The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarships 2019/2020 for post-graduate African students

Application Deadline: June 30th 2019
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship provides financial support to post-graduate African students who have been accepted onto MBA programmes at the top-10 leading Business Schools in the world. The Financial Times MBA Global Ranking for 2019 lists the top ten schools as; Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, University of Pennsylvania: Wharton, Ceibs, London Business School, University of Chicago: Booth, MIT: Sloan, Columbia Business School and University of California at Berkeley: Haas.
All successful African MBA applicants to the top ten Business Schools (as ranked by the Financial Times) are eligible to receive The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship regardless of domicile. The grant is awarded to successful candidates prior to the annual intake for that Business School. The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is intended to provide additional financial support to help African students bridge some of the financial burden attached to taking on MBA programmes, it will not be enough to act as the primary source of funding for these programmes.

Launched in 2011, The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship aims to help up to five students a year. Since launching, scholarships have been awarded to 35 students in total attending Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School, MIT:Sloan, Stanford Graduate School of Business, University of California at Berkeley:Haas, University of Chicago Booth, IE Business School Madrid, University of Cambridge: Judge Business School and Wharton University of Pennsylvania. Our scholars have come from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe, Ghana and Morocco.
How to apply
We are now receiving applications for 2019/20 intakes.

Eligible students should email mba@tyd-fo.co.uk sending the following information between 1 May and 30 June 2019:
• Full Name
• Nationality
• Full contact details
• Name of Business School where you have been accepted onto their MBA Programme
• Year of enrolment at the Business School
• Copy of offer letter from the Business School
• Copy of your CV
• Copy of your budget and funding shortfall (include all scholarship and loans information). Note, the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship is to help support by providing additional financial aid, it will not be enough to act as the primary source of funding for the MBA.
Applications received prior to 1 May 2019 or after 30 June 2019 will not be processed.

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship 2019/2020

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Research Programme 2019 (CAD 32,000 per annum)

Application Deadline: Ongoing
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Research (AIMS Research) is pleased to invite prospective postdoctoral fellows who hold a PhD degree in any mathematical science discipline to apply for one of fifteen postdoctoral fellowships available through the AIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellows Program in climate change science. This is in response to an urgent need to increase the number of high-end researchers who, with limited supervision, can conduct cutting-edge mathematical science research in Africa.
AIMS postdoctoral research fellows in climate change science will each benefit from financial support of up to CAD 32,000 per annum for a maximum duration of two years, extendable subject to approval. They will be based at one of the seven existing AIMS Research Centres, including Quantum Leap Africa. Beneficiaries may be affiliated to any recognized institution of higher learning located in the same country as the host AIMS Research Centre. Funding will be provided for fellows and their supervisors to attend one research school that will take place at AIMS Rwanda.

Eligibility

• Applicants can be from any country.
• Applicants must hold at least a PhD degree (or a recognized equivalent) in any field related to mathematical sciences before the start date of this position.
• Applicants should be interested in undertaking research within the climate change sciences and its related areas.
• Knowledge/interest in mathematical modelling would be an advantage.
• Applicants must be open-minded, and must be willing to conduct their research at their preferred AIMS Research Centre, or a designated partner institution in the same host country. The designated partner institution could be an academic/research institution or a non-academic institution (e.g. industry).

Financial Information

This is a two year extendable research position with a maximum total cost to AIMS of CAD 32,000 per annum. The cost includes a return flight ticket from the candidate’s home/institution to the AIMS Research Centre, tuition (if applicable), visa application, accommodation, living support, and health insurance.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted using the online application form, and should contain the following supporting documents:

• a completed personal details form,
• a completed research proposal form,
• a letter of motivation which outlines why you should be offered this position,
• most recent transcripts and attestation, and
• a current CV.

