2013 RAC Africa’s Land Food Master’s Fellowships in UK

The Royal Agriculture College at the University College of Cirencester is offering a Master’s Degree Scholarship to Africans mainly from Southern and East Africa who are interested in the African Fellowship and Chevening Scholarship of the University for the 2013/2014 academic session.
The Royal Agriculture College works with up to ten African fellows each year from a number of countries and have worked with fellows from: Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Kenya and Cameroon to date.


Worth of Awards
Scholarships cover tuition fees, board and accommodation, flights to and from the UK, provision for networking and a short industrial placement in Africa or the UK. Applicants are advised that scholarships do not cover incidental costs whilst in the UK and are advised that they should make provision in the order of £200 pcm.

Eligibility

• Fellowships are offered to Africans mainly from Southern and East Africa who have experience in agriculture, food or natural resource exploitation and management; an interest in land reform; and a desire to make a strategic and sustainable contribution to Africa’s development.
• The programme is specifically linked to the MSc International Rural Development and the MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security courses.

How to Apply

• Applications are made through submission of the Fellowship (see link) application form and accompanying references form.
• Further general information on Chevening scholarships can be found on the Chevening website or through the British Embassy in the eligible countries countries.
• Further guidance on applications and referees can be found on our Application Guidance page.
• Once completed, the forms should be emailed directly to the Admissions Officer (admissions@rac.ac.uk) or posted to the address detailed on the application form.

Deadline:
 All applications should be sent by 7th January 2013 and if you are not successful in gaining a Chevening award, your application will still be considered for the normal African Fellowship programme.
For more information, and to apply, click here

2013-2014 Oxford Reach Undergraduate Scholarship for Developing Countries

The University of Oxford invites applications for its fully-funded undergraduate Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships), which open to students from low income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. The scholarships are only open to new students who will be starting an undergraduate course in the University in October 2013.



Worth of Scholarships: University fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year



Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Rep., Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Eligible Courses: All course except medicine

Duration of Scholarship: 3 or 4 years depending on course length
College Choice: Not all colleges are able to offer Reach Oxford Scholarships every year. If you are accepted by a college that is not participating in the scheme, this will not prevent you from applying for and being awarded a scholarship. If your application is successful, arrangements will be made to transfer you between colleges.
Other Criteria: This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.
How to Apply

• The application forms are on the Oxford website (see link below)
• However, you must apply and be accepted into an Oxford undergraduate programme before you can apply for the scholarship
• This is an annual scholarship so take note and prepare for next year if you miss it now

Please Note

• Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University.
• Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

Deadline: February 15, 2013. Admissions deadline is usually earlier.
If you have any questions about the scholarship or applying for admission, call: +44 (0)1865 288000.
For information about the scholarship, and to download application form, click here
To check the step-by-step admission guide, click here
To see the specific guide for international students, click here

Westminster Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries, UK 2013/2014

Scholarship Name:
 Westminster International Scholarships for Developing Countries, UK 2013/2014

Brief description
The University of Westminster UK is offering international scholarships for full-time Masters degree for students from Developing Countries 2013/2014

Accepted Subject Areas?
All courses offered at the University
 
About Scholarship
The University of Westminster UK is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its antecedent institution, the Royal Polytechnic, was founded in 1838 and was the first polytechnic to open in England.
The University of Westminster is offering International Scholarships for full-time Masters degree. These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified
Scholarship Type: full-time Masters Scholarship
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• academic excellence,
• development potential and
• financial need

Who is qualified to apply?

You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree to be eligible from this scholarship.
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Several
What are the benefits?

• Full tuition fee waivers,
• accommodation,
• living expenses and flights to and from London.

How long will sponsorship last?
For the duration of the masters degree programme
Eligible Countries
Developing countries including Africa
To be taken at (country): University of WestminsterUnited Kingdom
What time of year does Application Close?
The Deadline is on 31 May 2013
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
You can download the application forms and find out more about the application process here.
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsor: University of Westminster.
Important Notes: You will be required to formally accept the scholarship and its conditions by signing the contract that is sent with your awarding letter. During and after your period of study you may be asked to participate in promotional activities for the University. This may include receptions and social events, testimonial or publicity articles or even assisting with activities in your home country.

