteria as set by the host.

How To Apply

visit the official Website For more details on how to apply.

Application Deadline

October 20, 2023

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Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2023 – APPLY. Applications are now open for the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award. Check the article below for how to apply and the requirements.

About Shakira Choonara

Dr Shakira Choonara is a multi-award-winning public health practitioner, bold activist, 2017 Woman of the Year in Health in South Africa (SA), Destiny Magazines Most Powerful Woman under 40 in SA, listed as a 100 Most Influential Young African and the 2017 National Research Foundation of SA Next Generation Researcher. She is currently a Technical Specialist at the World Health Organization HQ supporting the Department of Health Workforce and Sexual and Reproductive Health and holds a concurrent role as the Thematic Lead on Bodily Autonomy and SRHR at UN Women HQ.

Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award 2023

In 2022, we piloted the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. The first awardee, Ms Goitsemodimo Ditsele graduated with a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Botswana in 2022.

The Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award will be awarded each year to a deserving final year student at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level (Honors, Masters, PhD). The scholarship supports final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student. The student must be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study). Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.

Benefits of Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award

The scholarship supports final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student.

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Requirements for Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award

• Youth between the ages of 21-35 years-old
• The applicant must be a citizen of any of the 54 African states
• The applicant must be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university
• Demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree
• A proven track record of academic excellence

We strongly encourage young women and youth from marginalized populations to apply. Only online applications will be accepted, incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The student must be pursuing a university degree and have a track record of academic excellence (70% or more in the current and previous years of study). Studies in the broader development field will be supported, desirable fields include health sciences and gender studies.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply.

Closing Date for Application

September 15, 2023

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ASMAF Scholarship Program 2023/2024 For Nigerians – Apply. Applications are now open for the ASMAF Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF)

Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded and duly registered under the laws of Nigeria, dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding scholarships to bright but financially handicapped young Nigerian females for tertiary level education in professional courses, and leadership and life skills development.

ASMAF Scholarship Program 2023/2024

The ASMAF Scholarship Award is a Need-based financial aid for which the student and family’s financial situation is a primary factor in determining recipients. Besides the student and family’s financial situation the awardees must be promising students with superior academic ability.
The Award Provides:

• Financial assistance for a professional course of study at a public Nigerian University covering tuition, board and upkeep for a period of up to 6 years, depending on the course and year of award, and subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
• Life skills and leadership development programmes including mentoring, with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.
• Access to resources that provide useful information and tools that encourage academic excellence and lifelong learning.

The applicant and family’s ability to contribute or pay toward the costs of university will be the primary factor used to determine financial need.  Financial need will be evaluated by a number of factors, including the applicant and her family’s income, assets, and family size.  In general, a family income of N1m or less, has a reasonable opportunity to be financially eligible for an ASMAF Scholarship; whereas a family earning above N2m is likely not financially eligible.  While these are general rules, all applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Benefits of ASMAF Scholarship Program

The ASMAF Scholarship Award Provides:

• Financial assistance for a professional course of study at a public Nigerian University covering tuition, board and upkeep for a period of up to 6 years, depending on the course and year of award, and subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
• Life skills and leadership development programmes including mentoring, with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.
• Access to resources that provide useful information and tools that encourage academic excellence and lifelong learning.
• The ASMAF Scholarship award attracts a sum to be determined annually by ASMAF but will typically cover tuition, board and upkeep. Finalists who are selected as ASMAF Scholars will be notified of the amount of their awards.
• The Scholarship will normally be awarded for the period of a full academic year from the time of the award till conclusion of the student’s course unless otherwise stated. Payments will be made in installments from semester to semester except otherwise required by the university which will be subject to confirmation of continuing eligibility.
• The scholarship award will be renewed annually for the duration of the course of study if the Awardee maintains and sustains an appropriate academic record, and participates fully in all the programmes offered under the award. An appropriate academic record is deemed to be a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to the conclusion of the academic programme. The Awardee must provide evidence of appropriate academic record certified under the hand of the Registrar of the University or his/her delegated representative and evidence of satisfactory participation in all other programmes offered under the award.

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Requirements for ASMAF Scholarship Program Qualification

Applicants must

• Be female INDIGENT and Nigerian citizen embarking on tertiary level qualifications for the first time.
• Have gained admission to or be enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate programme in Medicine, Law,Actuary, Engineering, Accountancy, Architecture or any professional course in any public university in Nigeria.
• Meet the financial need and academic requirements specified in these guidelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to academic and professional excellence and possess strong leadership potentials.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

• All eligibility criteria will be verified.
• Recommenders may be contacted.
• A provisional ranking of all applicants will be prepared based on the course of study, state of origin and geographical zone of the admitting university
• The final list of successful applicants will be determined by the sum of funds available.
• ASMAF’s selection decisions are final and binding. ASMAF will not entertain any appeal against its decisions.
• Where an offer of a scholarship is made, the recipient must respond to the offer within the timeframes indicated on the letter of offer.

