Next Gen Fellowship Program for Sub-Saharan African Countries

Next Generation Social Sciences

Course(s) Offered: Social Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD research)
Provider: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The program, launched in June 2011, responds to a shortage of experienced faculty in African higher education. The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program provides fellowships to nurture the intellectual development and increase retention of early-career faculty in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The program assists fellows to develop research opportunities and skills, obtain doctoral degrees, and participate in robust research communities. Toward this end, the project features a thematic focus in order to renew basic research agendas addressing peace, security, and development topics as well as strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity on these issues.

Funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, this project offers a replicable model at scale and complements foundation initiatives to develop and strengthen the next generation of African scholars.

The three fellowships are: the doctoral dissertation research fellowship, doctoral dissertation completion fellowship and doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship. Fellowship program also offers two workshops each year for fellow’s Masters research in their research publications.

Eligibility
The following apply to the different fellowships:

1. The doctoral dissertation research fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be eligible for the US$15,000 dissertation research fellowship, applicants must have an approved dissertation proposal but will not yet have undertaken research of nine months or more.
   
   
2. The doctoral dissertation completion fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be more eligible for the US$15, 000 dissertation completion fellowship, applicants must be in the final year of writing and have completed at least one dissertation chapter.
   
   
3. The doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be eligible for the US$3,000 dissertation proposal fellowship, applicants must be admitted to a graduate program but have yet to undertake dissertation research.

Selection Criteria:
Strong proposals will offer clear and concise descriptions of the project and its significance. Proposals should display a thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that applicants will engage and the methodologies relevant to the project. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can be completed in a timely manner.

All proposals will be evaluated for these criteria by an independent, international committee of leading scholars from a range of social science disciplines.

Eligible groups
Citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country (and also a current faculty member at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda)

Participating Institutions
ALL accredited colleges or universities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda

Fields of study
The fellowships support dissertations and research on peace, security and development topics

Number of awards
Forty-five (45) fellowships are awarded each year

Sponsorship duration
Fellowships are offered each year. The duration of each of the doctoral fellowships are as described below under 'Scholarship benefits'

Scholarship benefits
The doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship supports short-term research costs of up to US$3,000 to develop a doctoral dissertation proposal.

The doctoral dissertation completion fellowship supports a one-year leave from teaching responsibilities and a stipend up to US$15,000 to permit the completion of a dissertation that advances research on peace, security, and development topics.

The doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 9-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000 on a topic related to peace, security, and development.

Method of Application
All applications must be submitted using the online application portal.

DEADLINES:
Online application must be submitted by December 1st 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds three distinct competitive fellowship opportunities for early-career social science faculty of African academics working on peace, security and development issues: doctoral dissertation research fellowship, doctoral dissertation completion fellowship and doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Africans)

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African Humanities Program Scholarships for African Students

The African Humanities Program (AHP) Fellowships Program

Course(s) Offered: Humanities & related fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: ACLS / Carnegie Corporation of New York
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The African Humanities Program (AHP) seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them.

Through the activities of the African Humanities Program, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) promotes local and international cooperation among humanities scholars at all stages of career, with the aim of developing a self-sustaining continent-wide network of African humanities scholars.

The African Humanities Program is inspired by a commitment to the humanities as a core component of higher education and research in Africa, essential to progress and development. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), with financial support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, announces competitions yearly for the AHP.

Eligibility
Fellowship Details:

• Applicants must be nationals and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current affiliation at an institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Funding is available for dissertation completion and for postdoctoral research and writing.
• Applicants for Dissertation-Completion Fellowships should be in the final year of writing the dissertation at a university in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Dissertation-Completion Fellowships are not available in South Africa.
• Applicants for Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowships must be working in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda and must have completed the Ph.D. no more than eight years ago.
• Projects must be in the humanities and must be carried out in sub-Saharan Africa. AHP fellowships may not be used for travel outside the continent.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa

Participating Institutions
Any recognized institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.

The AHP organizes meetings in Africa in cooperation with host institutions to publicize the fellowship program and to discuss new trends in humanities research. In the past three years of the program, meetings were held at universities in:

• Ghana (University of Ghana-Legon), 
• Nigeria (University of Ibadan, Bayero University Kano, and Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria),
• South Africa (University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, the East London campus of Ft. Hare University, the University of the Western Cape and University of Cape Town in Cape Town),
• Tanzania (the University of Dar es Salaam), and
• Uganda (Makerere University in Kampala).