DAAD Scholarships for Africa 2013

DAAD Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries: DAAD Scholarship Programmes have benefited hundreds of African students since inception.
The scholarships are given each year to postgraduate students wishing to study for a master‘s or PhD degree.
DAAD does not sponsor undergraduate studies in Africa.
The DAAD scholarships can support students who want to study in their country (In Country Scholarships) or abroad.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor degree first class honours or second class honours upper division
• Age limit: 36 years

Master in Germany:
 Are you an ambitious young professional with a good bachelor’s degree not older than 6 years, or below the age of 36, with at least two years of professional experience and want to further your career?
Mostly taught in English, the courses are in the fields of Economics, Engineering, Regional Planning, Agriculture, Health, Law and more.
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PhD in Germany: 
Are you an ambitious young scholar with a master’s degree (completed less than 6 years ago), would like to experience the German scientific world and earn a PhD from a German university? See the information below.

• DAAD is offering Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Scientists and Academics for the academic year 2013/14 to pursue a Ph.D. in Germany. The scholarships are open to all fields of research.

• DAAD offers eight scholarships to Kenyans and Kenyan residents with an excellent Master’s degree.

• Twenty additional scholarships for Kenyan University staff members are jointly offered by DAAD and the Government of Kenya (GoK) . This programme is administered by the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST).

• Also, in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, twenty scholarships are on offer for staff members of Tanzanian public Universities. This programme is administered by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

There is no age limit, but the Master’s degree must not be older than six years at the time of application.
For further information, please get in touch with:

• DAAD: Anja Bengelstorff 
• NCST: Boniface Wanyama 
•  TCU: Linda Kiyanga Kissoly

Please be aware that some additional scholarships are available for residents of Eastern and Southern African countries holding an excellent Master’s degree.

The same conditions apply.
Further information can be obtained from Anja Bengelstorff.
Also contact DAAD Nairobi office (for Kenyan residents) – DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg (for South African residents) – your respective German Mission abroad (for residents of all other Eastern and Southern African countries).

Application deadlines: Different for Each Country.
For more Information:
http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.html
Also see:
http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/entwicklung/hochschulen/ast/innen_postgraduate_courses_2011-12.pdf
Application details for master and PhD degree Scholarships in Kenya, East and Southern Africa : http://nairobi.daad.de/

WMF Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Deadline: 1 April (annual)
Study in: any developing country
Course starts September 2013

Brief description: The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty.

 
Host Institution(s): 
 Your choice of institution in your home country or in another developing country

Field(s) of study:
 All fields of study but fields such as  health care, social work, education, social justice, as well as, professions that help the economy and progress of the country such as computers, engineering, agriculture and business are favored.
 
Number of Scholarships: 28 scholars were selected in 2011.

Target group: Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:
 Scholarships range from  $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US to cover part of tuition and fees, books and materials, room rent and meals.

They do not fund the following:
- education at a college, polytechnic or university in the United States, UK, Australia, or Europe  with some exceptions
- Masters or Doctorate Degrees. A medical degree, however, is acceptable.
- laptop computers, conferences or trips
- debts or past due tuition bills

Eligibility:
 WMF’s ideal candidate is a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

- successfully completed a secondary education, with good  to excellent grades
- will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world
- plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
-has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while  receiving the WMF scholarship
- may have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
- submits a complete, legible 2012 application in English

Application instructions:
 Applications are done by submitting the application form together with required documents. Applications must be received by 1 April 2013 to be considered for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected as a WMF Scholarship student by approximately 1 August 2013, with funding for the first semester by September 1.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/?page_id=699

WMF Scholarship FAQs: http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Scholarship-FAQs-revised-9-2011.pdf

2013 PhD Scholarships at NTU, Singapore

Nanyang Technological University offers scholarships for PhD program. The Scholarships will cover monthly stipend and tuition fee waiver for a period of four years and support to attend overseas conferences that covers travel expenses and registration fees. The students can do high- quality research in the areas of communication and information.

 
During the program candidates can interact with their facilitators for the successful completion of their PhD project. The program will have two academic intakes i.e. in August and January. There is no application fee for research programs. The duration of the course will be 18th months. 

