Mo Ibrahim Foundation MSc scholarship in Governance and State-building - 2013

The International Development Department at the University of Birmingham is pleased to announce an opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship.

Eligibility

• 1st class Honours degree or equivalent
• Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. 
• Experience in economics and statistics, demonstrated through a good mark received for at least one course at undergraduate level. 
• Applicants must be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. 

Application processApplications must be received through the University online application system, accessed via www.birmingham.ac.uk by the 10th June 2013. In addition to the normal University requirements for supporting documents, candidates must also upload a 500 word statement and CV. This statement should set out why the applicant is the best candidate for the scholarship. Candidates must also send an email to Mrs Debra Beard (d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk) informing IDD of their wish to be considered for the scholarship. Please include ‘Mo Ibrahim Scholarship’ in the subject line of the email.

The scholarship includes:
Full tuition fee
Air fare to and from the United Kingdom and visa
Monthly stipend of £920 for 18 months
Arrival allowance of £920

The remaining six months for the internship will be funded directly to the successful candidate by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

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Distance learning MBA scholarships - Edinburgh Business School

The scholarship covers the cost of all tuition, learning materials and examination fees. 

Eligibility

• be a national of and ordinarily resident in a sub-Saharan African country
• be able to say how the MBA will benefit them and their community
• have a first degree from a recognised university or an a professional qualification such as ACCA
• be at least 25 years old and not older than 45 years old at the time of starting the programme
• have at least 2 year's full-time work experience
• have an operational Internet connection 

Closing date for applications: June 16, 2013

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Japanese scholarships for Kenyans: Graduate and Undergraduate

The Japanese Government’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese higher education institutions such as graduate schools, universities, colleges of technologies and specialised training colleges.

2014 applications opened 7th May 2013.

Closing date: June 7, 2013.

To apply and for more information: Click Here

Master’s Scholarships - Public Policy & Governance in Germany

Target group 
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree 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 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. DAAD-scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.

Requirements
In addition to the completed undergraduate studies, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.

Application deadline: July 31, 2013

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Stanford MBA Scholarships for Africans (8)

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.

The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship covers two years of tuition at the Stanford MBA Program, plus all associated fees. 

Application deadlines: Either Round 1 (2 October 2013) or Round 2 (8 January 2014).


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The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships

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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Phd Economics Fellowships/Scholarships

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