Fields of study
The ACLS defines the humanities as the study of human cultures, languages, and histories through the use of qualitative approaches. Among the disciplines contributing to humanities scholarship are anthropology, archaeology, history, studies of the fine and performing arts, musicology, languages and linguistics, literature studies, religious studies, and philosophy.

Number of awards
Approximately forty (40) fellowships will be awarded annually

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of program

Scholarship benefits
Stipends are $9,000 for dissertations and $16,000 for postdoctoral work.

Fellowship awards to promising African scholars are the centerpiece of the African Humanities Program. An initiative to publish the best manuscripts produced under the terms of AHP fellowships is now being established. All fellows will be encouraged to submit their completed manuscripts to the African Humanities Series, which will be a cooperative venture between AHP and a major African university press.

Method of Application
ACLS encourages the submission of applications via email. Application forms and instructions are available on the ACLS website. Application can be submitted by email to ahp@acls.org or mailed to the ACLS New York offices.

For further details on eligibility, submission of applications, and selection criteria, see the current 'Competition Announcement (PDF document)' as well as 'Instructions and Application materials' on the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
Completed applications must be submitted by the announced deadline date which is usually November 1st of each year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified of competition results in May 2015.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans as above)

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UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Management Development Institute (MDI) Scholarship Program for Health Care Officers and Organizations

Management Development Institute Scholarship Program (MDI)

Course(s) Offered: Health leadership and management
Course Level: Skills training
Provider: Johnson & Johnson
Country to Study in: Africa (Uganda, South Africa, Ghana)

Scholarship Description
Johnson & Johnson, a reputable transnational health company, offers the Management Development Institute (MDI) Scholarship Program every year.

The Management Development Institute (MDI) for Health Care Organizations is a one-week intensive program designed to enhance the leadership and management skills of program managers and leaders of sub-Saharan African organizations, governmental and non-governmental, that are devoted to delivering health care services to underserved populations.

The program has been specifically designed to assist African ministries of health in implementing their particular national health priorities.

Tuition and Scholarships:
Thirty-six participants will be selected for the program. The cost of the MDI training program is US$ 4,000 per participant. Johnson & Johnson awards scholarships to managers who have the greatest potential to positively impact the quantity and quality of services in their organization.

These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, training materials, accommodation and meals. Travel expenses, if required, will be borne by the participants. Upon completion of this training, candidates will be required to apply the knowledge and skills gained to resolve a management issue or obstacle in their organization.

To apply for these scholarships and access additional information on the program, please visit the official MDI website (link to it is below). Successful applicants will receive an admission letter.

In 2014, MDI will offer three identical programs - each in a different region of Africa:

• For Eastern African leaders, the program will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: 22 - 28 June 2014
• For Western African leaders, the program will be held in Accra, Ghana: 12 -18 October 2014
• For Southern African leaders, the program will be held in Cape Town, South Africa: 19 - 25 October 2014

Eligibility
The Management Development Institute is designed principally for high-level managers of public sector entities in sub-Saharan Africa that are dedicated to the improvement of the health care of underserved populations in their countries.

However, places will also be reserved for leaders of NGO’s and other civil society organizations (faith-based organizations and community-based organizations) that have a similar health-related mission and that have a role in supporting initiatives and implementing health care priorities of the public sector.

MDI is seeking teams or clusters of individuals having related leadership responsibilities for implementing specific national health care programs and priorities in their country or region. In that way, the likelihood of the MDI bringing about significant impact is heightened and the program’s utility to national health systems is enhanced.

Depending on the country and sector, candidates might have the following titles:

• Director
• Project Manager
• Program Manager
• Executive director
• Program coordinator
• Public health coordinator
• Regional coordinator
• Chief Medical Officer
• Chief nurse
• Medical Superintendent
• Country Coordinator

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country fulfilling above criteria. Nearly 800 participants from 32 African countries have graduated from this program.

Participating Institutions
Sub-Saharan African healthcare governmental and non-governmental organizations (i.e. NGOs); AND African ministries of health.

The MDI program has been designed by world-class management faculty from the UCLA Anderson School of Management at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and by leaders of the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF). The MDI is delivered by instructors from UCLA , AMREF and by outstanding faculty from other African universities, including the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Fields of study
The Management Development Institute consists of eight modules focusing on specific areas of management directly relevant to national ministries of health and their implementing partners as they evaluate their mission and implement their health plans to achieve their stated priorities. For detailed and complete curriculum information, see the '2014 MDI Brochure' on official site via link below.

Up until 2010, the MDI was focused solely on HIV/AIDS. In 2011 the program's new focus was expanded to health systems, generally, and now invites participation of those involved in implementing national health priorities in the areas of communicable diseases - of which HIV/AIDS is one - and chronic diseases, as well.

