Africa is at the forefront of significant global economic growth and opportunity. Stanford Graduate School of Business is excited to contribute to the region's human and economic development by educating leaders committed to making an impact on the continent.
The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees (approximately US$140,000) for citizens of African countries with financial need who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB.
Up to eight fellowships will be awarded annually.
Within two years of graduation from Stanford GSB, Stanford Africa MBA Fellows are required to work in Africa for at least two years in a professional role that contributes to the continent’s development.
About the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships aim to help in building leadership excellence in Africa.
A Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is more than a bursary, though the costs of Scholars are generously covered during their period of study. The Scholarship provides funds for tuition, accommodation, meals, a book allowance, and a travel allowance for each Scholar in residence.
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation offers young Africans who exhibit academic prowess as well as broader leadership potential an educational opportunity unique on the continent. While pursuing their chosen post-graduate degree, each Scholar benefits from access to leadership development programmes.
Eligibility
Open to citizens of all African countries.
For postgraduate study at a recognised South African university or tertiary institution (Honours and Masters degrees).
Open to individuals holding a recognised first degree, and who would be under the age of 30 at the time of taking up the Scholarship.
Designed for individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the principles of education, reconciliation, leadership and entrepreneurship
Applications
Initial nominations are by-and-large processed through recognised South African tertiary institutions. Exceptions are made only for qualified candidates not currently based at a tertiary institution; in these instances applications may be made directly to the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships programme.
The closing date for applications for 2014 is 14 June 2013.
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The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) wishes to announce the 2013/2014 Ph.D. in Economics scholarships for applicants all Sub-Saharan African Countries. The scholarship will be offered in collaboration with the following universities across the Region, with whom AERC has partnerships:
• University of Cape Town, South Africa
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• University of Benin, Nigeria
• University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Requirements:
To qualify, an applicant must:
(a) Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed partner universities;
(b) Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related field from an accredited university;
(c) Have a Masters Degree (with coursework and thesis component) in Economics, Agricultural Economics or related fields from a recognized University. The coursework should have covered microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods.
Interested candidates must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective universities’ websites). Upon receipt of an admission letter from the specific university, the applicant should submit his or her application for scholarship to AERC on training@aercafrica.org and attach a copy of the admission letter. In addition, candidates should attach their curriculum vitae and certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts. The deadline for applying for the scholarship is June 30, 2013.
For more information on AERC, please visit:
www.aercafrica.org
