Gates Cambridge Scholarships to study in University of Cambridge, UK

Course(s) Offered: All fields

Course Level: Masters/PhD

Provider: University of Cambridge

Country To Study In: UK

Deadline: 12^thOctober/7^th  December 2016

Eligibility:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

·         a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom

·         applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:

·         PhD (three year research-only degree)

·         MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree)

·         One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The scholarship covers full tuition and living allowances for the total duration of your study

Method Of Application:

Applicants apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge and a Cambridge College via the Graduate Admissions Office, using the Graduate Application Form and supporting documents.

It is not possible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship without applying to the University of Cambridge. You must apply for admission as a postgraduate student to the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack.

Eligibility Group: International students

Official Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org/

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Top 10 Countries and schools Northern Nigerian Students Go For Study

The rate at which northern Nigerians seeks to study at some countries overseas is very high. Below are my top ten list.

1.       China: University of Science and Technology, Liaoning

2.       Malaysia: University of Kuala Lumpur

3.       India: University of Hyderabad

4.       Cyprus: Eastern Mediterranean University

5.       Turkey: Istanbul University

6.       Egypt: October 6 University

7.       Uganda: Kampala International University

8.       Ghana: Mahatma Gandhi University

9.       Benin Republic: Houdegbe North American University

10.   Sudan: University of Khartoum

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Write an essay for an award of $1000

Scholarship Level: You must be currently enrolled in an educational institution

Provider:  Marketing Results

Eligibility: 

You must be between 15 to 24 years of age, and be able to provide proof in the form of appropriate photo identification or birth certificate, at the discretion of Marketing Results.

You cannot be a friend or relative of any Marketing Results staff.

Scholarship Value:

One student will be awarded a $1000 scholarship

Method Of Application:

Write a 700 – 800 word essay that responds to the question, “How will the Internet and digital media influence the way we shop in 2025?”

Eligibility Group: International tudents

Deadline:  31 October 2016

Award Link: https://www.marketingresults.com.au/digital-marketing-scholarship/

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Honjo International Graduate Scholarship For Foreign Students

Course(s) Offered: Several Fields

Course Level: Graduates (Masters,PhD)

Provider: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Country To Study In: Japan

Deadline: 31^st October 2016

Eligibility:

(To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy ALL of the requirement criteria below.)

1.       The student does not possess Japanese citizenship.

2.      The student must be registered to attend or applying for a graduate school starting from April 1, 2016.

3.      To be eligible, students enrolled in a PhD Program must have been born after March 31, 1981. Those enrolled in a Master’s Program must have been born after March 31, 1986.

4.      The student must be able to assure the committee that he or she will be able to secure employment in their home country after graduating from a graduate school. This does not require him or her to have employment guaranteed or to return his or her home country immediately after graduating the university, but he or she is expected to have strong will of working in his or her home country in the future.

5.      The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and must be able to attend the events organized by the foundation and take part in the network as an alumni member.

6.      The student must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese. (no exception)

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The period of the scholarship is set in accordance with the shortest period of time required to complete the intended degree. The student, once awarded the scholarship will be able to choose the option (1), (2) or (3) as below.

(1) ¥200,000 per month for1 or 2 years

(2) ¥180,000 per month for 3 years

(3) ¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years

Method Of Application:

1. Please visit the website below and fill a form, and get your application number. Awarded candidates’ application numbers are announced on our website on January 31, 2016 so be advised to save the number you got. http://www.hisf.or.jp/english/index.html

2. Write down the application number on the application form and send the documents listed below to the Administration Office by a postal mail. To be sent by E-mail is not acceptable. Make sure to attach your photo to the form as instructed and fill the application form in Japanese by typed or hand-written.

Kindly visit the official website which is specified below for more application guidelines.

Eligibility Group: International Students

Official Website: http://hisf.or.jp/english/sch-f/index.html

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British Chevening Scholarship For Nigerian Students To Study In UK

Course(s) Offered: Several Fields

Course Level: Graduate (Masters, PhD)

Provider: British Government

Country To Study In: UK

Deadline: 8^th November 2016 

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Chevening Award you must:

·         Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country

·         Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended

·         Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.

·         Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, please refer to your country page for further details)

·         Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2017

·         Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017

Scholarship Value And Duration:

·         university tuition fees

·         a monthly stipend

·         travel costs to and from the UK

·         an arrival allowance

·         a homeward departure allowance

·         the cost of one visa application

·         a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Method Of Application:

Applicants must complete an online application at the website below

Eligibility Group: Nigerians and International Students

Official Website: http://www.chevening.org/nigeria/

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TRUDEAU Foundation Doctoral Scholarships In Canada

Course(s) Offered: Humanities, Social Science

Course Level: Graduate (PhD)

Provider: Trudeau Foundation

Country To Study In: Canada

Deadline: 9^th December2016

Eligibility:

·         Full-time first or second year students registered (or in the process of registering) in a doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences; and

·         Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered full-time in a doctoral program in Canada, or Canadian citizens registered full-time in a doctoral program outside of Canada. Up to one scholar in four per given year may be a foreign national registered full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution. This applies in particular to students from emerging nations.

