UK: University of Aberdeen West Africa Merit Scholarships for Nigerian and Ghanian students

West Africa Merit Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Arts /Social Sciences; Sciences / Medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: University of Aberdeen
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK offers the West Africa Merit Scholarship, which funding opportunity is open to Nigerian and Ghanian students undertaking a full-time taught postgraduate programme in either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.

To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian or Ghanian university.

Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanian government.

Application for the 2015 University of Aberdeen scholarship for Nigerian/Ghanaian nationals to pursue full-time taught postgraduate programme in two colleges has commenced.

Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship:

• To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university or Ghanaian university.
• Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanaian government.
• To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen and been offered a place starting in January or September 2015. You must also be a privately funded student, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanaian Government.
• The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in January or September 2015– it cannot be transferred to other institutions.
• Priority will be given to students who do not already have additional scholarship funding (student loans excluded) and to those who have firmly accepted either a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at the University at the time the selection committee meets.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria and Ghana ONLY may apply

Participating Institutions
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen; Scotland, UK.

Fields of study
Beneficiaries can pursue PG programmes at either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.

Number of awards
There are only 5 West Africa Merit scholarships available

Sponsorship duration
This will be a onetime tuition discount

Scholarship benefits
The West Africa Merit scholarships have a value of £2000 per award, and will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount.

Method of Application
To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university/Ghanaian university.

A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be emailed or posted before the closing date for applications.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply (which will include the "Guidelines for Applicants" and "Application Form").

DEADLINES:
All applications must be submitted no later than 7 November 2014 if you applying for the January 2015 intake, or 30 June 2015 if you are applying for the September 2015 intake.

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship at University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom must be submitted not later than the stated date.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (Nigerians AND Ghanians ONLY)

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CUD Scholarships Program in Belgium for Developing Countries

CUD Scholarships Program

Course(s) Offered: Several
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, training)
Provider: CUD, CIUF
Country to Study in: Belgium

Scholarship Description
The University Commission for Development (CUD) provides scholarships every year to international students from developing countries.

The commission implements policies on university cooperation for development, thus providing cutting-edge international trainings and courses for development.

Within the programme for international courses and training programmes, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the masters courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes. Only applicants originating in developing countries mentioned below, qualify for selection.

Eligibility
The following criteria applies for selection of holders of this scholarship:

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.

Please note that each Master’s and Training Program has its own eligibility requirements. See link below (under 'Fields of Study') for complete description of each program.

Eligible groups
You MUST be a citizen of one of the following countries:
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.

Participating Institutions
Participating institutions are universities and academic institutions in Belgium.

Fields of Study
The list of International Courses and training programs can be found here. They include:

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
Every year, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for the Masters courses and 70 for the training programmes.

Scholarship benefits
Although specific details are not provided, information may be requested from the provider on the value and other inclusions covered in this award.

Method of Application
Application must be carefully completed and returned, ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, to CUD before the expiration of the deadline shown below. Note that no acknowledgement of receipt will be provided.

For detailed information on application procedures, see the official How to apply page. You may want to download the 'Application Form For A CIUF Scholarship' AND the 'Admission Form To The University' from the Application Forms webpage of the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
All applications to CIUF, which should be submitted ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, must be received on or before the 12th of February 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
For enquiries or more information, contact:
Maryvonne AUBRY at maryvonne.aubry@cud.be.

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal monarchy in Western Europe.

Application Deadline: 12 February 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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American University of Beirut MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB

Course(s) Offered: Health Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: The MasterCard Foundation
Country to Study in: Lebanon

Scholarship Description
The The MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at American University of Beirut (AUB) are Undergraduate Scholarships for students pursuing B.Sc degree in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences 2015/2016.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) and The MasterCard Foundation have partnered to provide scholarships to students at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS).

This $9 million scholarship program will enable young adults who are sensitive to their communities’ concerns and proactive in their environment to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences at AUB.

Eligibility
The program is open to Lebanese and non-Lebanese students residing in Lebanon who fulfill the following criteria:

1. Attend public schools or attend private schools on financial aid scholarships
2. Show good academic standing in the first and second secondary classes
3. Demonstrate high financial need
4. Exhibit interest in environmental health and medical laboratory sciences
5. Exhibit interest in social and public health issues and community service
6. Score a minimum of 12/20 on the Lebanese Baccalaureate official exam

Note that this scholarship is available to Lebanese and non-Lebanese students living in Lebanon. This scholarship will not apply if you don’t live in Lebanon.

Selected students are expected to sit for the EEE exam and the SAT exam at a date recommended by the selection committee

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (but must reside in Lebanon)

Participating Institutions
The American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
(and The MasterCard Foundation)

Fields of study
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB is restricted to the two undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS):

• Environmental Health or
• Medical Laboratory Sciences

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Scholarships will cover the whole period of study

Scholarship benefits
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars will be offered:

1. Full tuition scholarships
2. Accommodation
3. Books and computer
4. Living expenses
5. Medical insurance
6. Intensive preparatory courses and SAT courses (as needed)
7. Close supervision and academic support
8. Community engagement opportunities

In addition to full scholarships and living expenses, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at AUB will benefit from intensive preparatory courses, mentoring, career counselling, and internships at institutions and organizations relevant to their field of study.

A give-back component is incorporated into the program, which allows students to contribute to their communities through several volunteer projects and activities.

