Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award for Science Students

Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award

Course(s) Offered: Sciences (Environmental & Health)
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: CEHA
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The California Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Awards Committee is tasked with overseeing the distribution of recognition awards and scholarships.

One of these awards, the Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship, is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a degree in the sciences.

The recipient will receive a cash gift of $2,500.00 upon proof of full-time enrollment in a 4 year accredited college or university the semester/quarter following receipt of the scholarship.

Eligibility
Any student who meets the following requirements is eligible:

• Completion of a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent, including a minimum of 12 semester units in science or equivalent, prior to application deadline
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
• Intention to pursue a degree and career in science, preference will be given to Environmental Health
• Must be a permanent legal resident of California

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country or of the USA who are permanent legal residents of California

Participating Institutions
California Environmental Health Association (CEHA), Los Angeles, California (CA), United States; AND
Any accredited 4 year college or university.

Fields of study
Undergraduate level degree courses in the sciences (with a preference for Environmental Health)

Number of awards
Not specified, but probably one award will be given out

Sponsorship duration
This scholarship is available on an annual basis

Scholarship benefits
A cash gift of $2,500.00 will be awarded the successful applicant

Method of Application
Applications are to be submitted to the CEHA Awards Committee, postmarked or electronically submitted no later than the deadline date below.

The following must be included in the application package:

• Resume and cover letter which details the applicant’s scholastic, community, and extracurricular activities, work experience, educational goals and any experience in environmental health.
• An essay written by the applicant, not to exceed three (3) double-spaced typed pages on one of the following subjects (applicants are encouraged to include personal experience, if applicable):
  
  1. The role of public health in a community.
  2. The role of a professional organization, such as CEHA, in promoting the interests of individuals in a profession.
  3. Choose one of the following topics and explain how it is a public health challenge for a developing country: Air Pollution, Food, Hazardous Materials, Land Use Issues, Lead, Sewage Disposal, Solid Waste Disposal, or Water.
• A letter of recommendation from a college instructor/professor and a current or previous employer must be submitted before the application deadline.
• Official college transcript of all completed college course work (Copies accepted provided one official sealed transcript is received).

Mail TWO copies of the nomination package to:
CEHA Awards Committee
Julie Hobberlin
155 Georgeanne Pl.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 433-6065 (work)

Also, E-mail an electronic nomination package to: awards@ceha.org

Papers shall be written in a Word format.

Please read and follow all directions on the applications carefully. Improperly completed applications and those applications postmarked after the deadline date will be disqualified.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information about this scholarship and also on how to apply. NOTE: Scroll down on the official webpage to the link - "Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship"; then click this link to access the "Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award Application".

DEADLINES:
The deadline to submit all completed applications or nominations is on or before February 14, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
The submitted essay becomes the property of the California Environmental Health Association. The essay may be published in a future issue of the California Journal of Environmental Health.

The scholarship money will not be awarded until verification of full-time enrollment in an accredited 4 year college or university is provided to the CEHA Treasurer.

The CEHA Awards Committee is tasked with overseeing the distribution of recognition awards and scholarships. For the most part, award recipients must be permanent residents of California to be eligible for awards and scholarships. The CEHA awards and scholarships available may be awarded at the CEHA Annual Education Symposium each Spring.

CEHA is a non-profit association committed to providing for the professional growth and development of the environmental health professional. We are primarily an organization of volunteers dedicated to the environmental health profession, which includes the protection of public health and the environment.

Contact
If you have questions, contact the Awards Committee at: awards@ceha.org

Application Deadline: 14 February 2014
Open to International Students: No

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The Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science for Potential Postdoctoral Researchers

Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: California Nanosystems Institute
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for the Elings Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in experimental nanoscience.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

Eligibility
All applicants must be potential postdoctoral researchers who intend to perform their research at UCSB under the direction of a CNSI faculty member. Current UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Graduate Students who will have obtained their PhDs prior to the submission deadline date (see below) are encouraged to apply for the current competition.

Eligible groups
Male and female citizens of ALL countries may apply. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Participating Institutions
California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara. USA

Fields of study
Eligible research can be in any area of the physical sciences, biology, or engineering.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
It will be for two years, renewable for a third

Scholarship benefits
The fellowships provide a salary of $60,000/yr for two years, renewable for a third, along with benefits and research funds.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Method of Application
Only applications submitted online will be considered in the application review process. All application materials including letters of recommendation and research plans are due by the published application deadline. A letter of recommendation may be submitted by the proposed advisor.

Applications must include:

1. A cover letter summarizing the applicant's background, indicating the area of proposed research, and listing the experimental group(s) with which the research will be pursued.
2. A complete curriculum vitae of the applicant's educational and professional experience, listing all publications.
3. A one-page research summary, to be completed in coordination with the proposed faculty supervisor.
4. Three supporting letters of recommendation to be submitted by the recommenders directly through the fellowship website at: https://fellow.cnsi.ucsb.edu/. Recommenders may submit their letters online only. When the names and email addresses of the recommenders are entered into the online application, they will receive a message instructing them how to electronically submit their recommendations.

Experimental Groups:
Applicants must indicate in their cover letter the experimental group(s) with whom they would be interested in working; prior contact with potential experimental advisors is mandatory. An alphabetical list of the faculty may be found on the CNSI Faculty page. Collaborative research projects are highly encouraged.

To apply, visit the official website of the CNSI (link to it is below), and click on the 'APPLY NOW' button.

DEADLINE:
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Note that finalists for the fellowships will be notified in March, with final selection soon afterwards.

