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