Method of Application
Interested candidates must fill out an application form and present it with the documents listed below in person to the AUB Office of Admissions.

Additional documents related to the applicant:

1. Copy of identity card or passport
2. Two recent passport size photos
3. Official and sealed copy of first and second secondary classes school grades
4. Proof of previous scholarship or financial aid if applicable
5. Certified copy of Official Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate when available

Additional documents related to the applicant’s family:

1. Family civil status record issued within the previous 3 months
2. Employment records (father’s and mother’s income statement)
3. For each dependent child enrolled at school or university; recent school certificate of registration showing annual tuition fees
4. Car registration form for each car owned
5. Proof of home ownership
6. Proof of land ownership

For complete and detailed information regarding admission to FHS including application forms, application procedures and deadline requirements, it is important to visit the official website (link to it is below). You may download the Application Form here.

DEADLINES:
The deadline for Undergraduate Early Admission (Freshman/Sophomore) for Fall 2015-2016 is November 30, 2014. The deadline for Undergraduate Regular Admission (Freshman/Sophomore) for Fall 2015-2016 is December 20, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Maha Makki, Program Officer at the address below:

Faculty of Health Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O.Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh / Beirut 1107 2020

Tel: +961-1-350000 (ext. 4600/4613)
Fax: +961-1-744470
Email: mh09@aub.edu.lb

Application Deadline: 30 November / 30 December 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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WHO Internship Programme (Summer and Winter) for International Students Worldwide

World Health Organization Internship Programmes

Course(s) Offered: Several (health, medicine, social sciences, etc)
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider/Employer: WHO
Internship can be taken at: Worldwide (Switzerland, Country offices)

Internship Description
The World Health Organization (WHO) as the leader in global public health issues is committed to building future leaders in public health.

The WHO Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

For summer internships, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 30 each year.

Eligibility (who are we looking for?)
To be eligible, the following must apply:

• You are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) both at the time of application and during the internship.
• You have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
• You are at least 20 years old.
• You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related or administrative field.
• You are fluent in the working language of the office of assignment.

Please note:
Interns must possess a passport of a WHO Member State.

Ineligibility:
Persons related to a WHO staff member, i.e., son/daughter, brother/sister are not eligible for an internship.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country.

Participating Institutions
World Health Organization (WHO) - Headquarters (Geneva) and Regional / Country Offices worldwide

Fields of study
Internships are available in a wide variety of areas related to the technical work of WHO including Medicine, Public Health, Social fields (related to technical work of WHO), Management-related, Administration, etc.

The more specific you can be in your request, the better chances there will be to match you to one of our technical programmes, internships in Geneva, Switzerland.

When you are ready to apply, please select one area within WHO:

• Director-General’s Office,
• Communications,
• Family, Women and Children’s Health,
• General Management,
• Health Security and Environment,
• Health Systems and Services,
• HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases,
• Information, Evidence and Research,
• Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health,
• Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration

Visit official website (link to it is below) for more.

Number of awards
Not specified by WHO, but many are awarded every year

Internship duration
The duration of WHO internships is between six (6) weeks to three (3) months. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) weeks depending on your degree requirements.

Internship benefits
Internship offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

Unfortunately, however, WHO internships are not paid and all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring institution.

WHO does not charge for internships. If you have any questions about programmes that "facilitate" your obtaining an internship but require the paying of money, please contact the WHO via email below.

Method of Application (How can I apply?)
Application for WHO Internships is Online. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. To commence, WHO invites you to initiate the steps below.

First, you should create a profile in WHO's e-Recruitment system. This includes details regarding your education, current studies, language and computer skills.

You will also need to write a Cover Letter to express your motivation for applying for a WHO Internship (maximum length - three paragraphs).

To apply for internships at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, please follow the instructions found on the Internship Employment page where you will find further information on WHO programme and advertised WHO Internship opportunities. To start this application, click here.

To apply for internships at one of WHO's regional or country offices, where a limited number of internships may be available, please contact that regional office directly by following the links below:

• WHO African Region
• WHO Region of the Americas
• WHO South-East Asia Region
• WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
• WHO Western Pacific Region

To apply for Internships in the WHO Regional Office for Europe AND to apply for Internships at the WHO Kobe Centre (WKC), Japan, you must visit the official website below for more details and links.

It is very important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information.

DEADLINES:
Summer application (May to October): To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 31 each year. Summer internships are usually held between May and October.

Winter application (November to April): To be considered for a winter internship, applications are accepted between August 1 - September 30 each year. Winter internships are usually held between November and April, the following year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Any international student who has completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, OR is enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) is eligible.

This is NOT a paid internship.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its predecessor, the Health Organization, was an agency of the League of Nations.

The constitution of the World Health Organization had been signed by all 61 countries of the United Nations by 22 July 1946, with the first meeting of the World Health Assembly finishing on 24 July 1948.

Since its creation, it has been responsible for playing a leading role in the eradication of smallpox. Its current priorities include communicable diseases, in particular, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis; the mitigation of the effects of non-communicable diseases; sexual and reproductive health, development, and aging; nutrition, food security and healthy eating; occupational health; substance abuse; and drive the development of reporting, publications, and networking.

WHO is responsible for the World Health Report, a leading international publication on health, the worldwide World Health Survey, and World Health Day (7th-April of every Year).

