Full Scholarships in USA for African/Developing Countries Students

Do you want to study abroad in USA on Scholarship? A number of USA universities and organisations offer undergraduate, Masters or PhD scholarships in USA for developing countries Students. Some of these scholarships are offered specifically for international students from Africa.
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Organisation Scholarships in USA

Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship for Women- in Partnership with Google
The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/ women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the US.
Eligible Field of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or ICT
Application Deadline: Varies
Visit www.zawadiafrica.org/

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Japan
The World Bank and the Government of Japan, through the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, offer scholarships for Masters Degree to postgraduate students from developing countries. Eligible applicants should propose a program of study related to development at the master’s level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.
Application Deadline: March 31
Visit go.worldbank.org/048IC50V60
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MMMF Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries in US & Canada
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each.
Application starts from October 15th until January 9th.
Visit www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html

AAUW International Fellowship for Women, Masters & Doctoral program in USA
American Association of University Women – AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, (previous year) and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. The AAUW International Fellowship for Women is for Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral program in USA
Application Starts August 1 and Ends December 1 (based on previous duration)
Visit www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

Harambe Fletcher Scholarships for African Students USA
The Harambe Fletcher Scholarship is a full-tuition award for young African entrepreneurial leaders wishing to pursue a master program at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, starting in September 2013.
Eligible Field of Study
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD)
A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs
Master of International Business (MIB)
A two-year hybrid international business/international affairs degree program
Application Deadline
Candidates must complete online HEA Application by December 30
Candidates must complete online Fletcher School Application by January 10
For scholarship application: www.healliance.org/Harambe_Fletcher_Scholarship.pdf
For admission: www.fletcher.tufts.edu/Admissions

Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarships, USA
The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD.
Eligible Field of Study: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments
Application start August 14, and end October 16
Visit research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/awards/fellows-women.aspx#Eligibility

7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship for Nigerian Students
The Seven UP Harvard Business School Scholarship was created by Seven Up Bottling Company Plc of Nigeria to commemorate its 50th anniversary and aligns with the Company’s overall vision of creating a greener future for promising Nigerians. Application opens for students admitted to the Harvard Business School MBA Class of following year.
Application Deadline: Varies between September and April for the 1^st to 3^rd round
Visit www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/funding.html#international

Boustany Foundation – MBA Harvard Scholarship programs
The Boustany Foundation recognizes the importance of helping people evolve and leave a positive impact on the world.  In order to achieve the above, the Foundation grants various Scholarships to exceptional and meriting individuals.
Application Deadline: 31 May (Offered every two years)
Visit Website for details: boustany-foundation.org

Borlaug Fellowship Program for Developing Countries Students, USA
The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) helps developing countries strengthen sustainable agricultural practices by providing scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty.
Application Deadline: January 15 (varies)
Visit www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp

Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
The Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded Fellowship is offered for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing country whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.
Application Deadline: 1 November
Visit sarweb.org/index.php?resident_scholar_campbell_fellowship

ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program for Masters in Geosciences, Engineering, or Business in Texas
The program is funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through this unique scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil aims to contribute to the Middle East and North Africa region by helping to develop highly skilled and culturally adept individuals.
Application Deadline: October 31
Visit www.iie.org/en/Programs/ExxonMobil-Middle-East-and-North-Africa-Scholars-Program

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Students -USA
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a non-degree program for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and the Fellows’ home countries.
Application Deadline: Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.
African countries: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/sub-saharan-africa
Non-African countries visit https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/participating-countries-region

FHSSA Nursing Scholarships for African Nurses
As part of its mission to expand the availability of hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, FHSSA, in partnership with the African Palliative Care Association, created the African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship in 2010.
Application Deadline: Varies – contact sponsor for details
Visit www.fhssa.org/

PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women – USA and Canada
The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program of Women helping women reach for the stars. The fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Application Deadline: between August 15 and December 15.
Visit www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies

Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship For Women From Developing Countries in USA
The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA), USA invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries in Peace and Development Studies every two year.
Application Deadline: January 15 (Offered Biennially)
Visit iprafoundation.org/senesh_fellows.shtml

Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship in Nursing & Emergency Medical Service
The Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships recognize the outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments of students who are enrolled in regionally accredited community college programs in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services.
Application Period: Varies- February to 30 April
Visit www.ptk.org/?q=become-a-member/scholarships/lanza&destination=node/28729

ACI Foundation Scholarship in USA & Canada for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The American Concrete Institute – ACI Foundation offers several Fellowship and Scholarship opportunities for ACI Student Members and E-Members. ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships are awarded annually to help students with an interest in concrete achieve their educational and career goals.
Eligible Field of Study: Structural Design, Materials, Construction
Application Deadline: May 10 to October 18
Visit www.concrete.org/STUDENTS/st_scholarships.htm

AAHPM Scholarship in USA for Physicians from Developing Countries
The Developing Countries Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries to attend the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and HPNA Annual Assembly in Vancouver.
Application Period: August 1 to September 30
Visit www.aahpm.org/learn/default/physicians-in-developing-countries-scholarship.html

The Immigration Journalism Fellowship in USA for International Students
With the generous support of the Ford Foundation, the French-American Foundation in 2011 launched the Immigration Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship is open to experienced journalists of any nationality and with an interest in questions of immigration and integration.
Application Deadline: February
Visit www.frenchamerican.org/migration-media-and-equal-opportunity

EDSF Scholarship for  full-time students in Document Management and Graphic Communications
The Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation – EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. EDSF scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the Document Management and Graphic Communications marketplace.
Application Deadline: May 1
Visit www.edsf.org/what_we_do/scholarships

Gus Archie Undergraduate Scholarships- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Foundation
The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Archie Fund of the Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE – Foundation and each year, awards an outstanding student who plans to enter a university and pursue undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Application Deadline: 30 April annually
Visit www.spe.org/scholarships/archie.php
See other SPE scholarships www.spe.org/scholarships/index.php

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to Study in USA or Canada
Google Lime Scholarship is offered for Students with Disabilities to study Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering in USA or Canada at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level
Application Deadline: February 18
Visit www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/google-lime-scholarship-program

ESA Foundation Scholarship for USA and International students
The Epsilon Sigma Alpha – ESA Foundation awards numerous scholarships annually to United States and international students. You don’t have to belong to ESA to receive an ESA Foundation scholarship, but the foundation extend you an invitation to join ESA, a premier service and leadership organization established in 1929.
Application Deadline: February 1
Visit www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships

Internet Scholarship Program by U.S. Bank- USA
U.S. Bank offers high school and undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for one of it’s 40 $1,000 scholarship position annually. The U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors and college undergraduates.
Application Deadline: May 31
Visit www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html

Fellowships in International Human Rights in UK and US
Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program.
Application starts from June
Visit www.hrw.org/about/fellowships

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

The vision of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars program is to educate and develop bright yet economically marginalized young people in Africa who have a demonstrated “give-back” ethos and who will contribute to the transformation of the continent. It will transition promising young people from beneficiaries to benefactors, preparing them with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa. The Scholars Program is anticipated to benefit 15,000 young people within 8 to 10 years. The following USA universities are partnering with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships in USA for African students

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Wellesley College, USA
As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries. The students will arrive in groups of three students each year beginning Fall 2013.
Application Deadline: Varies – application start around September/November and closes around January/February
Visit new.wellesley.edu/admission/apply/howto

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Stanford University – USA
The MasterCard Foundation education initiative at Stanford University USA will provide comprehensive support to 20 talented but economically disadvantaged students from Africa over the next eight years. The Scholars Program will support five (5) undergraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa each year.
Application Deadline: Varies – application start around September/November and closes around January/February
Visit www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/international/index.html