About Scholarship: The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme provides students with the solid grounding needed for high-quality research in the areas of communication and information. Students have ample opportunities to interact with faculty and researchers while working towards the completion of Ph.D.degree.
With high quality supervision from our School’s faculty, the students are provided with well-rounded training and exposure to multi-disciplinary research, thus preparing them for a highly research-intensive career. 
Study: Students get to work on the following research areas:
Communication-related Areas, Communication Law and Policy, International and Intercultural Communication,
Health Communication, Communication Technology, Media Arts and Cultural Studies, Marketing Communication and Public Relations, Journalism and Political Communication, Information-related Areas, Library and Information Science, Information Systems, Knowledge Management 
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship By: Nanyang Technological University
Location: Singapore
Duration: Courses to be fulfilled by 18th month of candidature.
Value: An attractive monthly stipend provided and tuition fee waiver for a period of four years.
-Monthly stipends range from S$2,000 to S$3,000.
-Funding support to attend overseas conferences that covers travel expenses and registration fees.
-Start-up grants for your research project.
- Overall award is valued between S$31,000 & S$43,000 per year. 
Eligibility:
- Good Master’s degree with academic grades of B+ and above or CGPA of 4.00/5.00 and above.
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2nd Class Honours (Upper).
- Bachelor’s degree with 1st Class Honours might be considered for direct entry to PhD programme.
- English language competency.
- Ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study.
- GRE is not a mandatory requirement for both local and international applicants. An interview will be conducted for applicants who have graduated from overseas universities to assess the applicant’s language competency and potential to pursue independent research. 
Scholarship Open for: local and international applicants 
Apply: Online
Deadline: The Ph.D. programme has two intakes each academic in August and January. The closing date for the August 2013 intake is 31 December 2012, while the closing date for the January 2014 is 31 July 2013. 
Further Information: http://www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/ProspectiveStudents/Graduate/DoctorofPhilosophy/Pages/DoctorofPhilosophy.aspx

2013 Research Assistant Position, Africa Rice Center, Tanzania

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is offering Research Assistant position in Agronomy. The job will be based at AfricaRice’s research station in Tanzania. The students must hold masters degree in the field of or equivalent in agronomy, soil science and any closely related field.The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for renewal.
It provides an attractive salary and benefits package. The successful candidate will be mostly involved in research activities in rice-agronomy. Application will include the CV and a cover letter and the names and addresses of the three referees. Application is submitted by online and by post.




About Scholarship: The Research Assistant-Agronomy will attend to all activities related to Agronomy at AfricaRice and is responsible and reports to the Systems Agronomist working in the Sustainable Productivity Enhancement Program.
She/he will be part of a multi-disciplinary Research team working to sustain and improve the productivity of rice-based systems in Africa in line with AfricaRice’s mission and mandate. Africa Rice Center encourages applications from women and developing country professionals. 
Study: Agronomy
Course Level: Research
Scholarship By: The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)
Location: Tanzania 
Eligibility:
-Education: M.Sc. degree or equivalent in agronomy, soil science or any closely related field
2 -Work experience: Experience in working with a range of stakeholders such as farmers, scientists, public and private partners and NGOs, is preferred; experience in farm surveys, conducting on-farm research trials preferably with rice.
-Knowledge on statistical analysis of research data, familiar with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access are required
- The selected candidate should be prepared for extensive work-related travel within the research area of AfricaRice
- She/he should be able to take initiatives and work satisfactorily with a minimum supervision in a multicultural setting
-The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English. 
Scholarship Open for: International and developing countries’ students can apply for this scholarship.
Duration: The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for renewal.
Value: This is a regionally recruited General Support Staff (GSS) position. AfricaRice provides an attractive salary and benefits package and a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. 
Apply: By post and electronically
Deadline: 02 January 2013
Further Information: http://www.africarice.org/jobs/Research%20Assistant-Agronomy-Tanzaia-dec12.pdf

2013-2014 King’s College London Africa Masters Scholarships in UK

Description: The Graduate School at King’s College London is offering x1 King’s Africa Masters Scholarship to students from Africa who wish to pursue a full-time postgraduate Masters or MPhilStudent degree programme in any discipline at King’s College London commencing in the 2013/14 academic year.



 

Eligibility:
-Be due to commence a full-time postgraduate Masters programme or MPhilStudent  programme at King’s College London in the 2013/14 academic year;
- Be permanent residents of an African country at the time of application and be domiciled within Africa for the last 3 years, for purposes other than education;
- Not have previously studied outside of their home country;
- Be liable to pay tuition fees at the international/overseas (higher) rate;
-Complete and submit the required application documentation by the stated funding deadline.
- Fulfill the relevant academic and English proficiency entry requirements set by King’s College London.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.

Provider: King’s College London

For Whom: International (Students of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Zaire, Uganda, Tunisia, Togo, Tanzania, Swaziland, Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Mozambique, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Libya, Liberia, Lesotho, Kenya, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Gambia, Gabon, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Djibouti, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Republic of, Congo, Democratic People’s Republic, Comoros, Chad, Central African Republic, Cap Verde, Cameroon, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Benin, Angola, Algeria)

What does it cover? -£5,000 one-off payment
-This scholarship can be used to contribute towards tuition fees or living costs.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 1st March 2013.

2013 MIDS-Managed Scholarships for Developing Countries

MIDS-Managed Scholarships are offered to pursue LLM in International Dispute Settlement at Geneva Law School and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Switzerland. The scholarship is available for students from developing countries.
The funding covers the total tuition fees as well as CHF 15,000 toward living expenses. The duration is of 10 months. Applicants must be from developing country.The application deadline is 1 February 2013. 