Contact
The World Health Organization receives a very large number of applications each year. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions, found on the official website (link to it is below) if you have questions concerning the WHO Internship Programme.

If you have additional questions, or in doubt on any issue, please use the email below:
interns@who.int

Application Deadline: 31 January / 30 September 2015
Open for International Students: Yes

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Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for non-European International Students Worldwide

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors); Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund
Country to Study in: Netherlands

Scholarship Description
Each year, the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective students, from non-EU/EEA countries, the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.

The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University and from contributions by Utrecht University alumni.

Eligibility
The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievement and promise may receive a scholarship.

The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:

1. Not have the Dutch or an EU/EEA nationality;
2. Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma;
3. Have been admitted to an International Master’s programme within one of the Graduate Schools mentioned above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics or to University College Utrecht;
4. Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof;
5. Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa;

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection criteria:
Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
2. The academic quality and results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;
3. The quality and relevance of the motivation letter (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
4. The quality and feasibility of the financial plan in the application;
5. The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL non-EU/EEA countries

Participating Institution(s)
Utrecht University; The Netherlands

Fields of study
International Bachelor’s programmes:

• Economics and Business Economics
• Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht

International Master’s programmes offered by the following Graduate Schools:

• Graduate School of Geosciences
• Graduate School of Humanities
• Graduate School of Law, Economics and Governance
• Graduate School of Life Sciences
• Graduate School of Natural Sciences
• Graduate School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

NOTE that master's programmes that are not state-funded (i.e privately funded) are not eligible.

Number of awards
Approximately 55 scholarships are awarded each year.

Sponsorship duration
Selected students receive a scholarship for the duration of the degree programme, which is a maximum of two years for a Master's degree and three years for a Bachelor’s degree.

The scholarship will only be renewed for the second (and third) year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Scholarship benefits
Selected students are awarded a scholarship that covers the tuition fee and € 10 000 living expenses per year. However, students should be aware that the grant is not necessarily a full scholarship, and that it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely.

As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Office) that they have sufficient financial means.

Method of Application
IMPORTANT: You are to apply to the program of study of your interest to be considered for this award. It is NOT possible to apply directly to the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship.

The selection committee of the programme will review the application files for possible nominees, and select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria mentioned above. The selected candidates will be offered an Utrecht Excellence Scholarship at the latest in May.

Please note that students starting their programme in February are not eligible for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships. To apply for admission into the school, click here.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information.

DEADLINES:
Prospective Bachelor's students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 April every year.

Prospective Master's students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December every year.

PLEASE NOTE:
The selected candidates will be offered a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship in May of the academic year.

Application Deadline: 1 April / 1 December 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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New Zealand Development Scholarships for Developing Countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America & The Caribbean)

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (diploma, masters, PhD)
Provider: New Zealand Aid Programme
Country to Study in: New Zealand

Scholarship Description
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) aims to support candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country.

Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organisations.

The New Zealand Government is pleased to advise that the second round of New Zealand Development Scholarships is now open and we invite candidates to apply for postgraduate study in New Zealand.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following NZDS Scholarships eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any region-specific criteria. Applicants are expected to continue residing in their home country during the Scholarship application and selection process.

To be eligible, you must:

• be a citizen of an NZDS participating country (permanent residents of New Zealand are NOT eligible to apply)
• be residing in your country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application
• not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, or another developed country*
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country
• be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a qualification already in progress in New Zealand or another country†
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria
• have been working in your home country since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date, preferably for at least two years prior to application
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant sector in your home country, and to your country’s development in general
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.

You are NOT eligible if you:

• are studying full-time at post-secondary level
• are transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a New Zealand Development Scholarship
• hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding the scholarship start date, or have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.

English language requirements
New Zealand tertiary education institutions set their own admission requirements for English language proficiency. All applicants should check the IELTS (academic stream) or TOEFL score required for admission to their selected New Zealand education institution. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, for postgraduate level study. Some postgraduate qualifications may require a higher score.

Candidates must provide the original copy of their IELTS or TOEFL exam result as a pre-condition of placement. Results must be no older than 24 months at the time of the scholarship start date.

Candidates who show particularly strong developmental relevance and applicability may be able to receive three months’ English language training in New Zealand prior to starting their main academic qualification. Candidates with IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, should therefore still consider applying.

Eligible groups
Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcome from the following countries:

• Africa: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Asia: China, Mongolia, Nepal, Timor-Leste
• Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
• The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Participating Institution(s)
All approved New Zealand institutions of higher learning. Please see the New Zealand education institution contact details and scholarship application closing dates.

Field(s) of study
All courses of study offered at the participating New Zealand Universities.

Generally, any field that will assist in the development of the student's home country in government, civil society, or private business organisations is eligible.
This may be studies related to education, health, rural livelihoods, governance, human rights, or economic development, depending on the human resource development training needs of the home government.

Number of awards
Varies per country - several are awarded. See country information sheet on the official website for more information.

Sponsorship duration
Offered for the whole duration of postgraduate study

Scholarship benefits
Covers financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares.

The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study.

New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer world-recognised qualifications. Successful applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.

Method of Application
Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For country-specific information about the application process please see the scholarship information page for your home country.

For AFRICA - NZDS candidates apply directly to one of the participating New Zealand education institutions after ensuring that they meet the New Zealand Scholarship eligibility criteria. See link to information specific for African countries below.