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

The University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of California at Los Angeles have joined to build the California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) which will facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to develop the information, biomedical and manufacturing technologies that will dominate science and economy in the 21st century.

Contact
Email inquiries can be sent to: elingsfellowships@cnsi.ucsb.edu

California NanoSystems Institute
University of California, Santa Barbara,
Santa Barbara CA 93106-6105

Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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USA: University of Oregon ICSP Scholarships for International Undergraduate and Graduate Students

ICSP Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: University of Oregon
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The University of Oregon (UO) in the USA offers the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholarships to international students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit.

The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component which requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty and staff. The scholarship is available for Bachelors and Masters Degree programmes that start in 2015 in the University.

Application for the ICSP Tuition Scholarship for international students at the University of Oregon, USA is currently ongoing and will end in January 2015.

Eligibility
To consider yourself eligible for the scholarship at the University of Oregon:

• Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission to the UO for 2015-16 by the deadline date stated below.
• Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement

Note that ICSP students agree to complete 80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program.

Selection criteria:
The following criteria are used to select the successful candidate:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Experience participating in cultural activities
• Demonstrated performance and presentation skills
• Strong academic records
• Strong communication skills

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT the USA)

Participating Institutions
University of Oregon, Oregon; United States

Fields of study
All eligible undergraduate and graduate full time programmes offered at the University

Number of awards
the university offers about 8-12 scholarships annually

Sponsorship duration
This is a onetime tuition fee waiver

Scholarship benefits
Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from $9,000 - $27,000.

Method of Application
You must apply for admission to the University of Oregon before applying for scholarships. Your University of Oregon student ID number is required. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted to International Affairs on or before the officially announced deadline date (see below).

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted to International Affairs. Documents sent to the Admissions Office will not be accepted for your ICSP application.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the online Application Form, online recommendation forms (you may provide the link to this form to your evaluators to submit online) and also for more detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted to International Affairs on or before January 15, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed ICSP application materials must submitted on or before January 15, 2015.

ICSP students agree to complete 80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program. Cultural service can include speaking or giving demonstrations to schools or community groups about the heritage and culture of your country or participating in international events on campus.

Application Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Georgetown University U.S.A Fellowships for Africans Committed to Women's Rights

LAWA Fellowship Program

Course(s) Offered: Women's human rights
Course Level: Graduate (masters, training, fellowships)
Provider: Georgetown University Law Center
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program was founded in 1993 at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., in order to train women's human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to advance the status of women and girls in their own countries throughout their careers.

Throughout their time in Washington, D.C., the LAWA Fellows also participate in bi-weekly seminars and professional development training with their American counterparts in the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program, where they discuss key women's rights issues with prominent government and public interest leaders.

They attend related events, such as Supreme Court and Congressional Briefings on significant women's rights issues. The relationships that the LAWA attorneys build with their American contacts and government leaders, together with their legal training and enhanced computer research and technology skills, provide the ability to draw upon vastly expanded legal networks and resources upon their return to Africa.

Eligibility
Qualification requirements include:

• Must be a women’s human rights lawyer from Africa. Men who are committed to women’s human rights are encouraged to apply.
• As a requirement of participation in the LAWA Program, all applicants must commit to return home to their own countries upon completion of the Fellowship, and to use their best professional efforts to advance women’s human rights in their counties throughout their careers.
• Candidates who are awarded a LAWA Fellowship must be prepared to cover the costs of all additional expenses (such as visas, travel, housing, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, books, fees, etc.), and must be able to demonstrate to the U.S. Embassy for visa purposes that they have the full amount of funds available to cover these expenses (totaling over U.S. $26,690) at the time of their visa application.

Eligible countries
Any country in Africa.

Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe have participated in the LAWA Program, and we hope to include Fellows from additional countries in the future.

Participating Institution(s)
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC; USA

Fields of study
The LAWA Program starts in July, when the Fellows attend the Georgetown Law Center's Foundations of American Law and Legal Education course.

From August through May, the LAWA Fellows earn a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at Georgetown with an emphasis on international women's human rights and complete a major graduate research on a significant women's rights issue in their home countries.

After graduation, the LAWA Fellows then have an opportunity to engage in challenging work assignments for three months (June through August) at various public interest organizations to learn about different advocacy strategies to advance women's human rights, before returning home to continue advancing women's human rights in their own countries.

Sponsorship duration
The entire LAWA Fellowship Program is approximately 14 months long (from July of the first year through August of the following year), after which the LAWA Fellows return home to continue advocating for women's rights in their own countries.

Number of Awards
Not specified. Over 80 women's human rights advocates have participated in the past.

Scholarship benefits
The LAWA Program helps defray the costs for women's rights attorneys from Africa who would not otherwise be able to afford a Master of Laws degree focusing on international women's human rights and the additional leadership training.

The LAWA Fellowship provides the tuition for the Foundations of American Law and Legal Education Course (a U.S. $2,200 benefit) and for the LL.M. degree (a U.S. $46,865 benefit) at the Georgetown University Law Center, as well as professional development training.

Candidates who are admitted to the LAWA Program must be prepared to cover the costs of all additional expenses (such as their visas, travel, housing, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, books, etc.), and must be able to demonstrate to the U.S. Embassy for visa purposes that they have the funds available to cover those expenses (approximately $28,000).

Due to the intensity of the LAWA Program and academic studies, LAWA Fellows are not permitted to work throughout the academic portion of the program. They must also affirm that they will return home after the LAWA Fellowship and continue to promote women's human rights in their countries throughout their careers.