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU)
Arizona State University welcomed 10 undergraduate students from seven African nations in 2012, as the first class of MasterCard Foundation Scholars to begin studies at ASU. As part of this program, ASU will receive $27.5 million over the next seven years to provide academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students from Africa, who are committed to giving back to their communities and countries, with access to high-quality education. The program will ultimately support 120 scholars at ASU.
Application Deadline: Varies – for admission application: 01 January; scholarship deadline: February 01
Visit asu.edu/ugapp.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of California, Berkeley USA
At University of California Berkeley, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program will provide holistic support to 113 students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. The scholars will pursue both undergraduate and professional master’s degrees.
Application Deadline: Varies – first apply for admission
Office of Undergraduate Admissions: admissions.berkeley.edu/internationalstudents
Graduate Division: www.grad.berkeley.edu/international/index.shtml

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University (MSU), USA
The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The university will receive $45 million in funding from the foundation to support 185 scholars throughout the nine-year program, which includes 100 four-year undergraduates and 85 master’s degree students.
Application Deadline: 15 February
Visit: MCFScholars.msu.edu

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University – USA
The inaugural class of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University represents the intellect and energy of the youth of Sub-Saharan Africa. With a financial commitment of $13.5 million from The MasterCard Foundation, Duke University will educate seven (7) classes of five (5) students from Sub-Saharan Africa — a total of 35 students — over the next 10 years.
Application Deadline: January
Visit admissions.duke.edu/application/instructions#application

MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at EARTH University for Africa, Latin America and Caribbean– Costa Rica
EARTH University, Costa Rica has a seven-year partner with the MasterCard Foundation to provide scholarships to young leaders from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Foundation will provide 120 undergraduate scholarships amounting to $19.5 million to EARTH students for 7 years. Approximately one-third of the scholars will come from Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university which are mainly in Agricultural sciences and Natural resources management
Application Deadline: For African students: 25 May; For Latin America and the Caribbean: 1 June
Visit website: www.earth.ac.cr/?lang=en

University Scholarships in USA

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for International Students (AU EGLS)
The American University – AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) is offered for International Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: 15 January
Visit www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm

Visiting Scholarship for International Law Students, USA
The Center for the Study of Law and Society invites applications for visiting scholars for each year. The Center fosters empirical research and theoretical analysis concerning legal institutions, legal processes, legal change, and the social consequences of law. Closely linked to the School of Law, CSLS creates a multidisciplinary milieu with a faculty of distinguished socio-legal scholars in sociology of law, political science, criminal justice studies, law and economics, legal history, law and psychology, and legal and social philosophy, along with visiting socio-legal scholars from the United States and around the world.
Application Deadline: November 16
Visit www.law.berkeley.edu/1273.htm

International Student Ambassador Scholarships at Iowa State University USA
The Iowa State University, USA awards the International Student Ambassador Scholarships to undergraduate students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students.
Application Deadline: March 1 (fall & summer entry); October 1 (spring entry)
Visit www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/ambassador_scholarships.php

ESTU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship
The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University –ETSU USA. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered.
Application Deadline
Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the following dates:
Fall semester deadline: no later than June 1st
Spring semester deadline: no later than October 1st
Visit www.etsu.edu/honors/international/internationalstudentscholarships/application.aspx

Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships for Undergraduate International Students USA
International Students who want to study for undergraduate degree at Colby-Sawyer College, USA are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply for a variety of scholarships and awards that acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career.
Application Deadline: Varies –1 February
Visit www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/international/finaid.html

VCU International Student Scholarship Award
The VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) International Student Scholarship is sponsored with proceeds generated by the sale of Officially Licensed VCU merchandise. Virginia Commonwealth University values the contributions international students make to the university community through scholarship, service, and leadership.
Application Deadline: February 21
View application www.bsv.vcu.edu/Scholarships/ISTS.pdf

VCU Undergraduate Scholarship for the Advancement of Women – USA
The VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) Scholarship Award for the Advancement of Women is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services through proceeds generated by the sale of class rings and graduation-related items through the Jostens Company.
Application Deadline: February 21
Visit www.bsv.vcu.edu/Scholarships/SAW.pdf