DEADLINES:
Applicants must ensure that the institution receives the completed NZDS Scholarship application form (including all supporting documentation) before the institution’s closing date.

In general, application deadlines vary depending on region.
For AFRICA - Applicants must ensure that the institution receives the completed New Zealand Scholarship application form (including all supporting documentation) by 2 December 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship is funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme - the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

All awardees are required to return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s economic and social development.

If offered a scholarship, you must:

• be able to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
• not hold another scholarship during the period of the New Zealand Development Scholarship
• agree in writing that you will return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s social or economic development.

Application Deadline: 2 December 2013 (for AFRICA region)
Open to International students: Yes

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ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery Scholarships for Thoracic Surgeons

ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Thoracic Surgery
Course Level: Training
Provider: ESTS School of Thoracic Surgery
Country to Study in: Antalya (Turkey) and Elancourt (France)

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is a professional association of thoracic surgeons in Europe, founded in 1993.

The European School of Thoracic Surgery has been established by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2007 with the aim of providing educational platforms for its members as well as all thoracic surgeons worldwide.

The ESTS provides various Scholarships to qualified physicians, amongst which are:

1). ESTS School (Elancourt and Antalya)

ESTS has initiated scholarships for its School courses in Antalya (Turkey) and Elancourt (France). The objective is to promote and support the education in thoracic surgery. Five scholarships will be provided in 2014 to trainees in Thoracic Surgery or thoracic surgeons who have already finished their training programme.

This educational grants are opened to everybody; however, some rules are to be used in selection of the applications. The following criteria will have priority in the selection:

• From “low-middle income” countries in Europe according to the World Bank ranking system.
• Predominant practice in General Thoracic Surgery.
• Age under 35 years.
• Trainees who have completed the first 48 months of their training programme.
• Surgeons who are within the first 2 years of independent practice.
• ESTS member.

This grant includes:

• Free registration to the School course.
• Attending all the scientific and social activities.
• All School material (published course book, CD, etc.).
• Free accommodation (with breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the course.

This grant does NOT include:

• Travel expenses.
• Optional social events.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the 9 September 2013 and no priority is given to selection based on the date of submitting the application.

For more information about these scholarships please visit the official website (link to it is below).

Please note:
Applications for Scholarships for Elancourt and Antalya 2014 closed on the 9 September 2013.

2). ESTS Travel Fellowship - Takeda

The "ESTS Travel Fellowship Programme" targets thoracic surgeons (graduates or trainees), offering the opportunity to visit selected European centres for General Thoracic Surgery, as part of their career development.

ESTS has invited a number of European centres - specialised in General Thoracic Surgery with an annual case load of more than 400 operations - to volunteer as hosts for this programme. TAKEDA is the exclusive sponsor of the programme.

Applications for the Travel Fellowship Programme 2013 now closed.

3). ESTS-ACECP Travelling Felowship

Closing date: 31 December 2013

The ACECP was established in 2006 by Laureano Molins, M.D, Ramón Rami-Porta, M.D. and Enriqueta Felip, M.D, (Juan J Fibla, MD, since 2009) with the priority goal of offering to young surgeons grants to broaden their training and increase international contacts.

The ACECP Travelling Fellowship offered by ESTS provides thoracic surgeons with an unique opportunity to visit medical institutions and learn valuable skills and techniques from some of the European leading thoracic surgeons.

This collaborative project between the ESTS and the ACECP is planned for a further year for 2014 after which the project will be terminated.

Fellowship applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee of Board members of the ESTS and the ACECP, who will meet and decide on the candidate during the first two months of the natural year. Applications for 2014 will be accepted till 31 December 2013.

For more information about these scholarships please visit the official website (link to it is below).

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Related: Medical Scholarships for International Students

University of Michigan Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarships for Postgraduate Africans and Asians

Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several
Course Level: Graduate
Provider: Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Yossi Schiff Awards assist outstanding international students. It is designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity through scholarships to foreign graduate students (from developing countries) in need.

Eligibility
International graduate students from developing countries with F-1 or J-1 visas pursuing the underlisted eligible careers may apply. Please see below for the list of eligible countries and careers.

US citizens and permanent residents of the USA are not eligible.

Selection criteria:
Students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional promise.

Eligible groups
Students from developing countries of Africa and Asia, including:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote-d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Gaza Strip, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, The Occupied Territories (West Bank), Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
Rackham Graduate School; University of Michigan, Michigan; USA

Fields of study
Current international Rackham graduate students with an active F-1 or J-1 visas pursuing the following careers may apply:

• social sciences
• humanities
• medicine
• public health
• public policy
• nursing
• environmental sciences

Number of awards
Not specified, but several will be given

Sponsorship duration
This will be a onetime stipend award.

Scholarship benefits
One stipend award of $25,000 will be made.

A student may receive only one Yossi Schiff award, but in extraordinary circumstances a student may be considered for a second award. In no circumstances will a student receive more than two awards.

Method of Application
Students must be nominated by their programs. Students should contact their program regarding their selection and nomination process.

Nomination materials must include the following:

• Completed nomination and program information
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Research statement
• Two letter of recommendation; one letter of recommendation from the program chair or faculty/research advisor and one additional letter of recommendation

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information on how to apply for the Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship award, and also to download the Scholarship Fund Nomination Form.