Method of Application
To apply for a Fellowship position, please submit a completed LAWA application form to wlppfp@law.georgetown.edu before the indicated deadline date below. Ensure that all required documentation (Current Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Official Law School Transcript) are also scanned and submitted in time.

Please review the LAWA Program FAQs for additional information regarding the application process and requirements.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this fellowship position.

DEADLINES:
The application for the 2015-2016 Fellowship Year will be available on October 1, 2014, and due on January 9, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the intensity of the LAWA Program and academic studies, LAWA Fellows are not permitted to work throughout the academic portion of the program.

Application Deadline: 9 January 2015
Open for International Students: No (ONLY Africans)

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Foundation for African Leadership in Business (ALB) MBA Scholarship for Africans

Foundation for African Leadership in Business (ALB) MBA Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Business admin
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Foundation for ALB
Country to Study in: USA, Spain

Scholarship Description
The Foundation for African Leadership in Business offers fellowships to African citizens for completion of an International MBA. It aims to nurture socially responsible African Business Leaders by providing access to international business education programs and encouraging cooperation among Foundation members. In doing so, it promotes intercultural communications, investment in Africa and the exchange of ideas in the international business arena.

African Leadership in Business (ALB) offers scholarships to qualified residents of Africa who wish to obtain an MBA through one of its partner universities. Scholarship comes with great responsibility, and as such, ALB scholarships are offered as part of the ALB Fellowship Program.

The Foundation for African Leadership in Business aids in the development of Africa, partnering with top-tier MBA programs and corporations to create opportunities for African citizens to join international MBA programs across the globe. Scholarships are provided in the form of fellowships to African citizens with a demonstrated commitment to returning to Africa post-MBA.

Eligibility
To qualify for the ALB Fellowship Program, applicants should demonstrate the following through their application:

• A commitment to returning to their country after program completion
• Strong professional background, including 3 or more years of work experience
• Strong academic background, including completion of a Bachelor degree or equivalent
• High competency in written and spoken English
• Acceptance to an MBA program
• Completion of the GMAT exam
• All other requirements for admission to the partner school program 

Selection criteria:
Eligibility for scholarships is merit and need based.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY African country

Participating Institutions
Thunderbird School of Management, Glendale, Arizona; United States.
The Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee; United States.
IE Business School, Madrid, Spain.

Fields of study
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at ALB partner universities

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
For the whole period of the study program

Scholarship benefits
Thunderbird and ALB have partnered to offer a full-tuition MBA scholarship beginning in the fall of 2014. The ALB Fellowship comes with responsibilities that extend beyond the classroom, and only those who are eager to accept these responsibilities should apply:

• Return to Africa upon program completion: All ALB Fellows agree to work in Africa for at least 2 years, immediately following program completion.
• Achieve academic success: All ALB Fellows are committed to academic excellence and integrity. Fellows work hard to achieve success in all coursework, and are committed to abiding by all program policies.
• Represent their home country: ALB Fellows represent ALB and their country, and it is expected that they remember this at all times, working to improve understanding about their country’s culture and business environment, as well as encourage interest in African culture overall, participating in school events and becoming involved in the greater university community through clubs and other organizations.
• Complete the ALB Fellowship Project: During the MBA, ALB Fellows partner with other students to develop a business plan for a social enterprise in their home community/country.
• ALB Fundraiser: ALB Fellows commit to organizing a fundraiser during their program in order to raise funds for the ALB Social Enterprise Project Fund and for future ALB Fellowship Recipients.
• Mentor Future ALB Fellows: ALB Fellowships open doors, and provide lifelong opportunities for recipients. Therefore, ALB Fellows are expected to be involved beyond completion of the ALB program, serving as mentors for future ALB Fellows, and contributing to the ALB community.

Method of Application
The mode of applying is online.

Candidates should take the following steps in order to apply:

• Register as an ALB candidate via the ALB Online Registration.
• Prepare for and take the GMAT exam. You should allow at least 6 – 8 weeks of daily study to properly prepare for the GMAT exam.
• Apply for and gain admission to an MBA program through one of the university partners.
• Complete the ALB Fellowship application. Please note that the application will not be available until you have registered as an ALB candidate.

The ALB online application will ask for a number of supplemental documents. Please have these items ready before you start your application form:

• Test scores from the GMAT exam.
• Copy of Official Letter of Acceptance to an MBA Program or proof of submission
• Official transcripts of all university level classes taken. At a minimum, transcripts must show proof of a completed Bachelor’s degree.
• A resume showing all professional experience since completion of a Bachelor’s degree
• Proof of citizenship of an African country. The ALB Foundation requires all applicants to be African citizens. All applicants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, passport or residency certificate. If this is not included the application will be ineligible.
• Letter of Recommendation
• Essay Responses

DEADLINES:
ALB scholarship application is due by January 30, 2014 (Thunderbird School of Global Management), November 15, 2013 (Vanderbilt University) and applications for IE Business School Scholarships are currently closed.

PLEASE NOTE:
Foundation for African Leadership in Business offers MBA merit and need based scholarship for African Citizens at ALB partner universities: Thunderbird School of Global Management, Vanderbilt University or IE Business School in USA.

Application Deadline: 30 January 2014
Open for International Students: No (ONLY Africans)

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World Bank Junior Professional Programs for Afro-Descendants (JPPAD Program)

Junior Professional Programs for Afro-Descendants

Course(s) Offered: Development & Capacity building
Course Level: Graduate
Provider: The World Bank
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The World Bank offers a number of unique programs that provide learning, staffing and capacity building opportunities for junior and mid-career professionals to experience first-hand what working at the Bank is like.

