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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

Generation Google EMEA Scholarships 2023/2024 for women in computer science & gaming. Applications are now invited for the EMEA Scholarship Program 2023/2024. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.

Requirements And Qualifications

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college for the 2022-2023 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2023-2024 academic year
• Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.

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Benefits

• Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Application Process

You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:

• General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
• Resume/CV
• Academic transcripts from your current institution
• Responses to short answer essay questions

Essay Questions:

The two short answer essay questions below are intended to assess your problem solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each response to the two questions below should be 500 words or less.

1. Tell me about a time when you faced a complex problem without a clear path to a solution. Describe the steps you took to get to the solution in detail. What resources and solutions did you consider? What did you learn from this experience? Keep in mind that this can be a problem you have faced at school, work, extracurricular activities or home.
2. From your personal experience, describe a barrier that prevents equitable access to the field of technology. What do you believe is the root cause? What actions have you taken to address this inequity and what actions do you plan to take? Please focus at least half of your response on the actions you have taken. Keep in mind that impact can happen in many ways and at different scales.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:

• PDF copy of your resume (if applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on your resume)
• PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

Application deadline

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:59 AM GMT or when 3,000 eligible application responses are received.

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DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2023/2024 for West Africans – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo at higher education institutions in Germany. In times of conflicts and displacement in various African countries, this program intends to contribute to the education of future leaders, who will be essential for the further development of their home countries. “Leadership for Africa” offers scholarships for Master’s studies in Germany to qualified applicants in all fields of study except for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Arts and Architecture. All “Leadership for Africa” scholarship holders benefit from a complementary training program in good governance, civil society and career development. The mandatory program must be completed in addition to the regular studies.

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Requirements And Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree at the time of application which meets the requirements of German universities for entering a Master’s degree.A Bachelor’s degree of at least 2nd class upper division level is required
• As a rule, not more than 6 years should have passed since the completion of the last academic degree
• Good English or good German language skills
• For Refugees: Copy of Refugee ID card issued before 03.04.2022.

The program targets two groups:
1) Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and fulfill the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

• Holding refugee status in their host countries, being granted before 3rd of April, 2022
• Country of asylum must be either Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria, or Togo
• Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application

2) Highly qualified graduates from Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria, or Togo who fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

• Citizenship of either Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria, or Togo
• Country of residence is Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria, or Togo
• Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
• Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree program at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting in winter term 2024 (September/October 2024)
• Additional mandatory training program LEAD!

Duration of the funding

Generally, selected candidates will start their German language course in April 2024 at the earliest and take up their studies at a German institution of higher education by approx. October 1st, 2024. The duration of funding is determined by the standard period of study of the chosen program. In general, eligible Master’s programs require two years of full-time study.

Value

• German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the study programme, including the coverage of the test fees for a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH test), pocket money and accommodation (only during the language course). The DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and study requirements. Participation in a language course is compulsory.
• Monthly scholarship rate payments of 934 EURO
• Adequate health, accident, and private/personal liability insurance in Germany
• Travel allowance
• Yearly study allowance
• Additional mandatory training program LEAD!
• If applicable, monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children)
  Please note that family reunions may be time-delayed or even not be possible during the duration of the scholarship, due to the duration of the visa processes for some home or host countries.

Selection

• A pre-selection will take place based on the submitted application documents. Only complete applications with all mandatory documents will be considered. Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an (digital) interview with an independent selection committee of university professors.
• In addition to previous achievements in university (Bachelor’s degree), language skills and the general motivation, the main selection criterion is a convincing description of the planned studies in Germany and the suitable choice of study programs in the DAAD form « Study course profile ».
• To ensure equal opportunities, social criteria such as special life circumstances, migration background or students from non-academic families can play a role. Criteria such as social engagement about which you can provide information in the application form are also taken into account.

How To apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE To Apply.

Application Deadline

June 9th, 2023

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Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship 2023/2024 – Apply. Guinness Nigeria is now inviting applications for the 2023/2024 Undergraduate scholarship program. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme supports Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Public Nigerian Universities.

Students from our host communities are encouraged to apply.

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Requirements And Eligibility:

Application is open to students studying any of the following courses:

• STEM Courses (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
• Humanities
• Administration
• Law
• Medicine

Interested Candidates must be 1st or 2nd year students in Public Nigeria Universities

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates may be required to write an aptitude test.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community Development Associations where applicable.

How To Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE To apply Successfully.

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Closing Date For Application

April 13, 2023

The Ole Miss Scholarships 2023, which is fully funded and sponsored by the University of Mississippi is presently accepting applications from eligible students.

The Ole Miss Scholarships

Many scholarships are available at the University of Mississippi thanks to the generous donations of alumni and friends of the university.

Incoming freshmen who want to be considered for scholarships must complete an online Special Programs & Scholarships Application and a University of Mississippi Admissions Application.

Transfer students should fill out an application for admission to the University of Mississippi, as well as the online Community College Transfer Scholarship Application and a transcript with three semesters of grades.

To be considered for scholarships, applicants must be accepted to The University of Mississippi. This list excludes several honours given by departments and professional schools.

Scholarship eligibility, requirements, and amounts are subject to change without notice at any moment.

Lists of Ole Miss Scholarships in 2023

Listed below are the Ole Miss Scholarships:

1. W.R. Newman Scholarship

The Ole Miss Foundation Scholarship is a program that provides financial assistance exclusively to first-year students who reside in Mississippi.

To be considered for the scholarship, students must demonstrate strong academic performance and exhibit leadership qualities.

Recipients of the scholarship will receive a total of $40,000 over four years. The application deadline for this prize is January 5th, and it is regarded as one of the Ole Miss Foundation Scholarships.

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2. Arabic Language Program Scholarships

The scholarship provides a stipend of $2,500 to eligible students during their first three years of college. To qualify, students must demonstrate a strong desire to achieve a high level of proficiency in Arabic.

The program also offers an opportunity for students to earn 2.5 credits while studying in Jordan or Morocco. Interested candidates must submit their applications by January 5th.

3. Scholarships at Community College

Ole Miss offers several scholarships to students transferring from community colleges. One of these scholarships is the Lyceum Scholar Award, which provides complete coverage for the last two years of the B.A. program.

Only students based in Mississippi are eligible, and applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least 48 transferable credit hours.

In addition, community college students can apply for other scholarships, such as the Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarship, using the same application.

To be eligible for this grant, students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and come from families with an annual income of less than $30,000.

All applicants must also be eligible for the Pell Grant. A total of 25 of these awards are available each year.

Interested students must register by March 1st and complete the FAFSA application.

Application Deadline

Depends on the Scholarship

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