 
About Scholarship:
 We are aware that the costs related to our program, in addition to the living costs in Switzerland, are high, especially in the current economic context. While our program does not have sufficient funds to offer scholarships, be assured that we make every effort to solicit support from external sources. We have been able to secure a number of scholarships from a local sponsor, one of the largest and most generous private foundations in Geneva. 
 
Study: International dispute settlement

Course Level: Master’s degree level (LLM)
Scholarship By: Geneva Law School and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Location: Switzerland
Duration: It is applicable for 10 months of the program.
Value: These scholarships cover the total tuition fees as well as CHF 15,000 toward living expenses. 

Eligibility:
-Demonstrated financial need on the part of candidates as well as their immediate and extended families, employers and any other persons who might otherwise have been able to contribute toward financing their MIDS studies;
-Failure to secure loans or scholarships from all other available sources, including employers, banks, governments and private providers;
-Coming from a country considered to have a developing economy. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of developing economy can apply for this scholarship.
Notification: The final scholarship decision is made by the sponsor and communicated to the MIDS admissions office within a few weeks. 
Apply: Electronically and by post.
Deadline: 1 February 2013
Further Information: http://www.mids.ch/students/financial-aid-scholarships.html

2013 Umeå University Scholarships for International Students in Sweden

Eligibility: 
 Scholarships are based on merit and open only to:
-Students are applying for a Master’s Degree Programme
-Students who have Umeå University as first preference at University.

 
Description: 
 Umeå University offers a limited number of scholarships, a reduction of the tuition fee, to students from outside the EU/EEA. High performing students applying for a master’s degree programme at Umeå University as their first choice in the application process will be eligible for this scholarship. The scholarships will include a full or partial reduction of the tuition fee. Please note that the scholarship does not cover any living expenses.
 

Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
Provider: Umeå University

For Whom: International
What does it cover? The Scholarships will include a full or partial reduction of the tuition fee. Please note that the scholarship does not cover any living expenses.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31 March 2013.

MIDS-Managed Scholarships for Developing Countries in Switzerland, 2013

Eligibility:
-Demonstrated financial need on the part of candidates as well as their immediate and extended families, employers and any other persons who might otherwise have been able to contribute toward financing their MIDS studies;
-Failure to secure loans or scholarships from all other available sources, including employers, banks, governments and private providers;
-Coming from a country considered to have a developing economy.



Description:
 We are aware that the costs related to our program, in addition to the living costs in Switzerland, are high, especially in the current economic context. While our program does not have sufficient funds to offer scholarships, be assured that we make every effort to solicit support from external sources. We have been able to secure a number of scholarships from a local sponsor, one of the largest and most generous private foundations in Geneva.
 

Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Master’s degree level (LLM).
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically and by post.
Provider: Geneva Law School and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

For Whom: Students of Developing Economy
Duration of award(s): It is applicable for 10 months of the program.
What does it cover? These scholarships cover the total tuition fees as well as CHF 15,000 toward living expenses.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The final Scholarship decision is made by the sponsor and communicated to the MIDS admissions office within a few weeks.
Deadline: The Deadline is 1 February 2013.

2013-2014 SCIAF Zambia Scholarship for Master’s Students from Burundi, Malawi and Zambia in UK

Description:
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), in association with the Scottish Government, will offer one fully-funded scholarship to students from Burundi, Malawi or Zambia for the 2013-2014 academic session. The scholarship is open to students applying to the MSc in African Studies or the MSc in Africa and International Development. The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, SCIAF, is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland.  Funded principally by voluntary donations, SCIAF works in partnership with local communities, of all faiths, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, helping some of the world’s poorest people free themselves from poverty.



Eligibility:
 -The scholarship is open to students from Burundi, Malawi or Zambia who are accepted for admission to the MSc in African Studies or the MSc in Africa and International Development.
-Academic: The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.  In select instances we may consider significant and relevant work experience in lieu of academic qualifications.
-Zambia: Applicants must hold a bachelors degree with distinction (a grading of 75% or above).
-Malawi: Applicants must hold a bachelors degree with a grading of 80% or above
-Burundi: Applicants must hold a Diplome d’Ingenier, Diplome de Licence or Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies with a grading of 80% or above.
Subject: The scholarship is open to students applying to the MSc in African Studies or in Africa and International Development.

Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Provider: The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund and Scottish Government.