The Junior Professional Programs for Afro-Descendants (JPPAD Program) is a unique opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience, gaining first-hand exposure to the challenges – and rewards – of international development and poverty reduction.

The primary purpose of JPPAD is two-fold and mutually beneficial:
(1). To provide young and motivated black individuals who possess outstanding potential a unique career opportunity to gain experience in a global development environment; AND
(2). To provide the Bank an opportunity to benefit from the talent, knowledge, and diversity that they can bring to the institution. The program is also designed to strengthen capacity-building efforts in African and Caribbean countries (or any Afro-descendent community around the world).

Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria:

• Afro-descent, i.e., Black of sub-Saharan African ancestry
• Age 35 or younger with at least 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Excellent academic record with a minimum Master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the global development field
• Proficiency in English plus at least one other working language of the Bank – Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish
• Demonstrated commitment to development
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analytical work; to exercise good judgment; to succeed in a team environment; and to work with diverse clients and staff

Note: Candidates who previously have had a staff position (fixed-term or open-ended, in Washington or in a country office) in the World Bank Group are NOT eligible to apply.

Eligible groups
Blacks of sub-Saharan African nationality or race, and/or US citizens from black minority groups

Participating Institutions
The World Bank.
Participants in the JPPAD program may work in either Washington DC or country office.

Fields of study
Participants spend two years in an intensive work program sharing knowledge and acquiring practical, on-the-job skills at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

Number of awards
Several - not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
Non-renewable two year staff appointment. Upon completion of the 2-year term, candidates may compete for other appointments.

Scholarship benefits
As a member of the program, you also will receive professional coaching and supportive training that will enhance existing skills. And you will form valuable personal and professional relationships to last a lifetime.

Method of Application
Interested candidates must apply online. Only those identified for an assignment will be contacted to discuss their interest and availability. Candidates are selected by a panel on a highly competitive basis.

Apply Now for the World Bank Professional Program for Afro-Descendants.

It is still important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to apply.

DEADLINES:
This is an ongoing program. Interested candidates should apply online as there is NO specific deadline date.

PLEASE NOTE:
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs.

The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty. According to its Articles of Agreement (as amended effective 16 February 1989), all its decisions must be guided by a commitment to the promotion of foreign investment and international trade and to the facilitation of capital investment.

The World Bank comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

The World Bank should not be confused with the World Bank Group, which comprises the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Application Deadline: Rolling / Ongoing
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY sub-Saharan Africans)

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MMMF Scholarships in USA and Canada for Women from Developing Countries

MMMF Scholarships for Female Students from Developing Countries studying in the USA and Canada

Course(s) Offered: Any field of study
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, PhD, Postdoctoral, research)
Provider: World Bank Group/World Bank Family Network.
Country to Study in: USA, Canada

Scholarship Description
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) scholarship is for female students from Developing Countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada.

The MMMF provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries.

Eligibility Criteria
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

• has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries
• resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application
• Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the US or Canada for the full academic year in which the application is submitted and intend to be enrolled for the subsequent year covered by the grant.
• will use the grant toward the completion of her degree
• is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List
• is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant
• intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service
• demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance
• Be at least 25 years of age by the relevant application deadline
• is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse

There are no exceptions to the MMMF Scholarship criteria listed above.

Eligible Groups
Citizens of Developing countries as listed below:

Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt , Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Other Countries: Afghanistan, Ecuador , Macedonia, FYR of , Albania, Arab Rep., Serbia, El Salvador, Seychelles, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Eritrea, Maldives, Solomon Islands, Argentina, Armenia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh , St. Kitts and Nevis, Belarus, Georgia, Mexico, St. Lucia, Belize, Micronesia, Fed. Sts , St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Bhutan, Guatemala, Moldova, Suriname, Bolivia, Mongolia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Syrian Arab Rep., Guyana, Tajikistan, Brazil, Haiti, Bulgaria, Honduras, Myanmar, Thailand, India, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, Cambodia, Iran, Islamic Rep. of, Nicaragua,Tonga, Iraq, Trinidad and Tobago, Cape Verde, Jamaica, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Palau, Turkmenistan, Chile, China, Kiribatii, Panama, Colombia, Korea, Republic of, Papua New Guinea, Ukraine, Comoros, Kosovo, Paraguay, Uruguay, Kyrgyz Rep, Peru, Uzbekistan, Lao PDR, Philippines, Vanuatu, Costa Rica, Latvia, Poland, Venezuela, RB, Lebanon, Romania, Vietnam, Croatia, Russian Federation, West Bank & Gaza, Yemen, Rep, Dominica, Samoa, Dominican Republic, São Tomé and Principe

Participating Institutions
Any accredited institution of higher learning in the USA and/or Canada

Sponsorship Duration
The grant is a onetime award to last for the full duration of your study

Scholarship benefits
The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each; and grants are not renewable.

Every year, the MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

Method of Application
A COMPLETE application package consists of the following (NO EXCEPTIONS):

• One Online Application Form (see item A below). Click here to have a look at a draft application.
• Two Online Recommendations Forms using the online form and instructions (see item B below).
• Eight additional documents as listed in item C to be sent in one email.