DEADLINE:
The deadline date for the current session is April 13th, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Scholarship Fund is a fitting tribute to Yossi Schiff, a young man of Jewish heritage who received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2005 and cared deeply for the world around him trying to foster values of mutual respect between people, cultures and nations.

This award honors his memory - his open mind and kind heart, the concern he showed for others, and his passion and curiosity in life.

Application Deadline: 13 April 2015
Open to International students: Yes

More Scholarship Information and Application

Related: List of Scholarships in the USA for International Students

Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme (PRESSID): Shortlisted Candidates for 2014/2015 Aptitude Test

Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID)

Course{s} Offered: Fields related to innovation and development
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: Federal Government of Nigeria (via NUC)
Country to Study in: Several countries

(21-11-2013) -- Shortlisted Candidates for the 2014/2015 Aptitude Test
The National Universities Commission and the Implementation Committee, Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) has published the list of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Aptitude Test.

Candidates who applied for the 2014/2015 Presidential Special Scholarship (PRESSID) can now check to see if they have been shortlisted for the aptitude test.

To do this, download this document to check your name:
http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/Monday%20Bulletin/MB%202013/NUCPRESSID%20LISTS%20ADVERT.pdf

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/pages/news_detail.asp?id=407

The PRESSID Scholarship scheme: 449 Candidates Qualify for 2013/2014 Screening Test

(14/8/2012) -- The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday said that 449 candidates met the criteria for selection for the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for innovation and development.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, made the statement in Abuja when he visited Chams centre where the candidates wrote the Presidential Special Scholarship Aptitude Test. “Of the 449 candidates who are writing the test this year, we are only going to take 100 students from the best of the best,’’ he said.

According to Okojie, the scheme was part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda “Federal Government has plans to develop a critical mass of professionals, who will serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement.

“This sustainable economic development will be achieved through the sponsorship of these outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 25 universities in the world. “This means that it is only those candidates who are graduates of the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 academic sessions that qualify for this particular selection,’’ he said

Okojie noted that the selection was based on graduates who had obtained First Class degrees from recognised and approved universities. He said that this would be in the areas of Sciences, Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Special aspects of Biology, Nuclear Physics, Quantitative Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Aeronautical engineering, among others.

According to him, the test would be held annually with 100 students qualifying for the scheme for innovation and development. He said once these students finished their courses, they were expected to come back with entrepreneurial skills to work.

“They will work for the system as the next generation of academics for five years after which the Federal Government would allow them to be on their own,” Okojie said. He added that opportunity, by way of allotment of 2 per cent of the scholarship seats, would be given to people with disability who hold First Class degrees.

Okojie, however, debunked the claims that the criteria used for selection was a deliberate policy to marginalise some candidates from some parts of the country. He said that the scholarship was for only students who applied and were qualified to be shortlisted for the test and stressed that the scholarship was not only for a group of people from particular states.

“That is why the membership of the committee of the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme comprises professors who made First Class from the six geopolitical zones so that there is nothing like marginalisation,” he said.

Source: Vanguard

FIRST UPDATE:- List of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Scholarship Aptitude Test

(11/08/2012) -- The Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), has released the list of candidates short-listed for the upcoming aptitude test.

Click to view List of Shortlisted Candidates: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/shortlisted-website.htm

All candidates whose names appear on the list are hereby invited to the next stage of the selection process, a computer-based test, scheduled as follows:

Venue: CHAMS PLC, 1st Avenue, Behind Federal Character Commission, Central Area, Abuja.
Date: Monday, 13 August 2012
Time: 10.00am prompt

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Scholarships for International Scholars, Scientists and Academics

Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Schemes

Course(s) Offered: Any topic
Course Level: Graduate (research)
Provider: SNSF
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), established as a foundation under private law since 1952, is Switzerland’s foremost institution in the promotion of scientific research.

The Foundation offers a wide range of research funding schemes which are open to scientists and academics of any nationality working in Switzerland.

It has funded research work in all scientific fields on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. With few exceptions (mainly research programmes), the topics and scope of the research can be defined by the researchers themselves.

In fulfilling its mandate to promote scientific research, the SNSF has devised a variety of funding schemes under which researchers can submit applications and request financial support.

The funding schemes are organised as follows: Projects; Careers; Programmes; Infrastructures; AND Public science communication.

Eligibility
Basically any scientist (male and female) working in Switzerland regardless of their nationality can apply for funding from the SNSF.

The requirements as regards to scientific qualifications, age limits, individual research experience, etc. vary depending on the type of funding selected.

These requirements are outlined in detail in the information for individual funding programmes, or with the respective calls for applications. Please see official website (link to it is below) for this.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY nationality (scientists and/or academics)

Fields of study
In the funding of Projects, Careers, Infrastructures and Science communication, the applicants are free to define the topic and scope of their research projects themselves.

At the SNSF, the term "Programmes" refers to funding schemes whose basic parameters are predefined. These parameters may be of a thematic or conceptual/organisational nature.

Some of the SNSF's funding programmes were suggested by researchers or their home institutions, while others were established by political actors.

Number of awards
Not specified

Scholarship benefits
Each SNSF research funding scheme has its own budget.

In so doing, it seeks to implement the principle of fair competition: applications must always be evaluated in a competitive procedure through comparisons with similar applications.

