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Stellenbosch University DAAD In-Region Scholarship 2023/2024. Stellenbosch University is now inviting applications for the DAAD In-Region Scholarship Program for 2023. 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. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings � some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old.

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Stellenbosch University DAAD In-Region Scholarship 2023/2024

The DAAD In-Region Scholarship Program aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) who want to participate in a MSc study program at the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.

Benefits of Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship

• Scholarship aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.

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Requirements for Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship

Below are the requirements for the Stellenbosch University Masters Scholarship program.

• Applicants must be Sub-Saharan Africans (excluding South Africa) who want to participate in a study program (MSc studies) at the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.
• Applicants must have high school certificates with a good academic record.
• Applicants must be proficient in English Language

Application Deadline

April 27, 2023

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How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE To Apply Successfully.

AFREXIMBANK Internship Program for African Students 2023/2024. Applications for the AFREXIMBANK Internship Program are now open. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The Bank recognizes that as part of its mandate to promote and finance trade in Africa, it needs to facilitate a broader understanding of the problems of African trade and trade finance as well as the principles of trade finance, and especially structured trade finance, which is its operating model.

By offering good students a chance for an internship with the Bank, it is expected that they will leave with a better knowledge of the Bank’s mandate and operating model, which they will put to use as they develop their careers, no doubt with direct benefits to the Bank and generally, to trade in Africa. It is also expected that the interns will also contribute fresh and diverse ideas to the operations of the Bank. The internships are offered for up to a maximum of six months twice a year (June and December). Applications for internship are received throughout the year.

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Benefits of AFREXIMBANK Internship Program

Interns are expected to take care of their own upkeep during their internship program including accommodation, meals, transport, clothing, medical and group personal accident insurance.

However, the Bank will, on gratis terms, provide the following to successful interns:

• Before commencement, coverage of reasonable return fare transport costs to their internship location using the most economic and direct routing from their institution of learning, in line with the Bank’s travel policy;
• A monthly tax-free stipend of USD $800 payable at the end of each month, to help defray living costs;
• Accommodation in a hotel chosen by the Bank (bed and breakfast only) for one week during the induction period, on arrival to the internship location for interns, basing on their previous location;
• Transfer to the hotel on arrival and vice versa on departure at the end of a successful internship program; and
• Relevant visa for the duration of the internship program, if so required.

Requirements for AFREXIMBANK Internship Program

Below are the requirements For the AFREXIMBANK Internship Program.

• Open to students with proven enrollment in full time undergraduate or post graduate study programs in a recognized institution of learning in the year of the internship are preferred. The Bank will be especially interested in candidates whose field of study is in the following fields: economics, business administration, finance, accounting, social sciences, statistics, law or related fields;
• Nationals of the Bank’s member states;
• Fluency in English or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese will be an added advantage; and
• Candidates must be aged between 20 and 32 in the year in which they apply for the internship;
• Any other applicants as may be approved by the President;
• Children of Afreximbank staff are not eligible to participate in this program.

Selection Process

The internships are offered for up to a maximum of six months twice a year (June and December). Applications for internship are received throughout the year.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants are required to complete an online internship application form along with the following:

• Letter of application;
• copy of their current CV;
• copy of valid passport ;
• certified copies of relevant academic certificates;
• recommendation for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending. This should include the proposed period of internship up to a maximum of six months;
• Short Statement of Intent (maximum of 1 A4 page) indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program;

Closing Date For Application

Not Specified Yet.

How to Apply

Interested Persons should CLICK HERE to apply.

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Masters Scholarship 2023/2024 for African Students. Applications are now open for the African Economic Research Consortium Masters Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Established in 1988, the African Economic Research Consortium is a capacity building institution to inform economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa. AERC has three primary components: research, training and policy outreach. The organization integrates economic policy research, postgraduate training and policy outreach within a network of researchers, universities and policy makers in Africa and worldwide. Research Program The key components of the Research Program are thematic and collaborative research projects, complemented by other capacity building initiatives.

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AERC wishes to announce the 2023/2024 Masters scholarships for applicants from Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative Masters Program (CMAP) in Economics universities:

• Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• University of Botswana
• University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• University of Cape Coast, Ghana
• University of Ghana, Legon
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of Mauritius
• University of Namibia
• University of Malawi
• University of Zimbabwe
• Makerere University

AERC Masters Scholarship Courses

• Economics

Requirements for AERC Masters Scholarship Qualification

To qualify for scholarship, applicant must:

• Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CMAP universities;
• Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related field from an accredited university; and
• Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states (especially the AERC Masters Bridge Program alumni class of 2017 and 2018) are highly encouraged to apply.

Documents Required for Application

• Application cover letter;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
• Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

Application Deadline

May 10, 2023

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How to Apply

African Union (AU) Internship Program 2023/2024 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the African Union Internship Program. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation.