Scan (PDF-format preferred) and submit directly to the MMMF at scholarships{at}mmmf-grants.org; enter your full name in the subject line:

• One (1) passport-size photograph
• Picture page of your passport
• Copy of your US/Canada visa
• For applicants at US Universities, copy of I-20/DC-2019 (formally IAP-66)
• For applicants at Canadian Universities, copy of Study Permit
• Official estimate of annual expenses for students published by your institution

Request your institution to e-mail the following two items to the MMMF (email above); the applicant’s full name should be entered in the subject line:

• Original of Fall 2012 Registration
• Official copy of transcript for Fall 2011 from your Registrar

Please make sure to submit ALL documents as listed. Only complete applications will be accepted.

DEADLINES:
Applications for the academic year 2015/2016 is open from Sunday, September 15th until Thursday, January 15th, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) was founded in 1981 to honor the memory of Margaret Craig McNamara (1915-1981), the wife of Robert S. McNamara, President of the World Bank from 1968 to 1981.

In 2005 the MMMF began exploring ways to expand its scholarship program to include study in developing country universities. Between 2007-2010, pilot grants were awarded to 15 students studying in South Africa.

Contact
The MMMF does not answer phone queries regarding grants. Please send your emails to scholarships[at]mmmf-grants.org. For more contact details and information, click here

Application Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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US - The Brookings Echidna Global Scholars Program for Citizens of Developing Countries

Echidna Global Scholars Program

Course(s) Offered: Education, Development and/or Gender issues
Course Level: Graduate (fellowship, research, skills training)
Provider: The Echidna Giving Fund
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a visiting fellowship hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution.

The program aims to build the research and analytical skills of NGO leaders and academics from developing countries.

Echidna Scholars spend four to six months at Brookings pursuing research on global education issues, with a specific focus on improving learning opportunities and outcomes for girls in the developing world.

Upon completion of their fellowship, CUE supports the scholars in implementing an action plan that applies their new skills and expertise to share with their home institutions.

Eligibility
Applicants should have a background in education, development, economics, or a related area, with at least 15 years of professional experience in either research/academia; non-government and civil society; government; or business.
Ph.D. or research background strongly preferred; Master’s degree required. Strong analytical and writing skills required.

Successful applicants will have intimate understanding of education development issues and/or issues related to development and gender. Applicants who have not worked explicitly on girls’ education previously are welcome but should include an explanation of how this focus on girls’ education can be integrated successfully into their current and future work.

Eligible groups
ONLY citizens of ANY Developing country may apply

Participating Institutions
The Center for Universal Education (CUE), Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.; USA

Fields of study
Research program on global education issues, development issues and/or issues related to development and gender.

Echidna scholars will be expected to work on extensive, cutting-edge research, as well as a project proposal with the intent to implement their research in their home country upon completion of the program. Additional expectations of scholars include interacting with other Brookings scholars and the wider policy community, a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, in-depth research and deliver spoken presentations in English.

The Global Scholars Program fits within the broader “Global Compact on Learning” work-stream by aligning the research plans of the guest scholars with a collaborative research agenda.

Number of awards
Not specified by the provider

Sponsorship duration
Scholars will spend 4.5-months

Scholarship benefits
Applicants selected for the fellowship will receive a living stipend of USD $5,000 a month (subject to U.S. tax withholding), paid housing for the 4.5-month term, and round-trip travel expenses.

During their residency at Brookings, Echidna Scholars work with CUE staff to develop a research project, while also participating in a set of short workshops on different topics led by experts in the field.

They draw upon Brookings’ intellectual capital and convening power, as well as the extended public policy community in Washington through meetings and conferences, and through networking with the broader international development community.

Method of Application
Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

To apply, interested candidates should submit the following:

• Application questionnaire and project proposal (visit official website via link below to download in Word format or PDF format.)
• A curriculum vitae or resume
• Two writing samples with citations
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references (emailed directly from references to globalechidna@brookings.edu

Submitting Your Application:
Applications should be signed and dated by applicant, submitted via email to globalechidna@brookings.edu and received by the deadline date below. No exceptions will be granted for late applications.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to download the Application questionnaire and project proposal; and also for detailed information on how to apply to this programme.

DEADLINES:
Applications are being accepted as from December 2nd. All applications must be received by the providers by the application deadline date of January 5th, 2014 by 5pm EDT.

PLEASE NOTE:
No exceptions will be granted for late applications.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to submit additional materials.

The Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution seeks to help build expertise on girls’ education policies and programs in developing countries. This program is designed to offer guest scholars from developing countries the opportunity to pursue their own independent research on global education issues with a specific focus on girls’ education. Echidna scholars will also be supported to develop and implement a plan to share their expertise with their home institution to further build research capacity and expertise.

This program is made possible by the generous contribution of The Echidna Giving Fund.

The Center for Universal Education at Brookings develops and disseminates effective solutions to the challenges of achieving universal quality education. The center offers a forum for research, high-level dialogue, and public debate on a range of issues relevant to education in developing countries.

The Brookings Institution is an American think tank based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and global economy and development. In the University of Pennsylvania’s 2012 Global Go To Think Tanks Report, Brookings is ranked the most influential think tank in the world.

Contact
All questions or inquiries from applicants or organizations should be sent via email to globalechidna@brookings.edu. No phone calls or employment agencies please.

Application Deadline: 5 January 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes (developing countries)

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Study In Canada: Conestoga International Undergraduate Scholarships for Diploma or Degree Students

International Student Entrance Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate (diploma or degree)
Provider: Conestoga College
Country to Study in: Canada

Scholarship Description
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Canada values the contribution of international students to the College community.

The International Student Entrance Scholarships are designed for international students applying to a full-time diploma or degree program and meeting the academic requirements for the program of study.

