Masters Scholarships - Sweden 140 Places available

Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

For the academic year of 2013/2014 about 140 scholarships will be offered

Level

Scholarships are intended for master’s level studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2013 (August). 

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target groups for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Deadline

January 15, 2013

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Internships at African Development Bank: June - August 2013

Eligibility Criteria

Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, and currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning. The candidate can apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree.
Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment.
Be citizens of one of the Bank’s member countries.
Be fluent in, at least, one of the Bank’s working languages (English or French).

Duration / Timing / Location of Internship

Summer - Session II: June through August 2013. Application period from 1st December 2012 to 1st March 2013.

For application: Click here

University of Nottingham -UK Masters Scholarships

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

·         are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa

·         are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND

·         have not already studied outside of your home country AND

·         are not currently studying at a University of Nottingham campus or are not a University of Nottingham graduate AND 

·         already hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in September 2013 in one of the areas of study below:
Faculty of Engineering,
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
Faculty of Science,
School of Geography – courses related to the area of Environment,
Institute for Science & Society – courses related to the area of Science,
Institute of Work, Health & Organisations – courses related to the area of Health,
Business School – courses allied to Operations Management.

The closing date for applications is 26th April 2013 – 12 mid-day (UK time).

For more information Click Here

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

Eligible candidates: Highly talented prospective students from non-EU/EEA countries

Amount of scholarship: Max. 28 350 euro per year
Number of scholarships/year: Approximately 55
Provided by: Utrecht University and alumni of Utrecht University
Deadline: Prospective Master's students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December 2012.

Aim of the programme

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University:

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

For more information click here

University of Bern, Switzerland Masters Grants

The Universität Bern offers six Master Grants for the academic year 2013/14 for excellent international students. The grant consists of 1'600 CHF per month for the duration of the Master's programme (standard period of study).
Application files will be examined by a selection committee. Criteria for selection are academic excellence and the candidate's potential and motivation.

Master's Degree Programmes in English (docx, 93KB)

Preconditions:

• Applicants must have graduated at the latest by the end of July 2013 with at least a Bachelor's degree in the desired field of study
• This Bachelor's or Master's degree must be from a non-Swiss university
• The applicant’s permanent place of residence up to the application must have been outside of Switzerland
• The applicant's file must include the following in duplicate:

1. application form :

Application Form (doc, 99KB)
Application Form (pdf, 105KB)
Additional Documents to be Submitted (docx, 112KB)

1. curriculum vitae (max. 5'000 characters without blanks)
2. letter of motivation with objectives
3. letters of recommendation from 2 professors of the current home university (with institutional letter paper and signature)
4. evidence of sufficient language proficiency in German or English 
5. original certified copies of the Bachelor's Diploma and transcript of the grades obtained during the Bachelor's studies or recent confirmation (not older than 3 months) by the home university that the Bachelor's degree (in the same study field as the intended Master's programme) will be completed by the end of July 2013 (with a list of grades obtained up to now)
6. copy of record of school-leaving examination 
7. 2 passport photos
8. copy of passport
9. additional documents depending on Master's programme: see Additional Documents to be Submitted (docx, 112KB)

The application must be written in the language of the corresponding Master's programme.
Closing date:

The complete application package must be submitted in duplicate by postal mail. It must arrive no later than 1st December 2012 at:
Universität Bern, International Office, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern, Switzerland

African Institute of Mathematical Sciences: Fully Funded Masters Degrees

AIMS-South Africa, AIMS-Ghana and AIMS-Senegal 
AIMS offers an intensive one-year postgraduate course leading to a Master's in Mathematical Sciences. The programme is taught in association with the faculty of the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford and Paris Sud XI.


Admission 
The course is open to students of African nationality. Applicants should hold, or anticipate completing by the start date of the AIMS course, a 4-year university degree in mathematics, or any science or engineering subject with a significant mathematics component. An applicant's record should demonstrate strong aptitude in mathematics

Selection
One of the goals of AIMS is to recruit a student body representative of Africa's diversity. Each applicant's dossier will be evaluated in the light of the prior educational opportunities available to her or him. The application process is highly competitive and potential applicants must be able to demonstrate both a high degree of motivation, and the preparation and ability required to complete the course successfully.

Financial assistance
There will be no course fee for African students. Applicants who are selected may apply for bursaries covering tuition and accommodation costs.

2013/2014 application
Application period is expected to be open by January 2013.