The language of instruction in all programs is English.

Number of awards
Thirty-six (36) participants will be selected for the scholarship program.

Scholarship duration
The MDI is a one (1) week program

Scholarship benefits
The major goal of the MDI is to provide ministries of health with the requisite management and leadership capacity to implement their stated national health priorities.

Representatives from public health systems along with their NGO implementing partners will learn management tools, frameworks and knowledge that will enable them to increase the quantity and quality of health services they provide along with improved access to them.

The lessons will be practical, and aimed toward successfully meeting the complex challenges faced by eastern, West and southern african health systems.

Method of Application
For an application form and further information on the MDI, including the current MDI Brochure, visit the official website via the links below. It is important to visit the official website for complete information.

Please CLICK HERE to start your application and also visit the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
The deadline to submit applications from Eastern Africa is 23 May 2014; from Western and Souther Africa is 5 September 2014. Applications received after these dates will be considered on a space-available basis. Applicants will be reviewed by both AMREF and UCLA.

PLEASE NOTE:
Along with your application, include a letter of recommendation from your organization to ensure its commitment to having you and your colleague attend one of the 2014 MDI program sessions.

A mandatory requirement for your application to the program is a commitment to scope a community healthcare Improvement Plan during the program. In many cases, an interview will be required.

The program is funded by Johnson & Johnson, one of the most admired companies in the world today.

Application Deadline: 23 May / 5 September 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)

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MEST Fully-Sponsored Entrepreneurs Scholarships for Ghanaians and Nigerians

MEST Entrepreneurs-in-Training Programme

Course(s) Offered: Software development, Entrepreneurship
Course Level: Training program
Provider: MEST
Country to Study in: Ghana

Scholarship Description
The Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) offers a two-year, full-time, fully sponsored training program to citizens of any country who recently graduated in Ghana. Starting this year, MEST is also accepting students from Nigeria.

This training program enables students – known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – to learn about software development and entrepreneurship from Senior Faculty, who each bring more than 20 years of experience in the software business in the United States, Europe, or Asia. EITs also benefit from working with university graduates from around the world who serve as Teaching Fellows.

Every year, MEST trainees are recruited from among the brightest and most driven university graduates. Trainees come from diverse academic backgrounds, including French, Theater, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and the Social Sciences.

Eligibility
MEST is looking for recent Ghanaian and/or Nigerian university graduates to join our next class of entrepreneurs!

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must have a degree in ANY subject from a Ghanaian OR Nigerian university or technical college
• A desire to start a software company
• Your CV (with Cover letter) and completely filled online application form
• Nigerian graduates must have complete their NYSC

Desirable Qualities (Judging Criteria):

• A desire to make a difference
• A strong interest in technology and software
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self motivation, as well as the ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Confidence and independent thinking
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interest in teamwork
• The ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
• Proven academic excellence

Nigerian graduates:
All Nigerian graduate applicants must have served through the NYSC scheme.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country who are graduates of Ghanaian or Nigerian universities or technical colleges

Participating Institutions
Melwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology, East Legon, Accra, Ghana

Fields of study
The MEST program provides rigorous entrepreneurial training and extensive hands-on project work, designed so that EITs master industry-proven methodologies for software development.

This coursework is supplemented by a series of guest lectures, featuring the experiences and insights of internationally-recognized executives and successful entrepreneurs.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
This fully sponsored training program is a two-year, full-time academic exercise

Scholarship benefits
To ensure that EITs can focus completely on becoming world-class entrepreneurs, MEST provides:

• Full Scholarship – MEST covers the total cost of Tuition.
• Three Meals a Day – Prepared and server by MEST’s catering staff
• Free Housing- EITs are Housed at a hostel for the duration of the two year program, free of charge.
• Monthly Stipend – MEST provide each EIT with a small monthly stipend

Method of Application
All questions on the "Application Form" are to be answered as comprehensively as possible. If you have any further questions, please send us an e-mail at admissions@meltwater.org.

A complete APPLICATION includes:

• Complete online application form
• A resume
• A video pitch (Explaining why you want to join MEST)

Apply Now to Study at MEST Ghana

DEADLINES:
Ghanaian Graduates Admissions Timeline:

• Application Deadline: April 1st 2014
• Offers Sent Out: June 1st 2014
• Screening and Interviews: April 2nd 2014 – May 2oth 2014
• School Opens: First Week of August 2014

Nigerian Graduates Admissions Timeline:

• Application Deadline: June 30th 2014
• Offers Sent Out: By July 14th 2014
• Screening and Interviews in Lagos: Completed by July 14th 2014
• School Opens: August 4th 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) was established in Accra, Ghana in 2008, by Meltwater Group and its non-profit Meltwater Foundation.