Method of Application
If you are interested in a specific funding scheme, or have chosen the appropriate funding scheme, please refer to the relevant SNSF websites (link found below) or contact the Administrative Offices of the SNSF by phone or email to obtain information on eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Applications must be submitted electronically in all funding schemes via the web platform mySNF. For this you need a user account, which you can request on the website www.mysnf.ch.

After logging in, you can draft a new application in the chosen funding scheme. You will find instructions on how to fill in the relevant online forms in the help texts and downloads.

DEADLINES:
Applications for project grants for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers (relevant to divisions I, II and III) can be submitted on 1 April or 1 October. Applications for the Sinergia funding scheme are accepted once per year, on January 15. For all other types of funding, the specific deadlines are listed in the descriptions of each individual funding scheme or given in each call for proposals.

A funding proposal is regarded as submitted in due time if received by the SNSF on the last day of the deadline or on the submission date (until midnight).

If the last day of the deadline or the submission date is a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday recognised under Swiss federal law, the deadline will be extended, or the submission date postponed until the next working day.

For electronically submitted proposals, the SNSF’s system administrators define the rules regarding deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE:
The funding schemes of the SNSF are geared at different career stages. In addition, some schemes are suited to individuals or small research groups, others to large research groups and consortia.

You may want to see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact
For questions about project funding for basic research on topics freely chosen by the researchers and conference funding, contact the Administrative Offices of the relevant division:

• Division I: Humanities and Social Sciences (E-mail: div1@snf.ch)
• Division II: Mathematics, Natural and Engineering Sciences (E-mail: div2@snf.ch)
• Division III: Biology and Medicine (E-mail: div3@snf.ch)

For questions about project funding for national and international funding programmes:

• Programmes division (Div. IV): National funding programmes (NRP, NCCR) (E-mail: nfp@snf.ch / nccr@snf.ch)
• International Co-operation division: (E-mail: international@snf.ch)

For questions about fellowships:

• Careers division (E-mail: fellowships@snf.ch)

For questions concerning interdisciplinary and co-operative research

• Division CoRe: (E-mail: core@snf.ch)

Addresses, telephone and e-mail: See "contact" for each funding scheme.

Application Deadline: 1 April or 1 October / 15 January / Rolling
Open to International students: Yes

More Scholarship Information and Application

Related: Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students 

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) / British Council Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Postgraduate Students

Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Scholarship Scheme

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Nigeria LNG Limited
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Nigeria LNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, launched in October 2012, is an overseas programme aimed at supporting the emergence of indigenous experts, professionals or entrepreneurs especially; but not exclusively, within the oil and gas industry.

The post graduate scholarship program is part of NLNG’s Community Development programme which aims to contribute to long-term socio-economic development in its host communities and Nigeria at large.

The Nigeria LNG Limited is pleased to call for applications from qualified candidates into the NLNG Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2015. The Scheme is now currently administered by British Council Nigeria.

Eligibility
Recipients of the scholarship must:

• be Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria
• be entering into a Masters Degree programme in Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Medicine, Information Technology and Law
• possess a 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study
• have completed the National Youth Service Corp programme
• not be more than 30 years of age
• provide identification documents from their Local Government Area.
• possess an international travel passport valid for at least one year after September 2015
• provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2015 if selected.

Eligible groups
Graduates nationals of Nigerian origin

Participating Institutions
All leading universities in the United Kingdom.

To partake in this scholarship program, you should start taking the necessary steps to prepare for admission into a UK University, if you have not got one already.

Fields of study
A wide range of courses will be covered, including those listed below:

1. Geosciences (Geophysics, Geology)
2. Engineering (Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Subsea Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
3. Law (the various specialist areas)
4. Medicine (the various specialist areas)
5. Environmental Studies
6. Management Sciences (Economics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance
7. Information Technology

Please note that scholars will NOT be allowed to work during their studies. They will be required to concentrate on completing their studies during the specified time duration and return home. However, engaging in course related internships are encouraged during the course of study where appropriate.

Number of Awards
The number to award has not been specified.

For the past academic session, 10 students were supported to pursue various studies in the fields mentioned above. However, the number of awards and allocation may vary per year. Please contact the provider for specific details.

Sponsorship duration
This award covers the whole duration of your one year masters studies in the UK

Scholarship benefits
The Scholarship will cover your full tuition fees and contribute a monthly stipend towards your living expenses.

Method of Application
Download Application Forms and fill in completely and correctly. Alternatively, you may also visit the official website (link to it is below) to download.

All completed forms, along with ONE SINGLE scanned attached coloured passport photograph of the applicant should be submitted via email to nlngpgscholarship@ng.britishcouncil.org.

Please do not attach any documents to the completed application form. Only application forms accompanied by a single passport photograph will be considered.

Applications into the Nigeria LNG Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme will be received only via email; if you do not have regular access to the internet, you can download the form onto your personal computer and email it back after you have completed it.

Only applications submitted through the above email will be considered. Exceptions will only be given to applicants with 'special needs'.

DEADLINES:
Application deadline is midnight on Friday, 21st November 2014. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:
Potential beneficiaries of the programme must possess a 2nd Class Upper degree and above in their first degree in a relevant field of study; and have completed the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme.

Selection Process:
Candidates whose applications are successful will be invited to sit for a test. On the basis of the results of the test, applicants will be invited for interviews from which the final selection will be made.

Please note that only those who make it into the various stages of the selection process will be contacted.