For more details click here

Internships at GE Africa: Nairobi Office

Locations:
GE is recruiting current high-potential college/university students to work in several countries 

including Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, South Africa, Zambia and Kenya

Qualifications/Requirements:

Current college/university student in 3rd or 4th year

 - Must have an advanced to fluent level of English

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

- Demonstrated team player

- Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive

- Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to 

deadlines

Link: http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Nairobi-GE-Africa-Internship-Program-Job/1963039/

Full Tuition Scholarships for Africans at Tufts University 2013-2014

The Harambe Fletcher Scholarship is a full-tuition award for young African entrepreneurial leaders wishing to pursue a master’s program at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, starting in September 2013. 

The scholarship recipient will be announced at the Harambe Bretton Woods Symposium VI, April 5–8, 2013.

Scholarship Benefits

· Full-tuition to attend a master program at The Fletcher School at Tufts University starting in September 2013

Please note that the scholarship is limited to tuition fees. The recipient is responsible for all living expenses.

Eligible Programs

· Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD): A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs

· Master of International Business (MIB): A two-year hybrid international business/international affairs degree program

Eligible Candidates

· Born in Africa and current passport holders of an African country

· Exhibited entrepreneurial leadership in their field of interest

· Two or more years of work experience

· Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

How to Apply

It is important to note that you have two sets of applications to submit to two different organizations – one is Tufts University Admission Office and the other is Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance (scholarship sponsor). Please carefully follow the instructions below.

· Candidates must arrange to have official university transcripts, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores (GRE and TOEFL, if applicable) arrive at The Fletcher School by the appropriate application deadline

· Candidates must apply and be admitted to both Harambe and The Fletcher School

· Candidates must complete online HEA Application by December 30, 2012 through www.healliance.org and indicate that they wish to be considered for the Fletcher scholarship

· Candidates must complete online Fletcher School Application by January 10, 2013

· Scholarship recipient will receive notification by March 20, 2013

Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance is a platform for highly educated young African social, business and political entrepreneurs, attending leading universities in Asia, Europe and North America. Our mission is to capture, inform and engage Africa’s global intellectual capital in the development of Africa. Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance is a 501(c)(3) incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of New Hampshire, USA.

Deadlines: Apply to Harambe Alliance by December 30, 2012 and Tufts by January 10, 2013.

For more information click here

Oxford MSc in African Studies and DPhil Scholarships available for 2013-14

The African Studies Centre is offering two full scholarships for the MSc in African Studies and two full DPhil scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year.

Deadline: January 18, 2013

For more information click here

Cambridge Scholarships for International Students 2013-2014

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships is are prestigious international full-cost scholarships awarded to outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue a full-time graduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility

Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom
May apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
PhD (three year research-only degree)
One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)
May apply to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge
Must be admitted to one of the degrees above at Cambridge through the University’s normal admission procedures

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.

How to Apply

All applicants apply simultaneously for admission as a graduate student to the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship using the one application pack.

Application Deadline:  December 4, 2012 

For information click here

South Korea Undergraduate Scholarships for Kenyans

The Government of the Republic of Korea is offering two (2) full scholarships to Kenyans for undergraduate for the 2012/2013 academic year.
The Areas of study are in the field of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Medicine.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
1. Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of B (plain).
2. Not more than 25 years of age by March, 2013.
3. Strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred
4. Completed Secondary Education in the last three (3) years.
5. Has KCSE certificate

Application Procedure

Preliminary application forms are obtainable from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology offices at Telposta Towers, 27th floor, Room 2702. The application forms can also be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke.

Completed application forms with attached certified photocopies of ID, academic/professional certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, other testimonials should be sent to:

Director Higher Education,
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology,
P. O. Box 9583 -00200,
NAIROBI.

Or
delivered to:
Telposta Towers, 27th floor. Room 2702

The application forms should reach the Ministry not later than 28th September, 2012.

Phd Economics Scholarships for Kenyans

AERC in collaboration with the Government of Kenya seeks to build a pool of qualified Economists and policy analysts with the ability to acquire and apply latest economic tools of analysis for effective policy analysis and policy formulation that will promote sustainable and higher level of economic growth and development, through a Scholarship Programme for PhD students in Economics. The scholarships will be offered in collaboration with Universities across the Region with whom AERC has partnerships.

Requirements:
To qualify for scholarship, the candidate must have applied and been admitted to any one of the following partner Universities:-

• University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;
• University of Cape Town, South Africa;
• University of Witswatersrand, South Africa.

In addition, he/she must have a Masters Degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics from a recognized University.

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly to the respective Universities with a copy to AERC on schorlarships@aercafrica.org. The application procedure can be obtained from the Universities’ websites. Kindly submit your applications not later than 25th September 2012.