For Whom: The students of Burundi, Malawi or Zambia can apply for this scholarship.
Number of award(s): One scholarship is offered.
Duration of award(s): The scholarships will be tenable for one academic year.
What does it cover? The SCIAF Zambia Scholarship will cover the cost of the overseas tuition fee, travel to and from the UK, research activities in Zambia and a £12,000 stipend.
Other Benefits: The successful candidate will be required to travel to Zambia for a one-week SCIAF workshop in early 2014 and an eight-week internship with a SCIAF project in May/June 2014 as part of the master’s dissertation.
Deadline: The closing date for applications to the SCIAF Zambia Scholarship is 1^st April 2013.

2013 One Planet MBA Scholarships, University of Exeter, UK

Full-fee Company Scholarships (The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship and The Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship) are available for pursuing full-time MBA at University of Exeter. The Afren Scholarship offers £34000 which covers the full MBA tuition fee for 2012/13, as well as a contribution towards accommodation and living expenses.
It is available for the residents of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania. The Syngenta Scholarship offers £19000 which covers the full MBA tuition fee for 2012/13. It is open for the citizens of an emerging market country, preferably from Latin America, Asia Pacific or South Asia. 


About Scholarship:
 The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship (£34000) covers the full MBA tuition fee for 2012/13, as well as a contribution towards accommodation and living expenses. Ten MBA Scholarships of £5000 are available and supported by the following companies: Atos, Canon, Coca Cola, The Cooperative Group, IBM, IKEA, Lafarge, Lloyds Banking Group, Sony and Thomson Reuters. These scholarships include the opportunity of an internship or a consultancy assignment with the company as part of the programme. 
 
Study: Business administration is the field of study
Course Level: Master’s degree
Scholarship By: University of Exeter
Location: UK 
Eligibility:
The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship:
-Eligible candidates will need to meet the full entry requirements for the MBA and also
-have a background or demonstrable interest in the oil and gas sector and
-be a resident of one of the following countries/regions: Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania.
The Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship:
Eligible candidates will need to meet the full entry requirements for the MBA and also
(i) have a background or demonstrable interest in food security and
(ii) be a citizen of an emerging market country (preferably from Latin America, Asia Pacific or South Asia). 
Scholarship Open for International Students:
 The students of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania and emerging market country (preferably from Latin America, Asia Pacific or South Asia) can apply for this scholarship. 
Value: The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship (£34000) covers the full MBA tuition fee for 2012/13, as well as a contribution towards accommodation and living expenses. The Syngenta Scholarship offers £19000 which covers the full MBA tuition fee for 2012/13. 

Notification: You will be notified of the result of your application for the award by 31st July 2013. 
Apply: Email the form at mba@exeter.ac.uk, referencing your online application.
Deadline: Afren and Syngenta Scholarship Application form should be submitted as soon as possible by 30th June 2012 at the latest.
Further Information: http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/mba/programme/full-time/funding/

Department for International Development Scholarship for Developing Commonwealth Countries in UK, 2013-2014

Eligibility:•Are a national of one of the countries listed and not at present living or studying in a developed country.
•hold a first degree at either first class or upper second-class level
•have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
•are themselves, or through their families, unable to pay to study in the UK
•will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeking doctoral study and they satisfy certain strict conditions

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How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Subject: Various Courses

Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate degree level.

Provider: Department for International Development (DFID).


For Whom: International (Students of Developing Commonwealth Countries)
Description: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities. To date, more than 3,500 students from developing Commonwealth countries have been awarded Shared Scholarships. Without these awards they would not otherwise have been able to benefit from UK higher education. The aim of the scheme is to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. The scheme allows them to benefit from postgraduate study at a university in the UK which will help them to contribute toward the development of their home countries.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for one year.
What does it cover? The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs (£917 per month) for a one-year taught Masters programme.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, satisfactory references and a personal statement of not more than 500 words.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 22nd March 2013.

2013-2014 The Julius Nyerere Master’s Scholarships for Tanzanian Students at University of Edinburgh in UK

Eligibility:
- The scholarships will be awarded to Tanzanian citizens who are normally resident in Tanzania, and who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.
-  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.
Subject: Various Courses


Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Provider: University of Edinburgh.

For Whom: International (Tanzania Students)
 
Description:
 The Julius Nyerere Scholarship was set up in 2009 in memory of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere who led Tanganyika to independence in 1961 and became the first prime minister and later president of Tanzania. Nyerere received a scholarship in 1949 to attend the University of Edinburgh where he obtained a Masters of Arts degree that saw him study courses in English, Political Economy, Social Anthropology, British History, Economic History, Constitutional Law, and Moral Philosophy.