From the applications received, a short listing exercise will hold to select applicants who will be invited to sit an aptitude test. On the basis of the results of the test, applicants will be invited for interviews from which the final selection will be made.

Contact
More information about the Nigeria LNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme can be found in the Scholarship FAQ document, found on the official website.

British Council Nigeria is responsible for administering the scholarships and is the main point of contact for the scheme.

Please note that due to the large number of applications, we are unable to enter into correspondence with applicants and will contact only those who are successfully shortlisted.

Application Deadline: 21 November 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

More Scholarship Information and Application

Related: NLNG Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate students

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) Scholarships for Outstanding Nigerian Students

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Health, Technology, Finance
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003.

The goal is to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.

Over time it is expected that MUSTE beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a registered member of Youth & ICT Foundation
• Have their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result or the equivalent
• Have a current admission letter into a recognized institution
• Undergraduate applicant must have passed JAMB and Post-JAMB examinations
• Undergraduates already in school must attach a recent photocopy of their school I.D
• Higher degree applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and have at least two years of recent full time professional experience, acquired after a university degree.
• Present one personal reference letter and one academic/professional reference letter. All recommendation letters must be duly signed.
• Higher degree applicant must include a cover letter stating “Why you intend to pursue a higher degree” (Not more than 250 words).
• Attach recent two passport photographs
• Include a valid email address, residential address and telephone number
• All questions are compulsory

Selection criteria:
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.

All scholarships are awarded based on merit, using the information provided in the form, supporting documents and a screening test.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigerian origin

Participating Institutions
All approved / accredited Nigerian Universities and institutions of higher learning

Fields of study
All undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses especially those related to health, technology, and finance

Number of awards
The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year from a pool of about four hundred applicants.

In the first ten years of the program, one thousand four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries (i.e. 1439 youths) from all across Nigeria have been awarded scholarships worth N98,220,000.

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the undergraduate programme subject to academic qualification. Continual award of this bursary is also subject to satisfactory academic performance in the subsequent year of the degree program.

Scholarship benefits
The MUSTE Scholarship provides bursary to cover the cost of completing University or Higher degree program that is within 3 – 6 years. The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance.

The MUSTE Scholarship does not cover:
i). Expenses for the scholar's family; ii). Expenses related to research, supplementary materials, field trip or workshops while at the university; iii). INTERNATIONAL OR LOCAL TUITION FEES THAT EXCEED THE BURSARY AWARDED. This is a bursary of a fixed amount regardless of the tuition stated by the school.

For more details, see the official website via the active link below.

Method of Application
You may want to APPLY for the current session; OR RENEW an existing scholarship; OR SUBMIT a verification form!

To apply, renew or submit a verification form; follow the appropriate link on the official website (link to it is below). Follow the prompts that appear to complete.

Please follow the directions below carefully before applying:

• Obtain all supporting documents such as your JAMB, SSCE, WAEC etc.
• SCAN ALL PAGES + SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND SAVE IN A FOLDER + Passport Photo
• PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY HARD COPY TO the foundation’s OFFICE ADDRESS.

Main communication is via email so ensure you provide a valid email address.

DEADLINES:
The deadline date has always been the 1st of November of every year. However, no date has been set for the current 2014/2015 academic session.

PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship awarded is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of the award and cannot be deferred for any reason.

Should you be granted the scholarship, your progress report is required at the end of every academic year as well as your annual academic results. These should be sent in prior to the renewal of your scholarship.

The MUSTE scholarship only supplements and does not duplicate any other source of financial support the scholar might have. However, scholars must inform the Board of MUSTE if they have other sources of scholarship funds. Your MUSTE scholarship may be withdrawn unconditionally or partially if during the scholarship period the Board has evidence of additional sources of support.

Your MUSTE scholarship maybe withdrawn unconditionally or partially if during the scholarship period the Board has evidence of additional sources of support.

The Programme Goals are:
i). To promote access to tertiary education; ii). To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria; iii). To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace; AND iv). To bridge the knowledge gap in Nigeria.

The MUSTE is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia with the aim of providing financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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National Universities Commission (NUC) Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students

Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID)

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Fed Govt of Nigeria
Country to Study in: Any country

Scholarship Description
As part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda, the Federal Government of Nigeria is developing a critical mass of professionals who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development.

This is being achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate studies at the top 25 world universities through the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID).

The PRESSID Implementation Committee now invites applications from qualified candidates for the third edition of the PRESSID scheme (2014/2015 academic session).

Eligibility criteria
Interested candidates should:

• be graduates from the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic sessions, who would have completed their National Youth Service by October 2014;
• have obtained First Class Honours degree from any recognized and approved University in the following disciplines and aim at postgraduate degrees in the specified and allied disciplines:
  • Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc 
  • Medicine: Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Oncology, Human Genetics, Forensic Medicine, Physiotherapy, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, ophthalmology. etc.; 
  • Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Parasitology, Theriogenology, Public Health, etc; 
  • Basic Medical Sciences: Biochemistry, Physiology, Dentistry, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Human Nutrition, Nursing Science, Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Microbiology, Physiotherapy Pharmacology, etc; 
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences: Drug formulations, Natural products, Drug design, Phytochemistry, Ethnopharmacology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, etc; 
  • Accounting/Actuarial Science: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Petroleum Accounting, Management Accounting, Environmental Accounting, etc; 
  • Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Applied Economics, Labour Economics, etc; 
  • Engineering: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Material Science and Production Engineering, Nanotechnology, Process Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Refinery Design arid Operations, Subsea Engineering, Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option), Reservoir Analysis, Drilling Optimization, Chemical Process Dynamics & Control, Process Modelling and Simulations, etc; 
  • Computing and Information Technology: Intelligent Robotic Systems, Computer Systems and Software Engineering Computer Information Systems, information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security, etc. 