This Scholarship is open to students who will begin their studies in a post-secondary program in September each year.

Eligibility
To be eligible international applicants must:

• have acceptance into a full-time diploma or degree program at Conestoga College
• be a citizen of a country other than Canada and hold a valid study permit for the period of study

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL nationalities (EXCEPT Canada)

Participating Institutions
The Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (CCITAL) in Ontario, Canada

Fields of study
All Courses offered at the College

Number of awards
A total of three (3) awards each year

Sponsorship duration
Scholarships are awarded over two consecutive semesters i.e. one academic year

Scholarship benefits
A total of three scholarships will be awarded over two consecutive semesters and the value of each scholarship is $3,000 cdn.

The scholarship has no cash value and will be used toward payment of the winning candidates’ outstanding tuition.

Method of Application
Before you qualify to apply for this scholarship, you must apply to a full-time diploma or degree program and meet the academic requirements for the program of study. You must also satisfy the eligibility requirements listed out above.

To apply, all applicants will have to complete the application form found here(pdf), and also provide a one page, single-spaced essay outlining goals, ambitions and reasons for applying to post-secondary studies at Conestoga College

Please note that in the selection process, the following are considered:

• essays will be assessed based on content and proper use of English (including grammar)
• final award recipients will be selected based on a combination of the written essay submission and academic grades
• incomplete applications will not be considered

Submit all completed application by the deadline below to:
International Education Office
Conestoga College, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4
Phone: 519-748-3556, Fax: 519-748-5926

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information. Bear in mind that only successful candidates will be notified of results.

DEADLINES:
Submit your completed application by August 30th deadline each year.

PLEASE NOTE:
The International Office Selection Committee will make final selections.

Only the successful candidates will be notified of results.

Established as a small community college in 1967, Conestoga has evolved to become one of Canada’s leading polytechnic institutes, providing a full range of education and training programs, from short courses through four-year degrees, as well as research.

Application Deadline: 30 August 2015
Open to International students: Yes

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Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI) Scholarships for International Students

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: Indiana University & Purdue University Indianapolis
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in the USA, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue Universities, is Indiana's premier urban university.

The school offers several undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities for international students.

The scholarships include the Major-Specific Scholarships, Admission-Based Scholarships (for Beginning Freshmen AND Transfer Students), Competitive Scholarships and Other Scholarship Opportunities (like the IUPUI Housing Stipend).

Eligibility
Generally, for all the scholarships, the following must be satisfied:

• All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per semester) in the fall and spring semesters.
• If you take the SAT or ACT examination more than once, the highest scores will be used for scholarship consideration.
• Funds provided by these scholarships do not cover intensive English as a Second Language study.

More specifically, each scholarship has a set of criteria which applies to it. Please see the official site via link below for these specific criterias.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any country / nationality (i.e. International students)

Participating Institutions
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), United States.

IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban university, with 21 schools and academic units which grant degrees in more than 200 programs from both Indiana University and Purdue University.

Fields of study
All courses of study offered at the universities

Number of awards
Not specified, but many many several awards will be given

Sponsorship duration
Varies depending on the type of scholarship being considered, but most are renewable upto 2 or 4 years.
Please see the official website via the link below for more information on this.

Scholarship benefits
Varies greatly depending on individual scholarship type:

• Major-Specific Scholarships - varies greatly (from $500 to $8000 to FULL tuition and other fees - most are renewable up to 4 years)
• Admission-Based Scholarships For Beginning Freshmen - between $5,000 - $12,000
• Admission-Based Scholarships For Transfer Students - $5,000

For more details on Competitive and Other Scholarships, see official website via link below.

Method of Application
To apply to this scholarship, you must have applied for courses at the school(s), see the Online Undergraduate Admissions Application and Online Graduate and Professional Admissions Application.

Please note that you must satisfy both the GENERAL and SPECIFIC scholarship criteria of the different scholarship programs and/or opportunities offered by IUPUI to International students, to be considered and offered a scholarship.

For complete IUPUI course programs, scholarships and application procedure, see this page. It is important to visit the official website (via link below) for detailed information on application procedures.

DEADLINES:
Admission-Based Scholarships For Beginning Freshmen - Submit your complete application for admission by February 1. A separate scholarship application is not required for scholarships.

Admission-Based Scholarships For Transfer Students - To be considered for a transfer scholarship, submit your complete application for admission by March 1 (Fall Enrollment) or October 1 (Spring Enrollment).

Competitive Scholarships - All competitive program recipients must begin studies in the fall semester as a beginning freshman. All applicants must apply for admission and for scholarship by November 15 (of the previous year).

Major-Specific Scholarships - Has variable deadlines, however, generally between February 1 and March 1.

PLEASE NOTE:
For the Admission-Based Scholarships For Beginning Freshmen - Students may receive only one of five possible scholarships AND a separate scholarship application is not required for scholarships.

READ MORE: Major-Specific Scholarships for International Students

Contact
To contact the IUPUI Office of International Affairs, send an email: oia@iupui.edu

For enquiries on Student Scholarships, send email: escholar@iupui.edu

Application Deadlines: 1 Feb / 1 Mar / 1 Oct / 15 Nov 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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The Global Change Leaders Program In Canada for Women from Developing Countries

Global Change Leaders Program

Course(s) Offered: Development related
Course Level: Training pogram
Provider: Coady International Institute
Country to Study in: Canada

Program Description
The Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week education program offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership.

This program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.

In operation since 2011, the Global Change Leaders program provides successful candidates with full scholarship to support their learning throughout their stay at the Institute. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world.