IUPUI Scholarships for International Students USA
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) USA offers several undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students. All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per semester) in the fall and spring semesters.
Application Deadline: Varies
Visit iapply.iupui.edu/scholarships/

African Presidential Fellowship Program at University of Michigan USA
The African Presidential Scholars Program offers early career faculty from Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and Uganda the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the University of Michigan during residencies of two to six months.
Eligible Field of Study: Field of African Heritage, African Social Research, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics)
Application Period: August 15-October 15
Visit www.ii.umich.edu/asc/initiatives

Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund for Graduate Students from Africa and Asia
The Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund at University of Michigan, USA is designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity through scholarships to foreign graduate students (from developing countries) in need. Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship is offered for students from Africa and Asia to study Social Sciences, Humanities, Medicine, Public Health, Public Policy, Nursing and Environmental Sciences at University of Michigan, USA
Application Deadline: May 2
Visit www.rackham.umich.edu/funding/from_rackham/program_nomination_or_allocation/yossi_schiff_memorial_scholarship_fund/

George and Nancy Axinn International Scholarship Fund- Michigan State University USA
Professors George and Nancy Axinn endowed this scholarship to support graduate students who wish to pursue careers in international development. Preference is given to international students.
Application Deadline: December 1
www.carrs.msu.edu/programs/Axinn.php

International Guest Scholarships for Medical Student at American College os Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research.
Application Deadline: 1st July.
Visit www.facs.org/memberservices/igs.html

IIS Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
The Institute of International Studies (IIS) at UC Berkeley seek to award a series of merit scholarships of up to $2000 each to support undergraduate research in any area on international studies. The Institute of International Studies promotes interdisciplinary research in international, comparative, and policy studies on the Berkeley campus of the University of California.
Application Deadline: November 26
Visit iis.berkeley.edu/content/undergraduate-merit-scholarships
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INSEAD Goldman Sachs Scholarships for African Students 2013

Course: Business, related fields
Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Provider: Goldman Sachs
For Which Country: France, Singapore


Scholarship Description:
 Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-worth individuals.
The Goldman Sachs scholarships for African nationals at INSEAD is designed to give candidates from African countries access to a world-class MBA education. The scholarship winners will be allocated a Goldman Sachs mentor throughout the 10-month MBA programme. 

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Eligibility: 
 The scholarship is open to all candidates from African countries studying at INSEAD on the Full-time MBA Programme. Successful candidates must demonstrate their desire to work in Africa and explain why building business in Africa is important to them.

Selection Criteria: 
 The Goldman Sachs, the scholarship provider, is constantly looking for exceptional individuals with diverse backgrounds, work experiences and personal interests who have the talent, drive and dedication to enhance their team.


Eligible groups:
 Candidates from ALL African countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship

Participating Institutions:
 INSEAD Campuses in France or Singapore
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Fields of Study:
 MBA programmes

Sponsorship Duration: 
 The scholarship will last for a 10-month MBA programme.

Scholarship Benefits:
 Up to €15,000 per class will be awarded. The scholarship winners will be allocated a Goldman Sachs’ mentor throughout the MBA programme.

Method of Application: 
To apply for this MBA scholarship, you must complete the Application Form (visit link below). All scholarship applications are online except where mentioned otherwise in the scholarship description.
To submit an application, first read the Scholarship Guide and get yourself registered.
Essay topic:

1. In 350-400 words, please demonstrate the business case for ethical standards from your perspective by giving examples of instances in your professional or personal life where you have seen the benefits of integrity and honesty in action.
2. What do you want to get out of INSEAD MBA programme and what do you intend to do after you graduate? (200 words)
3. In 150-200 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year at INSEAD (details of income set against expenditures).