Your supporting documents should be ready for submission before you complete the online application form. Supporting documents should be saved as pdfs in the format: “name of the researchprogram_type of_document_AIMSentity/centre_monthyear_applicant’s name-surname”. For instance, the personal details form should be saved as “AIMSPostdoc_personaldetails_AIMSRwanda_Dec2018_SarahJake”.
Two academic referees from tertiary institutions should email confidential letters of support on your behalf to  aimspostdoc @nexteinstein.org using the subject line: AIMSPostdoc_supportletter_AIMSentity/centre_month/year_applicant’s name-surname’ e.g. ‘AIMSPostdoc _AIMSRwanda_Jun2018_JohnJake’. It is your responsibility to ensure that these letters of support are sent and received. Ensure to also download and send the ‘Instructions for Referee’ document and the above email address to your respective referees.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AIMS Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Research Programme 2019

Fully Funded Graduate Scholarships for International Students, South Korea

Korean Government is offering 780 fully funded scholarships for international students from 146 countries commencing Master degree, Doctoral degree, & research programs in 2018.The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) 2018 will be available at 64 universities in South Korea. The scholarship program will cover full tuition fees, settlement & monthly allowance, Korean language training, medical insurance, tickets, research allowance, etc. The application process will be divided into 2: by the embassies & the universities.

Level of Education

Scholarships available for Master degree, Doctoral degree, & Research programs.

Subjects or Fields of Study

Scholarships available for a wide range of subjects offered at the 64 universities.
The 64 universities are: Academy of Korean Studies, Chung-Ang University, Dankook University, Dongguk University (Seoul Campus), Ewha Womans University, Gachon University, GIST, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University, Inha University, KAIST, KDI School, Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Korea University, Kyunghee University, Myongji University, POSTECH, Sangmyung University, Seoul National University, Seoul Tech, Sogang University, Sookmyung Women’s University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University, UNIST, University of Seoul, Yonsei University, Chonbuk National University, Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Chungbuk National University, Chungnam National University, Daegu University, Dong-a University, Dongguk University (Gyeongju Campus), Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gyeongsang National University, Hallym University, Handong Global University, Hannam University, Hoseo University, Jeju National University, Jeonju University, Keimyung University, Kongju National University, Konyang University, Korea Tech, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Kyungpook National University, Kyungsung University, Namseoul University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong National University, Pusan National University, Semyung University, Silla University, Soonchunhyang University, Sunchon National University, Sunmoon University, University of Ulsan, Wonkwang University, Yeungnam University.

Amount of Scholarships

This scholarship program will pay full tuition fees, Korean language training, living allowance, settlement allowance, medical insurance, research allowance, tickets, etc.

Duration of Scholarships

Scholarships available for the duration of your study:

• 1 year Korean language training + 2 year Master program, or
• 1 year Korean language training + 3 year Doctoral program

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria below:

• Applicants are welcome from 146 countries outside South Korea.
• Applicants must be under 40 years old.
• Applicants must hold Bachelor degree for Master program, and hold Master degree for Doctoral program.
• Applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically.
• Applicants with certified scores in Korean (TOPIK) or English (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) will be given preference.
• Applicants in the field of engineering, technology, and natural science might be given preference.

Number of Scholarships Available

780 (seven hundred and eighty) scholarships are available for this program.

Nationality

Scholarships available for students from 146 countries. Please check their website for more detailed info.

Selection Criteria

Please take note on the above eligibility criteria carefully. More comprehensive list of the selection criteria are available on their website.

How to Apply

The application process is divided into 2: by the embassies and by the universities. Applicants must contact the local embassies in their country or contact the university for the application process.
Please check their website for further info and guidance on how to apply for this particular scholarship.

Application Deadline

The closing date for this scholarship is around March 2017. The embassies and the universities have their own deadline. Please contact them for more precise info on the deadline.
Please take note of the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be entertained!

Result Notification

Please contact the embassies or the universities for further info regarding the result.

Important Notes

• This scholarship program is for 780 international students from 146 countries.
• Scholarships are available for full time Master, Doctoral & Research programs.

Full Tuition + Allowance Undergraduate Scholarships, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) – South Korea, is offering full tuition fee + monthly allowance for living expenses & health insurance scholarships for all international students from any country (except South Korea) commencing undergraduate study in Spring & Fall 2018.

The scholarships will cover full tuition fee for 8 semesters, monthly allowance for living expenses and provide health insurance. Scholarship is available for the duration of your study: 8 semesters. Applicants must commence study in Spring / Fall 2018. This scholarship is not available for citizen of South Korea.