The program is led by a core team of Coady International Institute staff and supported by other Coady faculty and associates.

Eligibility
This program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. These are women who:

• Possess a minimum of four years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social or economic development endeavour in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, and the rights of girls and women;
• Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
• Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise/business;
• Hold a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience; and
• Have strong oral and written English language competencies.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY developing country

Participating Institutions
Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fields of study
Program participants engage in learning grounded in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas.

Through a shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the world, participants are exposed to a range of experiences and the beginnings of a potentially lifelong network of support.

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
This is a 7-week program

Scholarship benefits
Successful candidates are provided with a FULL scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world.

Method of Application
Applications will only be accepted electronically using the online form found on the official website (link to it is below).

In the online form, applicants are asked to provide the names, contact details and the email addresses for two persons who can provide a recommendation for them.
The people named as references will receive an email from Coady’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership with a link to reference form that they can complete online. Your references will also receive an email once their form has been successfully submitted.

Applicants should ensure that they have notified their referees prior to submitting their application. Applications which do not have two references will not be reviewed.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply for this program.

DEADLINES:
The online application for the 2015 program is now open and will close on Friday January 9, 2015 at 11:59 EST.

PLEASE NOTE:
Please read the frequently asked questions section for this program under "How to Apply".

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by February 28, 2015 for a Skype interview. A final decision on the 2015 cohort will be made by the end of March to allow time for visas to Canada to be acquired by the participants.

For 2015, the Global Change Leaders Program consists of two main components:

1. August 24 - October 8, 2015: A seven week on-site intensive course at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where a collaborative relationship is fostered among facilitators and participants to draw out lessons and insights from their rich and diverse experiences.
   
   
2. October 12, 2015 - April 30, 2016: Participants will benefit from one-on-one mentoring from experienced women leaders upon their return home for up to six months to follow on the application of learning into practice. Mentors and mentees will be matched during the residency period based on specific needs and geographic locations. Participants will also join a global alumni network of women leaders.

The Coady International Institute ignites leadership that inspires collaborative effort to address challenges, discover opportunities and create sustainable development at the community level.

Established by St. Francis Xavier University in 1959, the Coady International Institute is a world-renowned centre of excellence in community-based development and leadership education.

In collaboration with partners in Canada and the global south, the Institute is committed to reduce poverty and transforming societies by strengthening local economies, by building resilient communities, and by promoting social accountability and good governance.

Application Deadline: 9 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

American University Emerging Global Leader (EGL) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Available fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: American University
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change.

It brings together the best of AU - academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement - the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision.

The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

Eligibility
Who is qualified to apply?
To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must be secondary school students (not university students) applying as first-year (freshman) students for the fall (August) 2015 semester.

Please note that U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents and/or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country are NOT eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria:
The most competitive applicants should have:

• A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10 percent of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades
• A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20) or 6.5 IELTS (with no subscore lower than 6.0)
• Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and community service

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world (EXCEPT the USA)

Participating Institution(s)
American University, Washington DC; United States of America (USA)

Fields of study
Any undergraduate study offered at the University

Number of Awards
One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a first-year (freshman) international student.

If you are not selected as the 2015 AU EGL recipient and wish to continue the application process, you may be eligible for partial merit scholarships.

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the study program.

Scholarship is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board.

Method of Application
This scholarship is highly competitive. You must have a minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent and minimum 90 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS English proficiency score in order to qualify for this scholarship. Only apply if you meet these criteria.

To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, complete the online application on the official website (see link below).

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access application forms and for complete information on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
To qualify for the August 2015 intake, students must submit the EGL Scholarship Application, the Common Application, and AU Supplement forms plus all supporting documents by Priority Deadline Date of 15 December 2014.

Full details will be available September 1, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.

Contact
For more information, please contact intadm@american.edu.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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USA: Full Tuition MSFS Scholarship at Georgetown University for Sub-Saharan African Students

MSFS Scholarship for African Students

Course(s) Offered: International affairs
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Georgetown University
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Launches New Scholarship for Students from Africa. Starting in fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University is offering a full- tuition scholarship every year for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa.

MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools and history.

In addition, students choose an area of concentration such as International Relations and Security, International Development or International Business.

Eligibility
Applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a strong academic record.
• A TOEFL score of at least 100, or an IELTS score of at least 7.0.
• Applicants must have completed a course in microeconomics and a course in macroeconomics, or must be able to complete both courses *before* the beginning of the MSFS program in fall 2015.
• Applicants should have professional experience, ideally in a field related to their future professional goals.
• Students have an average of four years of work experience before joining MSFS.

Eligible groups
Citizens of sub-saharan African countries ONLY. Special consideration will be given to applicants from: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa.

Participating Institutions
School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, USA

Fields of study
Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS).

Graduates of MSFS find that the curriculum and faculty prepare them not for a specific job—but rather, for evolving careers that often span all three international sectors: public, private and non-profit.

For more information on the academic program, visit msfs.georgetown.edu.

Sponsorship duration
Throughout duration of the course

Scholarship benefits
This is a FULL tuition scholarship award

Method of Application
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit all required application documents (online application, personal statement, official transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation).

Only students who have applied to the program will be considered for the scholarship.

For information on how to apply, visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information and appliction procedure.

DEADLINES:
The application deadline for fall 2015 is January 15, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
Non-U.S. students have equal access to admission and MSFS scholarship: there are no quotas for specific countries and all nationalities are considered for scholarship.