DEADLINES:
13 February for the July Class (starts in September)
22 August for the December Class (starts in January)

PLEASE NOTE:
  Applications must be complete and submitted by midnight Central European Time (GMT +1) on the day of deadline. We regret we cannot accept any scholarship applications after the deadlines as the site will be closed. All scholarship applications will be reviewed after the deadline. There is no need to apply too early; just remain within the indicated time frame.


Application deadline: 13 February / 22 August 2013

Open to International Students: Yes

Fully-funded Westminster Master’s Scholarship for Ugandans 2013-2014

The University of Westminster, UK, invites Ugandan students to apply for the 2013-2014 master’s scholarship for Ugandan citizens. The scholarship is offered in collaboration with Bright Futures Charity and is aimed at students who have experienced great hardship in the troubled areas of Uganda, with special emphasis on the Northern areas of the country.

 

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Worth of Award

• Full tuition fee waiver
• Accommodation and living expenses
• Flight fees to and from London

Eligibility

• This is a closed scholarship in conjunction with the Bright Futures Charity.
• Applicants must be from Uganda.
• Applicants with financial needs are also considered.

How to Apply

• You mus first apply for admission before applying for the scholarship. Admission can easily be submitted through the link on the university website (see link below
• If you have any difficulties applying, quickly email the graduate school via: international-office@westminster.ac.uk

Deadline: application closes May 31, 2013
Click here for more information and to apply

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Eiffel MBA Scholarship for Developing Countries 2013-2014

The EIFFEL Scholarship is designed to bolster international recruiting by French schools of higher education, at a time when competition to attract top foreign students is growing among developed countries.HEC reserves the right to submit only those candidates it feels best qualify for the EIFFEL Scholarship as the award is particularly competitive and prestigious.
Note that applications from students currently studying outside France will be given priority over those from students already studying in France.

Worth of Award

• The Eiffel Scholarship provides participants with a monthly allowance of €1,181, and covers additional expenses including travel, health insurance and cultural activities.
• Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.

Eligibility:
The HEC MBA Program applies on behalf of admitted eligible students. In order to be eligible the candidate must:

• Be aged 30 years old or less in the selection year.

• Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship.

• Have a single nationality from a developing country deemed an ‘emerging country’ by the French state department, especially those in Asia and Latin America, for example, currently under-represented among the student population in France.

How to Apply

• Apply for admission online and the HEC MBA program will apply on your behalf if you are from a developing country.

Application Deadline: End of November each year (after enrollment confirmation).
Click here to learn more about the scholarships
Click here for more about applying for admission

Van Oord MBA Scholarship for Master’s Students from Developing Countries

Course: MBA
Level: Graduate (Master’s)
Provider: Van Oord and IMD
For Which Country: Switzerland


Scholarship Description: The IMD MBA Scholarships aim to help you finance your year at IMD. You need to have already submitted your admissions application to the full-time IMD MBA program to be considered for one of these scholarships, and will only be awarded a scholarship if you are accepted into the program.

 
IMD MBA candidates who can demonstrate financial need may also apply for IMD loans (maximum financial aid awarded CHF 65,000).
For the Van Oord MBA Scholarship, the jury is the van Oord family and the IMD MBA scholarship committee.


Eligibility (Who can qualify?): 
 Candidates with financial need who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who are citizens of the geographical areas below.

Preference is given to those who wish to return to their countries after graduation and to those with a technical background and / or experience related to marine engineering.
Selection Criteria:

1. Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program
2. Submitting an essay on:
   How the seaside location of my country can be better used to contribute to economic growth and sustainability.? (maximum 750 words)

Eligible groups:
 Citizens of Developing countries whose advancement / progress has been strongly influenced by its seaside location, struggle against the water, maritime tradition, river transportation system, etc.


