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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Scholarship program Opportunities for national and international students at University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Study Subject:  Any Subject
Employer: University of Ilorin
Level: Undergraduate, Masters
Scholarship Description: 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.

Eligibility
i.Undergraduate:

Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the University i.e. 5 credits ‘O’ level or its equivalent for candidate seeking admission to the first year of the first degree programmes and two ‘A’ level plus 3 ‘O’ level credits (or its equivalent) for candidates seeking admission into the second year of the programme.

ii.Graduate:
Applicants must meet admission requirements of Master programme of the University i.e. Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) or the equivalent in the bachelor degree.

Additional Requirements
a Evidence of medical fitness and
b Submit evidence of proficiency in English Language.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 September 2011

London Business School Annual Fund Scholarships: Open to all

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship
Funded by:
Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch & Co.
Open to : All successful MBA applicants interested in the financial services industry
Awards: 1 x £20,000
Application Format: Candidates applying in Stages 1, 2 or 3 who receive an offer for the class of MBA2013 will be given details on how to apply for this award
Goldman Sachs New Markets Scholarship
Funded :
Golman Sachs
Open to: Candidates from all nationalities, however, preference will be given to nationals of Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Russia and Turkey and to those applicants with an interest in the financial services industry.
Award amount: 1 x £20,000
Application format: Candidates from stages 1,2 and 3 are considered automatically for these scholarships. You do not need to submit a separate application.
MSc16 Term Scholarship
Funded by:
Alumni from the class of MSc16
Open to: All successful MBA applicants
Award: 1 x 50 per cent of first year tuition fees
Application Format: Candidates applying in Stages 1, 2 or 3 who receive an offer for the class of MBA2013 will be considered automatically for this award
MBA25 Scholarship Fund
Funded by:
Alumni from the class of MBA25
Open to: All successful MBA applicants
Award: 1 x full first year tuition fees
Application Format: Candidates applying in Stages 1, 2 or 3 who receive an offer for the class of MBA2013 will be considered automatically for this award
Style Research World Citizen Scholarship
Funded by: Style Research - an independent and international provider of global equity market style research and analysis services
Open to: All successful MBA applicants who are socially responsible and have a strong desire to use their knowledge, education and business skills to make the world a better place
Awards: 1 x £20,000, plus mentoring opportunities
Application Format: Candidates applying in Stages 1, 2 or 3 who receive an offer for the class of MBA2013 will be given details on how to apply for this award 

AWARD Fellowships for African Women in Agricultural Research and Development 2011 in Africa

Fellowships Programme for African Women in Agricultural Research and Development in Africa

Study Subject: Agricultural Research and Development
Employer: CGIAR
Level: Post-bachelor’s information, Post-master’s information,Post-doctoral information

Scholarship Description :
AWARD is a professional development program that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. AWARD is a project of the Gender & Diversity Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
The AWARD Fellowship is a two-year program that offers a series of career-development resources that:
•establish a mentorship for each fellow with a senior scientist
•build science skills
•develop leadership capacity
AWARD’s training courses, held over a two-year period, take place in various locations in Africa.

Eligibility
Women agricultural scientists who are nationals of Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia, who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in the disciplines listed below, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be available in Africa throughout the fellowship period. There is no age restriction.
Applications received after the deadline and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Selected fellows will be notified in mid-July, 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 25, 2011


Further Scholarship Information and Application

UK and Europe Scholarships and Grant Funding

Austria
Bank Austria Creditanstalt Obtain funding through the "CA-Post-Graduate-Kredit Programme" by contacting your local branch. Contact: Bank Austria Creditanstalt Aktiengesellschaft 1010 Wien, Am Hof 2 1030 Wien, Vordere Zollamtsstraße 13 Austria Tel: +43 (0) 50505 - 0 Email: info@ba-ca.com URL: http://www.ba-ca.com
Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr A limited number of scholarships for tuition fees and living expenses are available for students from the Budesministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr. Contact: Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Minoritenplatz 5 A - 1014 Wien Austria Tel: +43 1 53 12 07 133 Fax: +43 1 53 120 30 99 Email: ministerium@bmbwk.gv.at URL: http://www.bmbwk.gv.at