Number of awards offered: The University of Edinburgh will offer three scholarships.
Duration of award(s): The scholarships will be tenable for one academic year.
What does it cover? The Julius Nyerere Master’s Scholarships will cover the full overseas tuition fee, living costs of £10,000, and a return flight from Tanzania to the UK.
Selection Criteria: The three Scholarships are awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit, with candidates requiring a Bachelors degree equivalent to a UK First Class Honours (‘First’) or Upper Division/Upper Second Class Honours (’2:1′) degree.
Notification: A Selection Committee will meet in mid May 2013 to select the scholarship holder. The winners of the scholarships will be announced in late May 2013.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 1 April 2013.

2013 ACCI Scholarships for Africans in, South Africa

About Scholarship: The African Centre for Crop Improvement at the University of KwaZulu – Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa offers this prestigious scholarship to young African scientists who are keen to make Plant Breeding their career.
The aim of the ACCI is to train African plant breeders, in Africa, on African crops. This involves 1 years of academic studies at the University of KwaZulu – Natal and 3 years of field research in the student home countries, at their home institution. 

 
Study: Plant Breeding
Course Level: PhD degree
Scholarship By: ACCI
Location: South Africa 
 

Eligibility: Applicants must:
- Be under 40 years of age
- Possess a MSc in either Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Crop Science or Horticultural Science or equivalent degree.
- Have a position in their home country as an agricultural research scientist in a national agricultural research institution or NGO, or as a University lecturer.
-Be from one of the following countries: Ethopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi or South Sudan. 
Scholarship Open for: The students of Ethopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi or South Sudan can apply for this scholarship. 
Apply: By electronically
Further Information: http://www.acci.org.za/main.asp?nav=13&idno=90

African Fellows Programme (AFP) – Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme

African Fellows Programme: The Rothamsted International African Fellows Programme aims to provide problem-focused training in Europe for mid-career African scientists.
The aim of the African Fellows Programme (AFP) is to support sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa by catalysing innovative solutions needed to achieve food security.
Projects should aim to develop lasting partnerships and strategic alliances that will help in developing local scientific capacity relevant to sustainable agricultural production.
The potential impact of the project will be taken into account during proposal assessment.
African scientists will carry out research projects in a partner European research institute or university for periods normally of 6 to 8 months.
The fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis in a two-stage assessment process.




Research projects must:

• focus on solving an agricultural problem or constraint
• demonstrate a clear path from research to application
• be of benefit to small-holder African farmers and the rural economy.

Deadlines for Applications: Pre-proposals can be submitted at any time and will be considered in the next closing date.
Contact Information: Rothamsted International, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom. Tel: ++ 44 (0) 1582 763133 ext. 2441. Fax: ++ 44 (0) 1582 467490. Email: rothamsted.international [at] bbsrc.ac.uk
For more Fellowship Information: http://www.rothamsted-international.org/afp/index.shtml

2013 South Africa-Tanzania Joint Science and Technology Research Programme

Description:
 In April 2011 an agreement on collaboration in Science and Technology between the governments of South Africa and Tanzania was signed. Towards implementation of the signed agreement, the two countries developed a Programme of Cooperation. The PoC sought to facilitate scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries by supporting researchers from universities, universities of technology, science councils and public research institutes on an equal and mutually beneficial basis. Under the terms of PoC, Joint research project proposals shall be submitted to the relevant authorities in both countries for evaluation, being the Commission for Science and Technology in Tanzania and the National Research Foundation in South Africa (NRF).

 


Eligibility:
 -Scientific and technical merit.
-Impact on bilateral science and technology relations.
-significance of both countries.
-potential for creating research and development capacity.
-The Tanzanian and SA applicant must be employed at a recognized institution of higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology or science council in South Africa /Tanzania.

How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted by email.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.

Provider: National Research Foundation(South Africa)

For Which Country: South Africa & Tanzania (South African and Tanzanian Students)

Number of Awards: Not Known
Duration of Awards: Scholarship is awarded for 2 years.

What does it Cover:
 The South African students will be allowed to apply R1,00,000  per year over 2 years with the total not exceeding R2,00,000 per project. The Tanzanian students should apply for equivalent amount in their own currency and submit to relevant authorities of their countries.

Deadline: The closing date for applications is 28th February 2013

2013-2014 South Africa – Angola Joint Science & Technology Research Programme

Eligibility:
-Scientific and technical merit.
-National Priority.
-Significance of both countries.
-Potential for creating research and development capacity.
-The SA applicant must be employed at a recognised institution of higher learning or research institution such as a science council in South Africa.