Australia Awards in Africa: Masters Scholarships

Priority Fields

• Agriculture/Food Security
• Health
• Natural Resources Management
• Public Policy (including public sector management, human resource planning, organisational development, trade and international diplomacy)
• Water and irrigation

Coordinating Authority for Kenya

• Ministry of State for Public Service

Target Group 

• You are a national of Kenya.
• You are an early or mid-career professional working in the Public Sector, the Private Sector or non-government organisation (Civil Society) in one of the listed priority fields of study.
• You wish to undertake a Masters degree in Australia in one of the listed priority fields of study.
• You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Masters degree to improve policy, practice or education in the proposed field of study.
• You must not be more than 52 years of age at the date of your application.
• You must have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience.
• You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 2:2 (2 nd Class Lower Division).
• You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
• You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award

More details...

Internships at GE Africa: Nairobi Office

Locations:
GE is recruiting current high-potential college/university students to work in several countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, South Africa, Zambia and Kenya

Qualifications/Requirements:

Current college/university student in 3rd or 4th year

 - Must have an advanced to fluent level of English

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

- Demonstrated team player

- Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive

- Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines

Link: http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Nairobi-GE-Africa-Internship-Program-Job/1963039/

Internships at African Development Bank

Selection Criteria
Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, and currently enrolled in a Master’s level degree program or its equivalent.
The candidate can apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree.
Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment.
Citizens of one of the Bank’s member countries.
Applicants must be fluent in; at least, one of the Banks’s working languages (English or French).

Closing date: September 30, 2012

Application details: http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/2013-internship-program-session-i-1387/

East Africa Fellows Program ( Acumen Fund).

About the program

The East Africa Fellows Program is designed to develop the Fellows’ leadership skills and strengthen the project that they are driving. 

The year long program is comprised of five day seminars – including one regional trip – and culminates in an innovation conference.

The seminars will give Fellows access to world-class speakers, trainers, and mentors who allow Fellows to deepen their skills in leadership, social change, and innovation. 

The regional trip gives Fellows the opportunity to learn about social change models in other countries. 

The innovation conference is meant to be a chance for Fellows to put into practice the skills they have learned over the course of the year, as well as provide a platform to showcase their projects to a larger community of leaders. 

Criteria
We are seeking candidates with bold ideas, and a track record of leadership. 

While each Fellow comes from a diverse background and brings a unique skill set to the table, we have identified some key indicators of a successful Fellow:
A compelling project with significant social impact that you have been driving for at least 2-3 years
A deep passion and commitment to the East African region
A proven track record of leadership and management responsibilities
Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity and critical thinking skills

Application Deadline: Sunday August 26, 2012


See link for more details/to apply:

http://www.acumenfund.org/fellows/east-africa-fellows-program/how-to-apply.html

University of Oxford Scholarships for Kenyans

The Rhodes Scholarships for Kenya

Each year, there are two Scholarships available in Kenya to enable outstanding students - chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service - to study at the University of Oxford.

Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarship for 2013 for Kenya.

See link below for more details:

http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/page/kenya

Public Policy Masters Scholarships at 8 German Universities

Who can apply?
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East

Target group
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

What is fundable?
The scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme:

· Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

· University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance

· Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

· Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP

· University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management in Non-Profit Organisations

· University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and Civil Society

· University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy

· University of Potsdam: Public Policy and Management (PPM)

Application deadline: July 31, 2012

See link for more details
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/16930.en.html

10 MBA Scholarships - Bologna University, Italy

The “Africa Scholarship  Program” aims to facilitate the  participation of 10 talented people from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA.

Scholarships include:

• 100% cover of tuition fees(€ 27,000)

• grant up to € 10,000 (gross) to cover travel to Italy and living costs in Bologna during the MBA program

Candidates need to be citizens of an African country, hold an undergraduate university degree, be proficient in English and have 2 years of qualified professional experience.

Applications deadline: July 2nd 2012

www.almaweb.unibo.it/africa

internationalmba@almaweb.unibo.it

Leadership fellowships at African Development Bank, UN, WTO

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowships
Invitation for Applications
The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa or the World Trade Organisation, and an annual stipend of $100,000.

Open to nationals of an African Country with 7-10 years of relevant work experience and a masters degree.