African Union (AU) Internship Program 2023/2024

The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU. As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and team work, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

PURPOSE: The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their personal and professional skills. It provides an avenue for participants to gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in an intercultural environment.  The AU will further gain support from participants who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas and serve as a potential grooming ground for future African Leaders.

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Requirements for AU Internship Program Qualification

The Program is open to applicants who are:

• Nationals of the African Union’s Member States;
• Students enrolled in full-time undergraduate (in final year of study)/ postgraduate study or graduates from a recognized institution of learning;
• Fluent in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese, Kishwahili);
• Applicants must be aged between 22 and 32 at the time of application;
• Meet the requirements specified in the terms of reference.

Documents Required for Application

Candidates interested to apply for internship with the African Union Commission should kindly send the following document

1. A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
2. A copy of valid passport or national identity card
3. Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
4. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
5. Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending

Application Deadline

June 30, 2023

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE To Apply Successfully.

University of Warwick WMG Excellent Scholarships 2023 – Apply. The university of Warwick is now inviting applications for the WMG Excellent Scholarship Program for 2o23. See how to apply below and the requirements.

Those who have a particularly strong academic and/or professional track record and are interested in being considered for a scholarship, should kindly submit their application within four weeks of receiving the offer, for consideration.

Applications will pass through reviews by the scholarship committee on a monthly basis and results will be communicated to you as soon as possible, with the first round of results being communicated by the start of February 2023. 

Benefits of University of Warwick Masters Scholarship

WMG Excellence Scholarships are awarded on a percentage reduction of the tuition fees, with awards ranging from 10% to 50% tuition fee discount.

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Requirements for University of Warwick Masters Scholarship

To qualify for University of Warwick WMG Excellent Scholarships for International Students , you are expected to meet following eligibility conditions:

• Applicants must hold an offer to study on a WMG full-time MSc course starting October 2023.
• Applicants should have an excellent academic track-record and/or strong professional profile in order to qualify.
• For conditional offer-holders, scholarship awards will also be conditional on achieving the awardee’s final predicted grade.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are for self-funded students only. NB: students with partial bursaries, on scholarship-loan schemes or partially funded by an external organization may also be considered. Awardees should inform the scholarship committee if they are in receipt of another scholarship or are later awarded other funding.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are awarded for study on UK full-time MSc programs only.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are paid towards tuition fees only and cannot be paid in cash or towards accommodation or maintenance costs.
• WMG will award WMG Excellence Scholarships across all WMG full-time MSc programs to optimize nationality and gender diversity.

Important information

• Please submit your scholarship application within four weeks of receiving your offer. Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee on a monthly basis and the first set of results will be communicated by the middle of February 2023, and monthly thereafter.
• Please note that the scholarship budget is limited – in order to maximize your chances of success, you should submit your MSc application as early as possible.

WMG reserves the right to amend the number and value of WMG Excellence Scholarships awarded

How to Apply

Interested persons should kindly CLICK HERE To apply successfully.

Application Deadline

Not Specified Yet.

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MMEG 2023 Masters Scholarship for African Students – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the 2023 MMEG Masters Scholarship program for Africans. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and improve their lives.

The MMEG is one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.

Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG)

Our organization draws inspiration from Margaret McNamara, and her vision of education and gender equality. Margaret used her influence as wife of Robert McNamara, the World Bank’s fifth President, to advocate for the recognition and inclusion of these critical elements of development programs. Before her death, she was awarded the highest civilian distinction in the United States, the Medal of Honor, in recognition of her important contributions.

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Benefits of MMEG Masters Scholarship

• Grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.

Requirements And Eligibility for MMEG Masters Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List
• Be Female
• Already be enrolled full-time or part-time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) at one of the universities on this list.
• Be enrolled for at least one academic semester (half year) following the award of the MMEG grant in December (the term between January and July 2023);
• Plan to graduate no later than three years following the award of the MMEG grant;
• Hold a study permit for South Africa if applying from an eligible country other than South Africa.

How to Apply

University of Sheffield Allan And Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2023/2024 – Apply Here. The University of Sheffield is now inviting applications for the Allan And Nesta Ferguson Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

Sheffield is a world top-100 university with highly rated teaching and research. At Sheffield you’ll be taught by inspirational researchers and be able to see the work they do first hand. The University of Sheffield offers 350 different courses, across 75 different subject areas. The University also offers preparation programs for international students.

University of Sheffield Allan And Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2023/2024

The University of Sheffield has a strong commitment to international development. One of the themes of our strategy is ‘celebrating, promoting and increasing the volume of the work that we do to improve the lives of others through our international relationships, locally and abroad’.

Building on this commitment the University, in collaboration with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the Sheffield Institute for International Development, is able to offer scholarships for international students from developing countries for a number of courses that are affiliated with the Sheffield Institute for International Development.