Participating Institutions: International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland


Fields of study: MBA programs

Number of awards: One (1) award is given out every year

Sponsorship duration: This is a financial aid

Scholarship benefits: The award amount value is CHF 30,000


Method of Application:
 This scholarship is Need based. You are to submit the MBA Financial Aid Application Form found on the official website (link to it is found below).
To download the “MBA Program Brochure”, the “MBA Class Profile”, the “MBA Financial Aid Application Form”; AND also to Apply online, you need to visit the official website (link to it is below).
Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance@imd.ch

DEADLINES: The deadline for all IMD MBA Scholarship applications is September 30, for the following year’s program.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their scholarship application.
The IMD scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2013
Open to International Students: Yes

DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships for Developing Countries

Course: Several fields
Level: Graduate (Masters)
Provider: DAAD
For Which Country: Germany

Scholarship Description:
 The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.

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These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.


Eligibility: 
 You should note that several conditions apply. However, the typical scholarship holder:

• Will come either from a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
• Holds a bachelor’s degree (four years) in related subject
• Will have completed an academic degree with grades far beyond average and at least two years of related professional experience
• Is not older than 36 years (for some courses the age limit is 32), respectively his/her academic degrees should normally not be older than six years. Concerning a possible age limit, please refer to the course details on the official website

Please note that For courses in English: IELTS (band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) is required.

Please also see if you meet the eligibility requirements of the particular programme you are applying to.


Eligible groups: 
 Citizens of Developing Countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America and Central and Eastern Europe (as defined by the DAC List of the OECD)


Participating Institution(s): 
 All German Universities (offering postgraduate courses with relevance to developing countries.)


Field(s) of Study: At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

• Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
• Development Co-operation
• Engineering and Related Sciences
• Mathematics
• Regional Planning
• Agriculture and Forest Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Veterinary Medicine
• Social Sciences and Education and Law
• Media Studies

See the complete List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines (*.pdf)


Number of awards: Not specified by provider, but many are given out every year

Scholarship benefits:
 DAAD Scholarship supports selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships.


Methods of Application:
 If you have no private financial resources or cannot obtain a scholarship from your government, company or an international organisation, you may apply for a DAAD scholarship – either full or partial. DAAD application forms are available from the German embassies or from the DAAD offices abroad or directly at the University or Fachhochschule.

All applicants must submit the complete set of required documents (as stated on this page) including the DAAD application form (*.pdf) and a hand-signed CV before the deadlines. Some courses may require additional documents. For such courses, the applicant needs to follow separate specific application requirements and instructions (if any).
For detailed information on application and other current details, please see the relevant sections of the ‘Resource Booklet’ (see link below) AND also visit the official website (link to it is also below).

DEADLINES: 
 31st of July at the German embassies or at the DAAD regional offices (Please ask for possible modifications in your home country!)
OR
 31st of August at the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany
OR
 15th of October at the respective universities in Germany (normally, please check description for detailed information).

Please note that the application deadlines at the respective universities may vary from course to course. Applicants should make sure to check information regarding university-specific application closing dates directly with the individual universities because they may vary from the general deadlines listed above.

Late applications cannot be considered!

PLEASE NOTE (IMPORTANT): 
 Applications from Cameroon, Myanmar and Nigeria must be submitted via the German embassy. Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are required to enclose two self-adressed address labels written in Chinese characters with their application documents.

Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form. Many courses, however, have their own forms, which must be submitted in addition to this (see details under course description in the ‘Resource Booklet’ – link to it is below).

Applicants are requested to state whether they will be financing the desired degree course themselves or whether the course can only be taken with the assistance of a DAAD scholarship. Chances of admission to postgraduate courses will be greatly enhanced for academically qualified applicants with personal financial resources.
Applications via email will not be accepted.


For economic and environmental reasons, please avoid using sheet holders and plastic folders in your application.
You may download the Resource Booklet: ”Postgraduate courses for professionals with relevance to developing countries”(pdf)
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Contact: You may contact DAAD at this email: info-ast[at]daad.de

Application Deadline: 31 July 2013 

Open to International Students: Yes

Netherlands Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Programme

Course: Education, culture, trade
Level: Graduate, trainings
Provider: Netherlands Min. of Foreign Affairs
For Which Country: Netherlands
Description: The Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Programme (MENA Scholarship Programme) was initiated in 2007 and fully funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Programme aims to contribute to capacity building within a wide range of governmental, non-governmental and private organisations and institutions in the participating countries.
The scholarships can be used for selected short courses in the Netherlands. The MENA Scholarships are proportionally distributed among the seven participating countries. Ideally, half of the scholarships are allocated to female applicants.