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Documents Required for Application

The following documents are required for the application of the ASMAF Scholarship;

• Application Form
• Personal Statement (Essay)
• Admission Letter
• Referee Letter
• Evidence of credit passes in all the subjects required from any of the following viz.
  • • General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination;
    • National Examination Council (NECO);
    • West African School Certificate (WASC) examination;
    • any other approved university qualifying examination.
    • Evidence of success in any required post JAMB examination or interview or other criteria set up by the admitting university;OR
• Evidence of current registration at the university
• Official transcript certified under the hand of the Registrar of the University or his/her delegated representative.
• Evidence of credit passes in all the subjects required from any of the following viz.
  • • General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination;
    • National Examination Council (NECO);
    • West African School Certificate (WASC) examination;
    • any other approved university qualifying examination.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

Skoll MBA Scholarships at Said Business School 2024 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the Skoll MBA scholarship program at Said Business School. Check the article below for how to apply and the requirements.

About Saïd Business School

Saïd Business School (Oxford Saïd) is the business school of the University of Oxford, named after Syrian-Saudi billionaire Wafic Saïd It is part of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division. Oxford Saïd is the University of Oxford’s centre of learning for undergraduate and graduate students in business, management and finance. Undergraduates are also taught as part of the Economics and Management course together with the Economics Department.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates who are interested in obtaining an MBA degree at the University of Oxford to apply for the Skoll Scholarship for MBA Studies for the 2024 academic session.

The Skoll Scholarship for Oxford MBA provides full funding plus a living stipend for successful candidates to complete an MBA degree.

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Requirements for Said Business School Postgraduate Scholarship

To be considered for the Skoll Scholarship for Oxford MBA 2024, interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must demonstrate that he/she have identified opportunities and taken action in order to make positive social impact.
• Have spent preferably at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches.
• Applicants can demonstrate the outcomes and impact of their entrepreneurial action.
• Possess personal qualities of a social entrepreneur.
• Demonstrate why business education is essential in helping to develop your work/impact.
• Demonstrate the need for the Scholarship.
• Show that the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.

Selection Process

1. As part of your MBA application, upload your answers to the Skoll Scholarship essay questions and submit your MBA application! You’ll find the Scholarship essay questions under the “Funding” section of the MBA application. We would advise that you allow yourself about 1-weeks’ time to answer the Skoll Scholarship essay questions.
2. The MBA Admissions Team will then assess your application and determine if you are accepted onto the MBA programme or not.
3. If you received confirmation that you have been accepted onto the MBA programme, your application will automatically go forward to the Skoll Scholarship Selection Committee.
4. Applications for the Scholarship are reviewed after each MBA admissions stage.
5. You will receive an update on the status of your Scholarship application and whether your application is going forward to final shortlisting shortly after MBA admission decisions have been made from each stage.
6. If you receive confirmation that your Scholarship application is going forward to final shortlisting, keep an eye out for an email from the Skoll Centre with a link to the Logistics and Reference Form. See timelines below to know when to expect this email.
7. Once you have received the email, complete the Logistics and Reference Form. This consists of a series of short questions to confirm your contact details (in case you are invited to interview), how you heard about the Scholarship and your referees contact details. Please note, your referees will not be contacted unless you get to the final stages of the selection process.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

Utrecht University Excellence Scholarship 2023 – Apply Here. Utrecht University is now inviting applications for the 2023 Excellence Scholarship Program. Interested persons should check below for how to apply and the requirements.

About Utrecht University

Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe’s leading research universities. We are recognised internationally for our high-quality, innovative approach to research and teaching. As an international student, you’ll be in good company at Utrecht University. Every year, approximately 1,500 international students come to the university to take English-taught degree programmes and other courses. Students work and study closely together, learning to operate in an international environment from the outset.

Utrecht University Excellence Scholarship

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) is a highly selective programme for talented international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) who wish to study for a master’s degree at Utrecht University.

The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University, and contributions from Utrecht University alumni.

Benefits of Utrecht University Excellence Scholarship

The Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as:

• The tuition fee, or
• The tuition fee plus the income required for a period of one year linked to a residence permit for study as determined by the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).

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Requirements for Utrecht University Excellence Scholarship

To be eligible for a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must belong to the top 10% of your graduating class.
• You must not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch study grant and loan system.
• You must have completed your secondary school and/or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
• You must have applied for an international master’s programme with a start date of 1 September 2023. Not all programmes participate. Please check Master’s programme > Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity.

Selection Process

Below is the criteria for selection

• Academic quality and promise in the proposed field of study, as evidenced by your master’s application.
• Academic excellence, as evidenced by proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class (class ranking certificate, GPA with grade distribution summary, statement/reference letter signed and stamped by your university).
• The quality and relevance of your motivation letter for the master’s programme (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation).
• The quality of the application for the master’s programme itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

How to Apply