Deadline: July 16, 2012. For more details visit:  http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/en/section/scholarships/ibrahim-leadership-fellowships

5 Scholarships for Masters in Actuarial Science - Cass Business School: London

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, London, UK. The scholarships will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Obtained a Bachelor of Actuarial Science (or similar) qualification
- Graduated within the last 5 years
- Completed at least 5 papers of the Faculty of Actuaries exams

Application deadline: June 8, 2012

For more details check: http://www.ira.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180%3Aira-launches-actuarial-science-scholarships&catid=37%3Ageneral-content&Itemid=1

Information Technology Intern

An opportunity has come up for a 4 month internship (start of July 2012 to end of October 2012) at Ashanti Research Limited, a buy-side research firm focussed on the East and West African Equities Markets.

To apply for the opportunity please send your CV together with a portfolio of IT projects/website done to date

To: ashantiresearch@gmail.com(Deadline 15^th June).

Responsibilities

1. Create design concepts and sample layouts for the company website based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.

2. Design visually attractive yet formal publications.

3. Use computer software to generate new illustrations or improve the quality of existing ones.

4. Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts to the overall work given.

Intern requirements

1. An undergraduate student pursuing an Information Technology Related Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology) or other degree but with software/web development skills.

2. Knowledge of latest web technologies (Web Optimisation etc).

3. Excellent academic results to date

4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Able to articulate complex IT issues in lay terms.

Financial Research Intern

An opportunity has come up for a 4 month internship (start of July 2012 to end of October 2012) at Ashanti Research Limited, a buy-side research firm focussed on the East and West African Equities Markets.

To apply for the opportunity please send your CV together with a one page analysis of any listed East African Company of your choice in the same format as in the following link:
http://www.afrikainvestor.blogspot.com/2012/02/kenya-sasini-limited-year-ended.html

To: ashantiresearch@gmail.com(Deadline 15^th June).

Responsibilities

1. Take full responsibility for projects as assigned and develop smart, integrated, research-based papers on various fields in the Equities Markets.

2. Research and develop deep knowledge of the Equities Markets and its competitive landscape.

Intern requirements

1. An undergraduate student pursuing a finance-related degree (Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Finance). Students in pursuit of professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) will have an added advantage.

2. IT savvy

3. A keen interest in financial markets

4. Excellent academic results to date with above average writing skills

5.  Willing to commit a minimum of 40 hours per week on financial research work over the internship period

6. Evident leadership skills

The student will gain from following:

1. A close working relationship with two directors of Ashanti Research. These two directors will direct the assignments to be done and mentor the intern.

2. A monthly stipend throughout the period of the internship.

3. Access to world class equity research reports from local and international sources.

4. Work that is directly relevant to a finance-related degree.

5. A career head start: Outstanding performance will place the selected intern on a path towards a substantive full time position with the company post-graduation.

University of Nairobi Phd in Economics Scholarships

Applications are invited for Ph.D Scholarships in Economics from, holders of a good masters degree in Economics.

Applicants with research experience in Economics and/or with an academic /research appointment at a university or research institute will have an added advantage.

The application package should include academic transcripts for undergraduate and postgraduate studies and copies of degree certificates.

Only highly qualified candidates will be called for an interview.

The closing date for application is June 30, 2012.

Applications should be sent to:
Director, School of Economics, University of Nairobi

Google Africa Intern Program - Multiple Locations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Students with a degree in progress. To be eligible, students need to return to full-time education after the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and ability in common business applications (i.e., Excel and PowerPoint).
• Previous sales support or market research experience or internships preferred
• Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
• Fluent in English, as well as the location's local language.

Link: http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/sga/undergrad/internships/emea/google-africa-intern-program-multiple-locations/index.html

Singapore: Masters in Public Management Scholarships/Fellowships

National University of Singapore: 

Master of Public Management

Scholarships/Fellowships

The Scholarships/Fellowships below are offered on a competitive basis to recognise outstanding MPM candidates who have clearly demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to public service. A Scholarship/Fellowship fully finances the candidate’s education in the Master in Public Management programme.

Each Fellowship provides for the following expenses:

• A monthly stipend throughout the period of the award 
• A book allowance 
• A settling-in allowance 
• Shared housing 
• Tuition, examination, health insurance and other approved fees 
• Tuition fees and accommodation at partner university 
• Cost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the Fellowship 
• Cost of travel from Singapore to partner university 
• Cost of travel from partner university to Singapore 
• Cost of travel from Singapore to home country on graduation

Link: http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/MPM_Financial_Aid.aspx

Closing date: June 30, 2012

Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

As part of her efforts in building a global academic environment, the University of Ilorin offers a variety of Research Fellowships to qualified scholars of foreign nationals to carry out relevant developmental researches. The fellowship is tenable in the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Engineering and Technology, Medicine, Agriculture); Science (Science, Communication and Information Sciences, Physiology and Anatomy) and Humanities (Arts, Business and Social Sciences, Education and Law).
See link for more details:

http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/CIE_Website/pdoctoral.htm

Closing date: September 15, 2012

International Student Scholarships for Bachelors and Masters Students, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, offers scholarship opportunities for International Students in any field of their interest. The offer is opened to both undergraduate and graduate up to Master level.