Level of Education

Scholarships are available for Undergraduate degree only.

Subjects or Fields of Study

Scholarships are available for any subjects or fields of study offered by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Amount of Scholarships

Successful candidate will receive full tuition fee, monthly allowance for living expenses and health insurance.

Duration of Scholarships

Scholarships are available for the duration of your study: 8 semesters.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria below:

• Applicants are welcome from any country except South Korea.
• Applicants must meet all the entry requirements for Undergraduate program at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
• Applicants must commence study in Spring / Fall 2018.
• Students must maintain GPA over 2.7 out of 4.3 at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Number of Scholarships Available

Unknown. Please contact Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology for more info.

Nationality

Scholarships available for all students from any country except South Korea. There is no other restriction on nationality.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on academic achievements and qualifications, all relevant documents submitted during admission, interview, etc.

How to Apply

You must apply online using their online application service. All relevant documents must be sent by post.
Please read the guidance and terms of the scholarship program on their website.

Application Deadline

The closing date for this scholarship program is October 25, 2017 for Spring semester, and June 29, 2018 for Fall semester.
Please take note of the deadline. Late submissions will not be entertained!

Result Notification

Applicants will be contacted for interview if necessary. Your final admission and scholarship result will be available on their website.

Important Notes

• Applicants are welcome from any country except South Korea.
• The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for 8 semesters, monthly allowance for living expenses, and health insurance.
• Application must be made online and all relevant documents must be sent by post.
• All applicants must pay application fee (US$ 80) for admission.
• Students must maintain GPA over 2.7 out of 4.3.

All Ongoing Undergraduate Scholarships For Students In Nigeria 2018/2019

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Isaac Inegbenehi

Undergraduate scholarship opportunities are being announced yearly. Yet, a lot of students miss scholarship opportunities because they are not informed. In this article, I have listed out the undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria right now and how you can apply this year.
Let me begin by saying that, Scholarship is what adds more beauty to your study in school. It accelerates your Jarking styles in any Nigerian University.
Each year, application opens for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards Tenable in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
The Honorable Minister of Education, invites applications from qualified Nigerian students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions to participate in the selection interviews.
All undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at Nigerian tertiary institutions are eligible
Application Deadline Varies each year
More details at www.fsb.gov.ng

Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD – Overseas:

Each year, the Federal Scholarship Board by the Federal Ministry of Education of Nigeria offers the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students to study in Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c
Application deadline: before the interview date starting March 8

PTDF Scholarships in Nigeria & Overseas (UK & France) for Undergraduate, Masters & PhD:

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Masters (MSc) and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the PTDF Scholarship Scheme.
The PTDF Scholarship is awarded for studies in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Previous deadline: 31 October
Apply for ptdf scholarship

State Government Scholarships

Rivers State Governor’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship for Indigenes and Non-indigenes (no longer offered)

The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for selection in the State Government Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme.
Previous Deadline: December 31st

Lagos State Scholarship Award – Local and Foreign

The Lagos State Government offers both Local and Foreign scholarships to indigenes and residents.
Local Scholarship:  This is for prospective students of Lagos State origin except otherwise directed by His Excellency. Students should be on full-time and not part-time studies in Nigerian tertiary institution.
Foreign Scholarship: This award is designed for students of Lagos State origin admitted for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in recognized tertiary institutions outside Nigeria.
Previous Deadline: November 13
Interested applicants are expected to purchase scratch card to participate. Visit www.lagosscholarship.org
Scholarships by Oil Companies

Agbami Scholarship for 100 and 200 Level Undergraduate Nigeria Students

Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and Engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, offers a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students of ALL the states of the Federation.
The Agbami Scholarship is open for Year 1 and 2 Nigerian University students
CLICK TO APPLY FOR AGBAMI SCHOLARSHIP NOW

Agip Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited offers Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for Undergraduate Nigerian 100 level Students.
Only candidates studying Engineering, Geology and Geosciences are eligible for the National Merit Award. For the Host Community merit Award (for students from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers states,) other fields of study may be considered.
Previous Deadline: March 9
click here to apply