The school trains young Africans to become software entrepreneurs through a two-year curriculum.

Students work with business executives, university graduates and current MBA students to develop software applications and prepare them for launch in the global marketplace.

Contact
For all admissions related questions, kindly contact the recruitment coordinator, Amma Baffoe:
via E-Mail: amma.baffoe@meltwater.org,
OR via Phone: + 233 20 201 4363

Application Deadline: 30 June 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust for Undergraduate Ghanaian Students

Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (TEST)

Course(s) Offered: Any course
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: TEST (for Ghana)
Country to Study in: Ghana

Scholarship Description
The Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (TEST) is offering undergraduate scholarships for Ghanaian students to study at KNUST – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

The TEST provides Full or Partial Scholarships to Needy but Bright Students to undertake new and/or continuing Tertiary Education studies at Ghanaian Public Universities and Polytechnics in their own country.

The scholarship, offered since 2008, is currently open for current and new students to study at KNUST – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

Eligibility
Open to all brilliant but needy students (current and new) at KNUST – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

Eligible groups
Targeted at students of Ghanaian origin

Participating Institutions
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

Fields of study
All undergraduate level courses offered at at the University

Number of awards
Not specified by provider, but several will be awarded

Sponsorship duration
Four (4) years of study

Scholarship benefits
The successful applicants will be given full or partial scholarship

Method of Application
Interested applicants may apply with the official APPLICATION FORM. To download the FORM and other detailed information, visit these official site (link to it is below) and KNUST website.

It is important to read the current Scholarship Guidelines as found on the official website. It is also important to visit the official websites (links to them are below) to download the forms for new applicants and for renew applicants; and also for detailed information on how to apply.
DEADLINES:
Fresh students who are yet to be admitted should submit their application forms directly to TEST for Ghana, at least by the 29th August, 2014.

Renewal forms of previous beneficiaries should be submitted with an up-to-date result slip latest by the 30th May, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
All candidates should note that no forms will be accepted after the deadline.

TEST for AFRICA is a UK Charitable Trust registered in 2008 by the UK Charity Commission (number 1124600). TEST aims to fund the further education of African students.

TEST for AFRICA was formed by a group of graduates from Linacre College, Oxford University together with Jennie Travers, whose late husband John pioneered the formation of the charity Schools Around The World at his company, Cushman & Wakefield.

Its aim is to aid the social and economic development of Africa by enabling bright but needy students to receive undergraduate education at local public Universities and Polytechnics against their personal pledge to work for the benefit of their communities and their nation upon graduation.

Contact
For further information, contact:
Room 110, Main Administration, Block 1

Application Deadline: 29 August 2014
Open to International Students: No

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MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at Ashesi University College for Undergraduate Students Worldwide

Ashesi University College MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: MasterCard Foundation
Country to Study in: Ghana

Scholarship Description
Through a $13 million partnership with The MasterCard Foundation in Canada, Ashesi University College has been able to expand its existing scholarship programme.

Ashesi will be awarding significant financial support to both qualified Ghanaian and international undergraduate students who need such assistance.

Eligibility
Typically, scholarships are awarded to students from low income and middle income families. Any family that cannot afford the full fees should complete a financial aid application form and turn it in with their admissions application.

The Scholarship Committee will determine the amount of your award on the basis of demonstrated need and the strength of your application.

Admission into Ashesi is a highly selective process which is based in part on the evaluation of information submitted during the application process. For general information on entry requirements for both Ghanaian and International students, please click here.

Selection criteria:
The selection process begins by determining who should be given an offer of admission based on each applicant’s overall profile.

Applicants are considered on the basis of documented financial need and upon a thorough assessment by the Ashesi Scholarship Committee of all information gathered during the admissions process for each candidate.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (incl. ANY African country)

Participating Institutions
Ashesi University College, Accra, Ghana (a private university)

Fields of study
All Undergraduate Bachelors level courses of study available at Ashesi

Number of awards
Not specified but many will be awarded.

Please note that half of the scholarships funded by The MasterCard Foundation will be awarded to non-Ghanaians.

There is no limit to the number of students who can apply. Last year, international students made up 10% of the student population. So, Ashesi began an aggressive international recruitment initiative to increase the number of non-Ghanaians attending the university to between 30%-50% by 2020.

Sponsorship duration
As long as you and your family can continue to demonstrate financial need, you can expect that your scholarship award will be renewed annually.