***In the case of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and. Pharmaceutical Sciences, candidates must have a minimum of 2 Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations or in their final results.

In all cases, candidates must:

• be below 30 years of age by October 2014;
• be computer literate; and
• be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in any public university or research institute for a minimum period of five (5) years.

Please note that universities in the United States of America, USA, require candidates to sit for the Graduate Record Exams (GRE) before they can secure admission.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria (graduating from recognised/approved universities in Nigeria)

Participating Institutions
The top 25 universities in the world -- visit the official website via link below for a list of the current schools OR see the list below.

You may view the list of universities below:

1. University of Cambridge, UK
2. Harvard University , USA
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
4. Yale University, USA
5. University of Oxford, UK
6. Imperial College, London
7. University College, London
8. University of Chicago, USA
9. University of Pennsylvania, USA
10. Columbia University, USA
11. Stanford University, USA
12. California Institute of Technology (CALTECH), USA
13. Princeton University, USA
14. University of Michigan, USA
15. Cornell University, USA
16. Johns Hopkins University, USA
17. McGill University, USA
18. ETH Zurich (SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
19. Duke University, USA
20. University of Edinburgh, UK
21. University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
22. University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
23. University of Toronto, USA
24. NorthWestern University, USA
25. University of Tokyo

Fields of study
Postgraduate level study in all fields related to scientific and technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development.

These will include, but not limited to, the Sciences, Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Special aspects of Biology, Nuclear Physics, Quantitative Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Aeronautical engineering, and many others.

Number of awards
At least one hundred (100) scholarships will be awarded every year

Sponsorship duration
This would last the whole duration of the program

Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit the official website (link to it is below) to apply online. You are advised to cross check with the courses offered by your preferred institution before completing your application.

It is very important to note that you are required to apply only once. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you apply twice.

DEADLINES:
All applications must have been received on or before the closing date of 18th October, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
You NEED to cross check the courses offered by your preferred institution before completing your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further screening.

For further enquiries, please contact the Scholarship Committee through pressid@nuc.edu.ng or presidentialscholarshipscheme@gmail.com.

Application Deadline: 18 October 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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Related: FG Overseas Scholarships for Nigerian Students

Endocrinology and Diabetes Fellowship for South African Citizens and Foreign Permanent Residents

SEMDSA Fellowship in Endocrinology

Course(s) Offered: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Course Level: Training Fellowship
Provider: SEMDSA
Country to Study in: South Africa

Scholarship Description
The Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA) are inviting applications for a 2-year training Fellowship in Endocrinology.

The Fellowship is intended to provide an opportunity for comprehensive clinical training and research in Endocrinology at an accredited South African University or South African Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) accredited Diabetes & Endocrinology training unit over 2 years.

The successful applicant will have to complete the examination for a Sub-speciality Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism of the College of Physicians of South Africa.

Eligibility
The minimum qualifying requirements are that the applicant must:

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent South African resident preferably under 45 years of age.
• Be qualified and have a valid registration certificate as a specialist in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics from the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Must intend pursuing a career in Diabetes /Endocrinology within South Africa.
• The successful candidate must give a written undertaking to work in an academic unit or satellite unit to an academic unit or work in South Africa for a minimum period of two years after completion of the Fellowship.

Eligible groups
Citizens of South Africa and Permanent Residents from any other country

Participating Institutions
Accredited South African Universities or South African HPCSA** accredited Diabetes & Endocrinology training units.

**HPCSA = Health Professions Council of South Africa

Fields of study
Comprehensive clinical training and research in Endocrinology

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
The training Fellowship in Endocrinology is for a 2-year period.

Maternity Leave, Extended Sick Leave, Unpaid Leave etc:
This is not catered for by SEMDSA. SEMDSA’s responsibility is to cover a maximum of 2 years of training time.

Scholarship benefits
The value of the Fellowship is equivalent to the gross basic salary (excluding over-time) of a Medical Specialist - Grade 1 / Sub-speciality senior registrar (currently R 802 884 per annum).

Method of Application
Applications must include a completed application form and other relevant documents. All submitted documents must be TYPED and not handwritten.

Please submit a complete set of documents to:

The SEMDSA Secretariat,
Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism
Area 551, Department of Medicine
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
7 York Road
Parktown
2195, Johannesburg

An electronic copy to be email to zaheerbayat@discoverymail.co.za

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to read the complete Fellowship Proposal and also to apply.

DEADLINE:
Latest date to print advertisement is 30th September 2014. And the closing date for applications is the 24th October 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Selection process including interviews (Where necessary) completed is on the 14th November 2014. Applicants will be advised of outcome on 21st November 2014. And applicant is to Start on the 1st January 2015.

This initiative is sponsored by: Bayer HealthCare, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly (SA), Merck Serono, MSD, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Roche Diagnostics, Sanofi-Aventis and Servier Laboratories.

Application Deadline: 24 October 2014
Open for International Students: No

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Related: List of South African Scholarships for Students