Eligibility criteria: A candidate applying for a MENA scholarship must:

• apply for a course on the MENA course list 2013;
• not have received a MENA Scholarship in the three years prior to the start of the proposed MENA course;
• complete a MENA scholarship application form and submit all the required documentation to the Netherlands Embassy;
• be a national of and working in one of the seven selected countries;
• be a mid-career professional with at least three years’ work experience;
• not be employed by:meet the admission requirements of the selected course. As such he or she must have at least a diploma or a bachelor’s degree in one of the selected fields of study and meet other educational or professional requirements, which may vary per course
  • a multinational corporation (e.g. Shell, Unilever);
  • a large national and/or commercial organisation;
  • a bilateral donor organisation (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, BuZa, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid);
  • a multilateral donor organisation, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB);
  • an international NGO (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care).
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• offer evidence of proficiency in speaking and writing the language of instruction (English in most cases).

Eligible groups: The target group are professionals employed by organisations or institutions operating in one of the following sectors:

• Water management
• Business administration and management
• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
• Geographical Information Science

You must be a national of and working in one of the seven participating countries (Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Syria and Tunisia). The need for your training must be demonstrated in the context of the organisation you work for.

Participating Institutions: All officially recognised higher educational institutions in the Netherlands. The five selected Dutch higher education institutions are:

• International Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA)
• ITC, Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente
• Maastricht School of Management (MSM)
• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
• Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation

Fields of Study: You can use a MENA scholarship for a number of selected short courses offered by educational institutions in the Netherlands, which provide professional training at post-secondary level. The MENA brochure, found on official website via link below, contains a list of all selected courses.


Number of awards: Offers around 120 scholarships a year to professionals


Sponsorship duration: The programme will run between January and December 2013. All courses will be conducted in 2013 and have a duration of between two and twelve weeks.


Scholarship benefits: A MENA scholarship is a contribution to the costs of the selected short course and should supplement your salary which you must continue to receive during the study period.
The scholarship covers:

• subsistence allowance
• international travel costs
• visa costs
• course fee
• medical insurance
• allowance for study materials

The allowances are considered to be sufficient to cover your living expenses during the study period. You must cover any other costs from your own resources.

Method of Application: Applications for the MENA Scholarship Programme should be submitted to the Netherlands Embassy in your own country before the scholarship application deadline.
You must complete and sign the MENA Scholarship application form 2013. You can obtain this form from the Netherlands Embassy in your country or download it from the official site (link is below). The application form should be accompanied by the following necessary documentation:
You should visit the official website for how you can apply and how the selection procedure works.

DEADLINES:
 There are two scholarship application deadlines for the MENA Scholarship Programme. Depending on the course, applications must be submitted at the Embassy either before 1 March 2013 or before 1 July 2013. The relevant deadlines are specified in the MENA course list 2013. Some embassies have a different deadline for submitting applications. Please contact the Netherlands embassy or Dutch Institute in your home country for more information about the deadlines.


Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March / 1 July 2013

Open to International Applicants: Yes

Interantional Development Scholarship for Select African Countries at University of East London, UK 2013

Brief description
University of East London (UEL) UK in association with International Students House is offering the International Development Scholarship for Candidates from Developing Countries to study for Masters in NGO and Development Management Programme 2013


Accepted Subject Areas?
MSc NGO and Development Management Programme


About Scholarship
The International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance scholarship offered to an international student from a developing country, who intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home country as a result of completing the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme, who would otherwise be unable to pursue the Programme for financial reasons.
The Scholarship will be offered annually and is the product of a partnership between International Students House, one of London’s largest residences for International Students, and the University of East London, a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
Scholarship Type: Masters Scholarship for Developing countries

Eligibility and Selection Criterai

Applications will be assessed according to merit and financial need by a selected panel at the University of East London and International Students House. The panel may request to interview applicants over the telephone. Candidates who are selected for interview will be notified of this by telephone and email.
The panel will make their final selections by marking the quality of the application and interview (where applicable), the preparedness for the high quality study in the discipline area, the articulation of how the Scholarship will contribute to the applicant’s study goals, personal development and long term career gains in making a positive contribution to the development of their home country.