Denmark
The State Education Grant and Loan Scheme in Denmark Contact: Danish Students Grants and Loans Agency Danasvej 30 DK-1780 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel: +45 33 26 86 00 Fax: +45 33 26 86 11 Email: su@su.dk URL: http://www.su.dk
Arbejdsgiverforeningens Jubilæumsfond Vester Voldgade 113 1790 KØBENHAVN V Denmark Tel: +45 33 38 90 00 Fax: +45 33 12 29 76
Augustinus Fonden Contact: Amaliegade 47 1256 KØBENHAVN V Denmark Tel: +45 33 14 52 93 Fax: +45 33 32 12 32
C.W.Strandes Legatfond Award: Support for one year of study: DKR 5,000 to 10,000. Contact: c/o Advokatfirmaet Gangsted Rasmussen Gammeltorv 6 - Postbox 2004 1457 KØBENHAVN K Denmark Tel: +45 33 14 70 70 Fax: +45 33 15 05 70
Det Danske Handelskammers Uddannelsesfond Applications should be requested in May and submitted by the 20 June. Contact: Danish Chamber of Commerce Børsen 1217 KØBENHAVN K Denmark Tel: +45 33 95 05 00 URL: http://www.commerce.dk
Det Obelske Familiefond Contact: Det Obelske Familiefond Badehusvej 5 Postbox 1409 9100 Aalborg Denmark Tel: +45 98127300 Fax. +45 96300696 URL: http://www.obel.com
Det Reiersenske Fond Contact: Gammel Kongevej 171 A, 2. TV. 1850 FREDRIKSBERG C Denmark Tel: +47 33 31 55 17
F.L. Smidths Jubilæumslegat Limited number of scholarships worth up to DKR 35,000 available to students from the Copenhagen Business School. Contact: Copenhagen Business School Dalgas Have 15 2000 Frederiksberg Tel: +45 38 15 38 15
Generalkonsulinde Anna Hedorf og Generalkonsul Frode Hedorfs Fond Awards: Grants between DKR 5,000 and 15,000 for Danish nationals only

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Scholarships for students from Nigeria

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Sheffield Hallam University participates in the CSSS Scheme and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a Masters course.

In 2011/12 Sheffield Hallam University is going to allocate three CSSS scholarships, for more information visit the webpage.
International Achievement Scholarships

Value and duration
 
Undergraduate students: from £1000 for the first year of study only.
Postgraduate students: from £1000 for the first year of study only.

How to apply
Download an application form below : see link below

• Application form for September 2011 or January 2012 start (Word 47KB)

Please ensure the year on the form matches the year of your course.

Scholarship applications should be sent following, an application for a taught course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Deadline
You must have accepted your offer and returned this application form by
• 30 June 2011 for courses starting in September 2011
• 30 November 2011 for courses starting in January 2012

Applicants from Nigeria have the opportunity to apply for an International Achievement Scholarship which will be presented during the first semester of their taught course.

Eligibility

For eligibility criteria or information on other international scholarships and bursaries please visit the website.
Scholarships and bursaries

Africa Grant Funding

Any African national
Mohamedali Karimjee Trust
Eligibility: Grants to African students to study in the UK. 
Contact: Write to the correspondent at the address below enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. Mrs E Gray, Assistant, Karimjee Jivanjee & Co UK, 21 Whitefriars Street, London EC4Y 8JJ (020-7583 3768)
 
The Africa Educational Trust
Eligibility: The trust provides scholarships and bursaries to help support the general education of Africans, particularly African exiles and refugees. Grants are awarded annually. Availability however depends on funding and in any one year may be limited to specific geographic areas on specific subjects. Award Amounts: A range of different awards with different eligibility conditions are available ranging from full scholarships covering fees, maintenance and field work costs to small ‘one-off' book and material awards. Contact: Africa Educational Trust, 38 King Street, London, WC2E 8JS, Tel. 020 7836 5075/7940  

The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Programme (IFP)
Eligibility: Residents of most African Nations 
Eligibility: You must be a national of a regional member country of the African Development Bank, who is under 40 years old. You must hold a bachelors degree and have at least 2 years professional experience. Award Amounts: offers 12 scholarships to cover tuition, travel and other related expenses. Contact: Write to ADB-Japan Fellowship Program, African Development Institute (PDRE.3), B.P.323, 1002 Tunis Belvedere, Tunis, Tunisia stating your name, address, and telephone numbers. Email: f.soltani@afdb.org or a.ramoul@afdb.org
 
Country Specific
Egypt - Egyptian Community Association in the UK One-off and recurrent grants are made to people in need who are Egyptian or of Egyptian origin who are living in or visiting the UK, towards course fees, books, etc. Contact: H Elsheriff, General Secretary, 100 Redcliffe Gardens, London SW10 9HH. Tel: 020 7244 8925
 
Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe - Beit Trust Fellowship Eligibility: Open to persons under 30 years of age who are university graduates domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe. How much can I receive: Personal allowance and fees (variable), books, clothing and departure allowances. Number of awards: 10 awarded for up to two academic year Contact: Beit Trust Fellowships, PO Box 76, Chisipite, Harare, Zimbabwe. Tel: +263 4 96132. Fax: +263 4 94046.
or Contact: Brigadier
CLG Henshaw, Secretary, Beit House, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey GU12 5JB. Tel: 01483-772575, email: beit.trust@clara.co.uk

Southern Africa  
The Canon Collins Educational Trust for Southern Africa Eligibility: The trust focuses on providing sponsorship for postgraduate studies in the UK in disciplines most urgently needed in South Africa and Namibia, assisting the development of staff skills at the historically black universities and expanding the present tertiary education programme in South Africa. Applications for study in the UK are considered in March. Contact: 22 The Ivories, 6/8 Northampton Street, London, N1 2HX, Tel. 020 7354 1462 email: ccetsa@gn.apc.org 

The Nelson Mandela Scholarships
The scholarship wishes to recognise the dedication, determination and drive of previously disadvantaged graduates, by giving them the opportunity to undertake a year of post-graduate study at one of the best universities in the United Kingdom. They believe that exposure to the diverse spectrum of cultures will challenge, motivate and rapidly develop the leadership potential of their scholars.
URL: www.nelsonmandelascholarship.co.za
South African National can also apply for loans from Nedbank. Students would need 2 guarantors to secure the loan and the student must submit a budget plan.
 
Uganda - The Kulika Charitable Trust Most scholarships are for study in Uganda, with a small percentage for study in the UK. Contact Andrew Jones, 4 The Mount, Guilford, Surrey GU2 5HN. Tel: 01483-563567, Fax: 01483 562505, E-mail: uk@kulika.org

International Achievement Scholarships, UK-for Various Countries

International Achievement Scholarships for Various Countries

Scholarship Description: International Achievement Scholarships programme is open to students from any non-EU country applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University who will be enrolling in 2010/11 (January intake) or 2011/12 academic year. All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses are taking part in the programme.

The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a cheque and a certificate to mark their achievement at a Scholarships ceremony following enrolment on their course. This scholarship is not a reduction in fees.

Study Subject: Any
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011 for courses starting in September 2011
30 November 2011 for courses starting in January 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarships

A wide range of scholarships are available to successful applicants who apply in Stages 1, 2 and 3 on the MBA programme. This page provides an overview of the key awards available. You will be given more information on the School scholarship portfolio, including how to apply, when you receive your offer. We strongly recommended that you research external funding opportunities as well.

Please note that all London Business School Scholarships are subject to change without notice.

London Business School Annual Fund Scholarships

Scholarships open to all

Scholarships open to women only

Scholarships open to the Military

Scholarships available subject to nationality

Financial Need Bursaries

External Scholarships 

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Monday, January 24, 2011

University Entering Student Scholarships

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description:     The University of Montana Scholarship Program draws together many endowed scholarships and donations to be awarded to new international freshman and transfer students. Students only need to apply for admission to the University of Montana to be considered for the scholarships. A scholarship committee matches academically qualified applicants with the scholarship that best fits them.

Areas of Study:    
*All
Levels of Study:    
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region
 Award Information
Award Types:    
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount:     Up to $7,500
Number of Awards:     Varies
Award Coverage:     Room and board, tuition and fees.
Award Duration:     Renewable up to 4 years as long as academic requirements are met
Award Deadline:     Rolling
Award Notification Month:     Rolling

Eligibility Requirements
Requirements 1:     Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student.
Requirements 2:     Must have minimum score of TOEFL 500 PBT / 61 IBT or 5.5 IELTS or 69 MELAB.
Requirements 3:     Must rank in the top forty percent of students successfully completing secondary school in their country to be competitive.
Requirements 4:     ACT or SAT is optional, however if you have these scores we encourage you to submit them.

Instructions:     Applicants must submit a completed UM application for International Admissions. Please visit our website to apply.

Viterbo International Student Scholarship - Viterbo University Viterbo International Student Scholarship

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description:     The scholarship has both a work and a grant component. The amount awarded is based on student's academic ability and whether the student is living on or off campus.
Areas of Study:    
*All
Levels of Study:    
Undergraduate
Open to Students from Any Region

Award Information
Award Types:    
Scholarship
Avg. Award Amount:     $5,000-$8,000
Award Coverage:     Partial tuition.
Award Duration:     Maximum of 4 years
Award Deadline:     April 1 for fall semester

Eligibility Requirements
Requirements 1:     Must be an international undergraduate student.
Requirements 2:     Must have minimum TOEFL score of 525 PBT.
   
Instructions:     Download international student application from website and send with required documents.

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