The Scholarship Committee meets annually to assess the financial status of each scholar’s family. You may be asked to submit updated bank statements, pay slips and other supporting documents to verify your family’s financial standing.

Scholarship benefits
This scholarship covers not only the full tuition, but also includes housing in Ashesi’s residence halls, meals on campus, a free laptop, spending money and annual trips home for international students after the second year.

Method of Application
You can download financial aid forms on the official website (link to it is below) or pass by the School's main campus in Berekuso. Submit your financial aid application form with your admissions application. You cannot apply for a scholarship after you have been admitted.

You will need to submit a letter requesting why you need a scholarship. Families will also be required to submit bank statements, pay slips and any other relevant documentation. The more information you can include to support your inability to pay the full fees, the easier it will be to process your request.

Students who receive scholarships typically achieve mostly A’s and B’s on their transcripts and national exam results

The decision to make an offer of admission is done independently of scholarship applications and decisions. The Admissions Office first determines which applicants are most qualified to attend Ashesi. A Scholarship Committee then makes an independent decision regarding scholarship awards.

Submit the completed forms:

i). By Postal Mail:
Admissions Office
Ashesi University College
PMB CT3, Cantonments,
Accra, Ghana

ii). By E-mail:
Scan completed application and email to: admissions@ashesi.edu.gh

iii0. In-Person:
Ashesi University College,
1 University Avenue,
Berekuso, Ghana

Please note:
Application fee is GHS60.00 for Ghanaian nationals; $100.00 for International applicants.

DEADLINES:
The application deadline dates for Early Admissions is 31st March 2014 AND for the Regular Admissions is 30th June 2014. The Late Admissions application deadline is 25th August, 2014.

International and scholarship applications must be submitted no later than the regular admissions deadline.

PLEASE NOTE:
The admissions office will give you a date you can expect to hear back from Ashesi, based on the date you applied. You will receive both your admission and scholarship decision at the same time.

To apply for a course of study at Ashesi University, you must download the course Application Instructions AND also the university Application Form. Read the Instructions carefully and apply to the school.

If you need financial aid, download and complete the Financial Aid Application Form (found on official website through link below).

For current and complete Application Requirements, please visit the school website via the link provided below. Note that admission into Ashesi is a selective process which is based in part on evaluation of information submitted during the application process.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for Young African Women Worldwide

MILEAD Fellowship Program

Course(s) Offered: Development courses
Course Level: Postgraduate (Training, Fellowships)
Provider: Moremi Initiative
Country to Study in: Ghana, Online

Scholarship Description
Moremi Initiative for Women's Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2014 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora.

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.

The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders.

Applications are welcome from young African women between 19 – 25 years of age, living in Africa and the Diaspora.

Moremi Initiative invites you to share this application information with emerging African women leaders in your network who have the passion and potential to help transform the continent.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, an applicant must:

• be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora;
• agree to participate in ALL required activities related to MILEAD - including a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana;
• commit to a community change project;
• be between 19 – 25 years of age.

Selection Criteria:
Fellowship will be awarded to outstanding young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL African countries - applications are welcome from ALL young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora, who have the passion and potential to help transform Africa.

Participating Institutions
Moremi Initiative, with addresses as follows:
the USA (Atlanta, Georgia); GHANA (Accra); NIGERIA (Maitama, Abuja)

Fields of study
Empowerment and leadership development-related studies - designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.

The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.

Number of awards
Every year, the fellowship is awarded to 25 outstanding young women

Sponsorship duration
The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program

Scholarship benefits
Development of transformational leadership skills among other benefits

Please note that this one year program is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute.

Method of Application
Applications are available online at www.moremiinitiative.org or by request via email. Completed application forms must be submitted along with two recommendation letters and a CV. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email.

It is important to visit the official '2014 MILEAD Fellows Program' website (link to it is below) to download the full 2014 MILEAD Application Package and Form and the MILEAD Recommendation Form.

Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application.

DEADLINE:
The deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications is Friday 14^th March, 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
It is essential that you carefully read through the specific requirements of the program as outlined in the MILEAD Application Package. Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application.

The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is a non-profit organization that operates throughout Africa. To achieve its mission, Moremi Initiative pursues proactive strategies to develop and empower young women and girls to take on leadership roles in their communities.

Established in 2004 as Women’s Initiative for Empowerment and Leadership Development (WIELD) Foundation, Moremi Initiative grew from a Ghana-based leadership development program to a pan-African wide program. Offices are based in Ghana, Nigeria and the United States, operating across Africa.

Application Deadline: 14 March 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes (ONLY Africans)

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