Who is qualified to apply?
To be eligible for the International Development Scholarship, applicants must:
First apply online for the MSc NGO and Development programme. The application will be assessed and if you are successful, the International admissions office will send you an International offer letter at UEL
AND

• Be from on the African countries mentioned below
• Intend to return to your home country on completion of the course in order to put your studies into practice
• Be able to demonstrate that you would otherwise be unable to pursue the course for financial reasons

What are the benefits?
The Scholarship will include the following:

• Return flights (Booked by UEL)
• Tuition Fees
• Accommodation*: Single room accommodation at ISH
• Food*: 2 or 3 meals a day at ISH, the remaining meals covered by subsistence
• Subsistence(including travel)*: £450 per month

*For up to 12 months

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of Masters programme

Eligible African Countries
The students of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi and Somalia
can apply for this scholarship
To be taken at (country): University of East London UK

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit your application and testimonial is Friday 1 July 2013. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply

Applicants must hold an offer for the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this scholarship.
In addition to submitting an online application, you are required to email a supporting testimonial/ reference from a previous employer or academic tutor demonstrating that you meet the criteria, including financial status. This should be submitted by email to scholarships@uel.ac.uk after you have submitted the online
application.

How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors
University of East London (UEL) in association with International Students House

DAAD Scholarship for Developing Countries 2014-2015

Applications for DAAD Scholarship for Developing Countries 2014-2015 session is now open to suitably qualified candidates from developing countries to study in German universities. The DAAD scholarship aims to fund and support foreign students, graduates, doctoral students, and young and early-stage researchers from developing countries who wish to study selected courses in a German university.


Worth of Awards
Awards usually cover school fees, monthly living allowance, travel expenses, health insurance, accident insurance, and personal/private liability insurance, etc.
General Information about the Programme
The scholarship covers any of the following:

• Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries
• Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution
• Internationally recognised Master’s degree
• Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science)
• Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships
• Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), but admission also open to self-financed participants or students financed through government or other sources
• Academic year 2014/2015

Prerequisites and Requirements.
The typical scholarship holder:

• Will come either from a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country (according to the DAC list of the OECD) and, as such, be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in related subject.
• Will have completed an academic degree far beyond average and at least two years of related professional experience.
• Is not older than 36 (for some courses the age limit is 32), respectively his/her academic degrees should normally not be older than 6 years. Concerning a possible age limit, please refer to the course details on their website.

How to Apply
You should package the following documents and send them to the appropriate location (DAAD Embassy, DAAD in Bonn, or university depending on your country):

• DAAD application form (See link below)
• hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form; link below)
• hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
• research exposé (if required by university)
• academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
• professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
• confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
• Proof of language abilities (any one of the following):

• English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
• German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
• certified copies of awarded academic degrees
• certified copies of academic transcripts
• certified copy of School Leaving Certificate

Application Deadlines: Deadlines vary according to different countries. Please see link below for a link to different country pages where you can find information about applying from your country. Generally, the general closing dates for applications are as follows:

• German Embassy/DAAD Regional Office: 31st July
• DAAD in Bonn: 31st August
• University: 30th September or 15th October

For more information about the scholarship, click here
For a link of developing countries on the DAC List of the OECD, click here.
For a link to country-specific information about applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa, click here
For the DAAD application form, click here
For the Europass CV specimen, click here
If you still have questions about applying, visit the FAQ page by clicking here