 

How to Apply:
Applications are to be submitted by email.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This Scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Provider: National Research Foundation/Government of Angola and the Republic of South Africa

For Whom: National & International (South African and Angolan Students)
Description: The Government of Angola and the Republic of South Africa signed an Agreement for cooperation in science and technology in 2008. The two countries have decided to jointly support researchers from public universities and public research institutions on an equal and mutually beneficial basis in an effort to enhance scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries. This second call for proposals is for joint research project proposals which should be submitted to the relevant authorities in both countries for evaluation (the Ministério do Ensino Superior e da Ciência e Tecnologia in Angola and the National Research Foundation in South Africa).
Number of Awards: Not Known
Duration of Awards: scholarship is awarded for 2 years.
What does it Cover: The South African students will be allowed to apply R1,00,000  per year over 2 years with the total not exceeding R2,00,000 per project. The Angolan students should apply for equivalent amount in their own currency and submit to relevant authorities of their countries.
Deadline: The closing date for applications is 28th February 2013.

2013 GDAI – PhD Scholarship for African Students at SOAS, University of London in UK

Eligibility:
-Domicile/Residency: Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in SubSaharan Africa.
-Eligible Programmes: PhD Programme (Full-time) Research undertaken by scholarship applicants must directly address or be applicable to the issue of Governance in Africa.
-Assessment: Scholarship candidates will be assessed based on their intended research, academic merit and references. SOAS is committed to accepting only those scholarship candidates who can demonstrate an ability to complete a PhD within three, or at most, four years.



Subject: Various Courses

Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or electronically.

Provider: Mo Ibrahim Foundation


For Whom: International (Students of Africa)
 
Description:
  The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has generously provided SOAS with one PhD scholarship per year for African students undertaking full time PhD programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa. The scholarship is on a part present form and it provides for Fees for three years, and for accommodation and living cost for the first year only. We expect students to be on fieldwork during the second year, and to write the thesis in the third year in their country of origins. We provide part of subsistence cost for the second and third year, but not accommodation cost.

Number of awards offered: One Scholarship is offered.
Duration of award: Not Known
What does it cover? The scholarship is on a part present form and it provides for Fees for three years, and for accommodation and living cost for the first year only
Other Benefits: Not Known
Selection criteria: Scholarship candidates will be assessed based on their intended research, academic merit and references. SOAS is committed to accepting only those scholarship candidates who can demonstrate an ability to complete a PhD within three, or at most, four years.
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 30 April 2013

University of Twente Scholarships for International Students

Deadline: 1 Feb 2013 (annual)
Study in: London, UK
Course starts October 2013

Brief description: A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford Scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
 


Host Institution(s): Oxford University in UK

Field(s) of study: All Undergraduate Subjects except Medicine

Number of Awards: A small number of awards will be made, yet to be confirmed

Target group: 
 Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep., Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Rep., Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship value/inclusions: 
 University fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year

Eligibility:
 This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection.
Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

Application instructions: Students should must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to accept any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford.

You must make an application to the University through UCAS and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. The 2013/14 application form will be available to download from December 2012.  The deadline for applications is 1 February 2013.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/reachox.shtml

CUD Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries

Deadline: 13 Feb 2013* (annual)
Study in:  Belgium
Course starts September 2013
Brief description:
 The University Commission for Development (CUD) provides scholarships to international students for study in Belgium  It is responsible for the implementation of the policy of university cooperation for development.  CUD provides cutting-edge international trainings and courses for development.



Host Institution(s):
 Participating universities and academic institutions in Belgium
Fields of study: Master’s Programs
•  Master in Aquaculture
• Master in Transport Management
• Master in Public Health – Guidance Health and Development
• Master in Science and Environmental Management in Developing Countries
• Master in Management of Animal and Plant Resources in Tropical Environments
•  Master in Management of Natural Risks
•  Master in Science and Technology of Foods
•  Master in Transfusion Medicine
• European Master in Microfinance
•  Master in Protecting Tropical and Subtropical Crops
•  Master in International Economics and Development
•  Master in Development, Environment and Societies
•  Master in Public Health Methodology
Training Courses
• Internship in the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in the University Libraries
•  Internship in Geographic Information System
•  Internship in Management Systems Health Services – economics and resource management / planning (network A) – Management Science and Research in Health Systems (chain B)
•  Methodological Stage in Supporting Innovation in Family Agriculture
•  Internship in Environment and Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources

Number of Awards:
 Within the programme for international courses and training programmes 2013-2014, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the Master’s Courses and and 70 for participation into the training programmes.

Target group:
 The scholarships are for nationals of South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, El Salvador, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Palestinian territories, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship value/inclusions: 
Details not provided by Scholarship provider. Please inquire with the scholarship provider for more information on the coverage of the scholarship.