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide:

·         $40,000 per year for three years;

·         $20,000 per year for three years, as research and travel allowance;

·         Opportunity for a fourth year: writing or dissemination scholarship;

·         Advice from a mentor from various spheres of Canadian public life, starting the second year of the scholarship;

·         Development of leadership potential;

·         Support from an outstanding community of scholars, fellows and mentors, and opportunities for interaction with 350 leaders and personalities in every sector of the humanities and social sciences;

·         Involvement in lively exchange with other researchers or scholars and a keen interest in contributing to public dialogue;

·         Collaboration with Trudeau mentors, fellows and scholars on interdisciplinary projects going beyond their own field of expertise;

·         Sharing of innovative ideas at events organized by or in conjunction with the Foundation

Method Of Application:

Applicants are advised to check the official website for application procedures

Eligibility Group: International Students

Official Website: http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/en/programs/doctoral-scholarships

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NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship For Nigerian Undergraduate Students

Course(s) Offered: Several Fields

Course Level: Undergraduate

Provider: NNPC/SNEPCo

Country To Study In: Nigeria

Deadline: 10^th August 2016

Eligibility:

·         Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria

·         Applicant must be in their second year of full time undergraduate study at any recognized Nigerian institution

·         Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 CPGA  in a 5 grade system

Field of study:

·         Petroleum Engineering

·         Mining Engineering

·         Instrumentation Engineering

·         Pharmacy

·         Geophysics

·         Economics

·         Materials / Corrosion Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Civil Engineering

·         Physics/Applied Physics

·         Geosciences/Geology

·         Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Chemical Engineering

·         Medicine

·         Agricultural Sciences

·         Banking & Finance

·         Medical Laboratory Technology

Scholarship Value And Duration:

Successful applicants will receive grants every year from their second year to the completion of their undergraduate study

Method Of Application:

All applicants are to complete an online application at the official website

 Eligibility Group: Nigerians only

Official Website: https://www.nnpc-snepco-scholarship.shell.com/Home.aspx

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GIBB Engineering & Architecture Scholarship For South African Students

Course(s) Offered: Engineering

Course Level: Undergraduate and Graduate (Masters)

Provider: GIBB Engineering & Architecture

Country To Study In: South Africa

Eligibility:

Students must be South African citizens with a valid ID Book / Card.
Students must be studying towards an Engineering Degree, Honours or Masters, with specialisation in the following disciplines: Civil, Electrical, Rail and Roads.
Students must have successfully completed their 1st year of study.
For students in University 2nd, 3rd year, Honours or Masters, studying in one of the fields mentioned above need to maintain a 60% average.

Scholarship Value And Duration:

The scholarship will cover a 12 months duration with  a free accommodation, tuition fee, travel costs, vacation employment.

Method Of Application:

Applicants must submit a complete scholarship application form

 Eligibility Group: South African students only

Deadline: 31^st August2016

Official Website: https://gibb.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/9150

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NITDA Scholarship Scheme For Nigerians

Course(s) Offered: Computer Related Fields

Course Level: Graduate (Masters, PhD)

Provider: NITDA

Country To Study In: Nigeria

Eligibility:

PhD: Only University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.

MSc: Holders of First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor's degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.

A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be Shortlisted.

Scholarship Duration:

The Masters programme will run for one year and the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.

Scholarship Value:

The scholarship covers full tuition fee.

Method Of Application:

You are to complete an online application at the registration portal

Eligibility Group: Nigerians Only

Deadline: 5 September2016

Official Website:

http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/

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Skoll MBA Scholarship To Study In University Of Oxford

Course(s) Offered: Business Administration

Course Level: Graduate (Masters)

Provider: University of Oxford

Country To Study In: UK

Eligibility:

To be considered, you need to meet the following criteria:

1.       Candidates must have started and grown a social venture that has been running for at least 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA, OR they have been responsible for leading a major expansion of an existing social venture or programme within a venture for 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA.

2.      Candidates must demonstrate evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with entrepreneurial leadership, and illustrate how these have influenced their career path thus far. These qualities include:

·         Single-mindedness and persistence in pursuit of a social/environmental benefit goal, including a willingness to face failure and start again

·         A bias towards action rather than reflection

·         A tendency to explore the environment for opportunities and resources

·         A willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks

·         A propensity to develop networks and draw upon their members to pursue mutual goals.

3.      Candidates must demonstrate how a business education can contribute to the wider development of the community within which they work. They will need to illustrate why a business degree at this stage of their career trajectory can help them amplify their impact.

4.      Candidates must demonstrate some evidence of their need for the Scholarship. This may be exhibited, for example, in previous work experiences or personal backgrounds which make self-funding the MBA a significant financial burden.

Scholarship Duration:

The scholarships if for full time MBA duration

Scholarship Value:

The scholarship covers full tuition and partial living allowance

Method Of Application:

1.       Apply for the MBA programme directly to Saïd Business School. You’ll need to do this during stages 1-3 of the MBA admissions process for the 2017-18 academic year.

2.      Tick the “Skoll Scholarship” box when you submit your MBA application! You’ll find this under the “Scholarships” section of the application.

3.      The MBA admissions team will assess your application to ensure you meet the academic requirements sought by the Saïd Business School. Then, if you are accepted onto the MBA programme, you will be eligible to apply for the Skoll Scholarship.

4.      Once you’ve received confirmation that you have been accepted onto the MBA programme, keep an eye on your emails as the Skoll Centre will send you a link to the Scholarship online application. See timelines below to know when to expect this.

5.      Complete the Skoll Scholarship online application. This consists of a series of short essay questions asking about your experience as an entrepreneur, your social impact, and why you believe you are a strong candidate for the scholarship

Eligibility Group: International Students

Deadline: The deadlines for Stage 1-3 admission rounds are: 

9 September 2016,

28 October 2016, and

6 January 2017 respectively.

Official Website:

http://skollscholarship.org/about/

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