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There are four scholarships available in 2023 to academically strong individuals from developing countries. Each scholarship offers the following:

• A full tuition fee waiver
• Maintenance stipend

Benefits of University of Sheffield Masters Scholarship

Each scholarship offers the following:

• A full tuition fee waiver
• Maintenance stipend

University of Sheffield Masters Scholarship Courses

• Environmental Change and International Development
• Global Journalism
• Intercultural Communication
• International Development
• International Development (Masters in Public Health)
• International Law and Global Justice
• International Political Economy
• International Public and Political Communication

Requirements for University of Sheffield Masters Scholarship Qualification

1. You must hold an offer before Friday 5 May 2023 for one of the following courses to study at the University of Sheffield in the 2023/24 academic year:
   • International Development MA
   • Environmental Change and International Development MSc
   • International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH
   • International Law and Global Justice LLM
   • International Political Economy MA
   • Global Journalism MA
   • International Public and Political Communication MA
   • Intercultural Communication MA
2. You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
3. You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organization.
4. This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
5. Your mode of attendance must be full time.
6. You must begin your studies at the University of Sheffield in 2023. This scholarship cannot be deferred.
7. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
8. Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2023.
9. You must be a national of, or permanently domiciled, in one of the following countries or territories:

Afghanistan Angola Armenia Bangladesh Benin Bhutan Bolivia Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Côte d’Ivoire Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gambia Georgia Ghana Guatemala Guinea

Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kyrgyzstan Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Micronesia Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay

Philippines Rwanda Samoa Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia South Sudan Sri Lanka Sudan Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Tanzania Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vietnam West Bank and Gaza Strip Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

Selection process

Applicants contacted before the 18 May 2023 will need to submit an application (which will be shared with you) before 1pm on Wednesday 31 May 2023.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE To Apply.

East Tennessee State University Scholarships, which is fully funded and sponsored by the East Tennessee State University is presently accepting applications from all eligible students.

The East Tennessee State Scholarships

The ETSU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by East Tennessee State University to attract new international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

This program reflects ETSU’s commitment to diversity and improving social, economic, environmental, and health conditions. Recipients of the scholarship receive coverage for 50% of their tuition and maintenance fees.

ETSU is a public university located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system, which is the sixth-largest system of public education in the country.

ETSU is also the fourth-largest university in the state.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete the application process for either ETSU undergraduate or graduate admissions, and possess or intend to obtain an F-1 or J-1 student visa (information on F-1 visa or J-1 visa is available).

Furthermore, applicants must exhibit a commendable academic history.

Award Process

All applicants who fulfill the following requirements will be evaluated for the scholarship:

1. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on the US 4.0 scale (for freshman applicants).

2. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the US 4.0 scale (for undergraduate transfer and graduate applicants).

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3. Applicants who meet the scholarship criteria will be informed of the award in their admission letter.

To accept the scholarship, undergraduate students must complete and submit a scholarship acceptance form during the new student check-in process.

Scholarship Value per School Year

Undergraduate students: $12,500.

Graduate students: $11,500.

Award Terms and Conditions

For undergraduate students, the scholarship may be renewable for up to 8 semesters as long as they continue to meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Graduate students may receive the scholarship for up to five semesters if they are pursuing a master’s degree or a duration equivalent to their program.

It’s important to note that the scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships that cover tuition costs, including Creative Arts, Honors in Discipline, Grad Assistantship, Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Government funding, Fulbright grants, etc.

The scholarship cannot be applied when students are paying in-state or Erate tuition.

Students Ineligible for the Merit Scholarship.

The scholarship is not available to:

1. Students who are pursuing a second Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

2. Graduate students who are receiving a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship.

3. Students who are presently obtaining any other ETSU scholarship that covers tuition fees.

4. Students who are applying for the M.D. and PharmD programs.

5. Students who are not in legal F-1 or J-1 status.

For questions, please contact: ISSS@etsu.edu

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University of Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarships 2023/2024. The University of Edinburgh is now inviting applications for the Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarships. Check below for how to apply below and the requirements.

The University of Edinburgh will offer twenty Masters scholarships for eligible part-time distance learning Masters programs offered by the University.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Scholarships will be available for students commencing any online part-time learning Masters program offered by the University in session 2023-2024.
• Applicants must be nationals and residents of the following countries:

Eligible Countries Edinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarship (496.2 KB PDF)

• Eligible countries for this scholarship are based on the categories ‘Least Developed Countries’, ‘Other low income Countries’ and ‘Lower Middle Income Countries’ as stated by the Organization for Economic Corporation and Development Assistance Committee. Full list can be found at: DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf (oecd.org)
• 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.

Criteria

• The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of a personal statement.  Priority will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to study at masters level previously.
• In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh.  Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.
• The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk.

How To Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to visit the official website to see the application Link.

Closing Date for application

5th June 2023 11:59 pm BST