Eligibility: 
The following criteria will apply for the selection of holders of scholarships:
1. Only applicants originating in developing countries, qualify for selection. To be eligible, candidates must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the file.
2. ONLY the nationals of the selected countries (see above) are authorized to postulate with the CUD Scholarships.
3. At the beginning of the programme, candidates must be less than 40 years old for courses, and less than 45 years old for training programmes.
4. Candidates must be holders of a degree that is comparable to a Belgian University graduate degree (“licence”). However, for certain programmes different rules of admissibility may be defined, and these are specified hereafter, where appropriate.
5. Candidates must show professional experience of at least two years upon termination of their studies. Where candidates are holders of a postgraduate degree delivered by an university of an industrial country, they must show professional experience of at least three years upon termination of their studies.
6. Candidates must have a good knowledge of written and spoken French; for programmes organised in another language, good knowledge, in writing and speaking, of this language, is required. Moreover, the candidate will be asked to commit himself to study French in order to be able to participate in daily life in Belgium.
7. Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one programme.

NOTE: Each Master’s and Training Program has its own eligibility requirements. Please see the complete description of each program.
Application instructions: Applications must be sent to CUD before 13 February 2013 and before 18 January 2013 for the following trainings:
• Internship at the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in University Library
•  Internship methodological innovation support in family farming.
Applying for a grant from the CUD is absolutely FREE. Any application containing an envelope with money will be automatically rejected.
It is important to read the how-to-apply page and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.cud.be/content/view/339/208/lang,/

Australian Development Scholarships

Deadline: 30 April 2013
Study in:  Australia
Course starts Sept 2013
 
Brief description: 
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are scholarships for international students who wants to study in Australian Universities. Scholarship holders are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country.
Australian Development Scholarships are available for vocational education and training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
 

Host Institution(s): Participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges
Fields of study: Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development.  These are listed on the participating country profiles.
Number of Scholarships: Up to 1000 Australian Development Scholarships are awarded each year across 31 countries with scholarships awarded equally between men and women.
The number of scholarships and fields of study are determined annually by each ADS participating country and in accordance with the Australian Government’s bilateral development assistance program. Some countries may limit the level of study (technical, undergraduate or postgraduate) and give priority to certain fields of study to better meet development needs and Australia’s specific aid objectives for each country.
Target group: You are only eligible for ADS if you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below:
Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Pacific
Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Pacific Collectivities (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue and Tokelau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Africa
Angola, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Middle East
Iraq, Palestinian Territories
Caribbean Countries
Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
Latin America
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
 ADS are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
•  Full tuition fees
•  Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
•  Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2012, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$28,000 per year.
•  Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
•  Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).
•  Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
•  Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
•  Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:
a. be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship
b. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on AusAID’s Scholarship website) and be residing in and applying for the Scholarship from their country of citizenship
c. not be married or engaged to or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any of the application, selection or mobilisation phases or while on-scholarship in Australia
Note: Residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for an AusAID 576 student visa.
d. not be current serving military personnel
e. not be applying for another long-term AusAID scholarship unless they have returned to their home country and resided there* for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous Scholar who has been on AusAID scholarship/s in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another AusAID scholarship until they have been home for eight years)
f. not hold or have held an Australian Government-funded scholarship (e.g. Endeavour Award) in the preceding two years, at the time of application
g. satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant’s country and/or government of citizenship
h. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the Scholarship is to be undertaken (this may mean that Post will need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Post requests a placement at selected institutions)
i. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for an AusAID Student Visa 576 (this may mean that Post will need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements)
Application instructions: Most applications will open on 1 February 2013. Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply.
If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships handbook.  Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online while others require hard-copy applications. See your country page for specific information for your country.
There is usually one annual selection round in each country. Each Country Program has different timelines but deadline falls around March-April annually.
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the  country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information: Enquiries about ADS should be made with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country of citizenship. Contact details are found at this page.
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/studyin.aspx

2013 World Citizen Talent Scholarships for International Students at The Hague University in Netherlands

Eligibility:
-   You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam).
-  You are enrolling for the first time for the first year of one of our bachelor programmes.
- You would otherwise have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate.



Subject: Various Courses

Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing bachelor degree level.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online

Provider: The Hague University

 

For Whom: This Scholarship is open for International (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam) Students.
Description: We are seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world. If these sounds like you and the conditions listed above apply to you, all you need to do is complete the application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince us to provide you with a scholarship.
Number of awards offered:  54 scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s):  The scholarships cover almost two-thirds of the total first year university’s tuition fee and will only be awarded once.
What does it cover? The scholarship is for £2,000 which is available only during the approved year abroad.
Selection criteria: The judges will select the 54 students whose essays will have impressed them most and reward them with a scholarship. The decision of the jury will be binding.
Notification: Not Known
Deadline: Do submit your applications till 1 April, 2013.