Scholarship Value:

a. Tuition fees will be covered;
b. Subsistence allowance;
c. Miscellaneous allowance;
d. Free accommodation;
e. Transportation allowance to and from Ilorin (once per session);
f. Complimentary access to the facilities of the University Health Services.

See link for more information: http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/CIE_Website/schlarship.htm

Application deadline: September 27, 2012

Masters in Governance and State Building: Full Scholarship + Stipend + Internship at The Mo-Ibrahim Foundation

The International Development Department, University of Birmingham, is pleased to announce that the Mo Ibrahim Foundation is providing one scholarship for our MSc in Governance and State-building, to start in September 2012. The scholarship will be for a two-year programme, with the successful candidate undertaking the full MSc programme and then six months within the Foundation as an intern, based in London.


See Link: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx

Application Deadline: June 11, 2012

Kenya: Strathmore University Scholarships

Strathmore University is the best business sciences university in East and Central Africa.
Strathmore offers several merit-based scholarships. To learn more, follow this link:
http://www.strathmore.edu/dos/scholars.php

KIVA loans at Strathmore University, Nairobi: Kenya: 2012 Academic year

Strathmore University | FACTS about KIVA loans at Strathmore University

Scholarships + Allowances for Masters/Phd Study at University of Western Cape, South Africa

Full scholarships for masters and degree programs in Economics, Development Studies and Public Administration.

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for PhD candidates.

http://www.drd-sa.org/scholarships-in-development-studies.html

Closing date: July 31, 2012

QS World MBA Tour: Nairobi, May 14, 2012, over $1.2 M in Scholarships

http://www.topmba.com/qs-world-mba-tour/africa-and-middle-east/nairobi/registration

Over $1.2 Million available in scholarships for 2012 entry

http://www.topmba.com/mba-admissions/mba-finance/apply-mba-scholarships

5 Henley MBA full time scholarships for September 2012 Entry

Henley, University of Reading MBA full tuition scholarships:

http://www.henley.reading.ac.uk/mba/henley-diamond-jubilee-mba-scholarships.aspx

Application deadline: May 28, 2012

Full Funding for Masters/Phd Study in Africa

Selected universities in : ETHIOPIA, KENYA, NAMIBIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SUDAN, TANZANIA, UGANDA

http://nairobi.daad.de/funding_for_studying_kenya_a.php

Application deadline: June 20, 2012

Full Scholarships for Masters Degree Study in Germany: Nairobi Office

http://nairobi.daad.de/fsr_postgraduate.php

Application Deadline: July 31, 2012

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships

Open to citizens of all African Countries under 30 studying/planning to study at recognized South African Universities:

http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Eligibility.htm

MBA Oil and Gas Management Scholarships for Ghana citizens

Scholarships for MBA programs in Oil and Gas Management at Coventry University starting September 2012.

http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/international/Tuitionfeesandscholarships/International/Pages/GhanaScholarships.aspx

Application deadline: July 31, 2012

Two 2012 Full Undergraduate Scholarships (Tuition and Board) for Kenyan Students at USIU

Scholaships for students with B+ and above in KCSE for programmes starting September 2012.

http://www.usiu.ac.ke/index.php?page=114

Application deadline: May 4, 2012

5 MBA Scholarships at the University of Cape Town, South Africa,

5 Annual MBA scholarships, focus on Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/files/HowtoApply.pdf

http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/files/BerthaScholars.pdf

Application deadline: 15 September 2012

60 Sweden University Scholarships for Africans: Tuition and Living expenses

http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/

4 Fully funded Msc Africa and International Development scholarships at The University of Edinburgh

http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/taught_masters/a_g/msc_african_and_international_development/scholarships

2012-2013 Edinburgh Business School Distance MBA scholarships for Africans

http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/edinburghmba.html

4 Full Scholarships for Msc African Studies at Oxford University 2012-2013 Academic year

http://www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk/news_list/full_scholarships_available_for_the_msc_in_african_studies

Masters Scholarships for Ugandans and Kenyans

Masters in Development Management by Distance Learning: Open University UK

http://www.kulika.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112:commonwealth-scholarships&catid=36:education&Itemid=37

Closing date: May 14, 2012