In the "How to apply" section you will find guidance on standardized testing for non-native speakers of English, and the "Financial Aid and Expenses" section has links to information specifically for international students.

The MSFS Program welcomes responses and questions about its website, its requirements, its admissions policies, or any other aspects of the Program.

You may contact MSFS thus:
Master of Science in Foreign Service Program
Box 571028
Georgetown University
Washington D.C. 20057
Phone: (202) 687.5763
Fax: (202) 687.5116
Email: msfsinfo@georgetown.edu

Application Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes (ONLY Africans)

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Initial Full tuition Scholarship Announcement

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Duke University USA MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate Africans

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Course(s) Offered: Available fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Duke University
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
Duke University, USA and MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program have partnered to offer Undergraduate Scholarships to Sub-Saharan Africa Students.

With a financial commitment of $13.5 million from The MasterCard Foundation, Duke will educate seven classes of five students — a total of 35 students — over the next 10 years.

The Duke University class of 2016 and class of 2017 include ten of these outstanding scholars selected not only for their academic capabilities, but also for their desire to become change agents in Africa.

Eligibility
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke is open to students from sub-Saharan Africa who demonstrate financial need, academic ability and merit, and demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of others in their communities.

Students apply to Duke first, and are then considered for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars studying at Duke University for class of 2016 and class of 2017 are from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
Duke University USA

Fields of study
All undergraduate level courses offered at the university.are eligible

Number of awards
5 will be awarded each year, until a total of 35 scholarships over the next 10 years

Sponsorship duration
The scholarship covers the full period of study

Scholarship benefits
Full scholarship and mentorship program.

One of Duke’s great advantages for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars is the network of resources the university provides to scholars, their families, and students who are interested in the program.

Method of Application
By simply applying to Duke University all students from Africa will be considered for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program based on academic talent, financial need, and interest in improving their communities.

It is important to visit the university's official site (link to it is below) to apply to the course of your interest.

DEADLINES:
This award will be offered each year for the 10 year period. The 2015/16 deadline date for application is 1 January 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at Duke University represent the intellect and energy of the youth of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application Deadline: 1 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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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

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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/

University of California MasterCard Scholarship Program for Undergraduate and Masters African Students

MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at UC Berkeley

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters)
Provider: MasterCard Foundation
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
At the University of California Berkeley, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program will provide holistic support – financial, academic, social, and career counseling – to 113 students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020.

UC Berkeley will receive $30 million in funding over this eight (8) year period as part of the MFSP for students from Africa wishing to study its undergraduate and master’s degrees.

The program’s peak year at UC Berkeley will be 2016-17, when 81 Scholars will be enrolled. 4 undergraduate (college freshman) and 3 graduate (total of 7) students from sub-Saharan Africa are already attending UC Berkeley on MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, at no cost.

Eligibility
The five main eligibility criteria are:

• Being a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country - If you have refugee status, are stateless, or have other questions regarding your citizenship, you may still be eligible. Please contact us directly to clarify. This scholarship is not intended for citizens of North African countries.
• Excelling academically - All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to UC Berkeley to be considered for the Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is demonstrated academic excellence.
• Coming from an economically disadvantaged background – We aim to admit those from the bottom two income quintiles per country. This Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who have no other means of acquiring the further education required to help realize their dreams and ambitions.
• Having demonstrated the will to give back to your community, country, or continent - We are looking for well-rounded students who are engaged in activities beyond the classroom. Some may be directly related to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social, economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about. Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their application to UC Berkeley, and then later on the Scholarship application.
• Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies – We are looking for students who are engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their communities, and who will take advantage of their education at UC Berkeley to better equip themselves with the knowledge and training to address these issues upon return. While important work can be done from abroad, the intention of this Program is to enable Scholars to return home, after forming valuable professional connections through internship and job placements.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries

Participating Institutions
University of California, Berkeley, USA

Fields of study
All Bachelors and Masters level courses of study offered at the university

Number of awards
Several (upto 113) will be given throughout the period of this award

Sponsorship duration
The award will last for the whole period of study

Scholarship benefits
This is a FULL scholarship award covering all costs related to the studies. Over an eight year period, the Mastercard Scholars Program will bring 113 students from Africa to UC Berkeley for undergraduate and master’s degrees.

The Program is designed to provide holistic support, including:

• Comprehensive scholarships (school fees, living expenses, books, stipends, transportation).
• Mentoring and counselling including emotional and academic support.
• Service and experiential learning (volunteerism, internships, entrepreneurship, ICT).
• Transition support into higher education or the workforce in Africa.
• Alumni network of next-generation leaders committed to service.

Method of Application
Both undergraduate and graduate degree seekers must first be admitted to the university through the regular admissions process before they will be considered for the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Graduate Division provide detailed information on the admissions process for international students.

Learn more about applying for Undergraduate scholarship

Learn more about applying for Masters Scholarship

DEADLINES:
This award is offered every year.

The deadline date for undergraduate applications is 30th November, while graduate masters application deadlines vary by program (falls between December and January).

PLEASE NOTE:
Administered out of the Center for African Studies, the MFSP program at the University of California, Berkeley is supported by a broad cross-section of functional and disciplinary units on campus including the Division of Student Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate Division, the Berkeley International Office, and the International House.

For undergraduate applicants:
You have already completed or are enrolled in your last year of secondary school, but have not yet started university classes. Applicants who have enrolled in university courses cannot apply as freshmen.

If you have questions about your status, please contact the school.

Application Deadline: 30 November / December 2014 - January 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)

More Scholarship Information and Application

Related: Scholarships in North America for International Students