Mobil Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

The Mobil Nigeria National UndergraduateScholarship Awards is open for students in Nigerian Universities. The scholarship is available to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Shell Scholarship for Nigeria University Students

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.
The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.
Previous deadline: September 18
Shell/SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarships
The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University Scheme is open for undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The merit based scholarship is open for full time undergraduates studying select engineering and science courses.
Previous deadline: 10 August
Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award (Not offered in 2015)
Each year the Nigeria LNG Limited opens application for Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award for first year Undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme started in 1998 as part of Nigeria LNG Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerian Citizens to enhance human capacity development.
Previous deadline was 31st July
Apply for lng scholarship
Total Nigeria Scholarship – National Merit Undergraduate Award
Each year, Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) demonstrates a high level of commitment towards the educational development of Nigerian Students through its annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies.
Previous deadline: November 22.
Apply for total scholarship
Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme (Not offered in 2015)
Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers the National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for full time 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.
Previous deadline was 25th April
NPDC/SEPLAT Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc Joint Venture as part of its Corporate Social Investment Programme has commenced its inaugural Undergraduate Scholarship Awards.
The scholarship awards is open to qualified and interested second year undergraduates of Nigerian Public Universities.
Previous deadline: not specific (Two (2) weeks from the date of announcement or publication of advert.)
Scholarship webpage

Other Scholarships

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships

The MTN Foundation, Nigeria offers its MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students in various fields of studies tenable at Nigerian tertiary institutions.
MTN foundation Scholarships will be renewed for the existing students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
Previous Deadline: September 6
Apply for mtn scholarship

MUSTE Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarships is offered for students in Nigerian Universities and higher institutions.
Deadline Varies

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students

Each year, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For 20 to 40 Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Scholarship is tenable at Nigerian higher institutions including Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education
Previous deadline: 18th August

David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships in Nigeria – for African Students

The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting  the Foundation’s vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries.
The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.
APPLY FOR OYEDEPO SCHOLARSHIP 2017

NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Women

Each year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia -NWAG- offers undergraduate Scholarships for 37 Nigerian female students (one per state of origin) in Nigerian universities on any course of study, in the amount of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000)
Flashlearners will keep you informed as the applications roll out. All you need to do is Sign up to our email newsletter below.

2018 Nigerian Agip Oil Company Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

2018 Nigerian Agip Oil Company Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

 Description

• Organization: Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC)
• Application Deadline 30 April, 2018
• Required Experience Bachelor's Degree/HND

Scholarship Details

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2017/2018 Session Tertiary Scholarship Scheme.

2017 / 2018 Nigerian Agip Oil Company Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

Category of Awards

• Host Communities Merit Award - For applicants strictly from NAOC Host Communities
• National Merit Award - For applicants from Non-Host communities 

Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:

• Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application (Only students admitted in 2017/2018 academic session)
• Application is open to 100 level students only.
• Only Indigenes of NAOC Host Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
• Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.

The following categories of students should not apply:

• 200 level students and above
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
• Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR

Aptitude Test
The aptitude test will take place at designated centers to be communicated to applicants on a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.

Deadline
Closing date for receipt of e-application is strictly Midnight 30th, April 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

To apply, follow the steps below:

• Click on "Apply Now" tab.
• Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
• Proceed to your email box to activate your account
• Click on: www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships to return to Scholarship site
• Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
• Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
• Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
• Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
• When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
• Recheck application information to avoid errors
• Click "Apply Now" to submit information
• You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
• Return to: www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
• Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
• If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 5, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)
  • Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number  
  • Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields  
  • Login with Email and Password to complete the form  
  • After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture  
  • Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number  
  • You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
• Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note

• Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents:
  • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
  • School ID Card
  • O’level Certificate
  • Admission Letter
  • Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
  • Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
  • Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
  • JAMB Result
• Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
• Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
• Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication
• Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board

To apply click the link below

https://scholastica.ng/schemes/apply/5076

Fully Funded Doctoral Scholarships in Engineering, Kochi University of Technology, Japan

Fully funded scholarships are available for all students commencing Doctoral degree (3 years) in 2018 & 2019 at Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kochi University of Technology – Japan.
The scholarships will cover your entrance examination fee, tuition fee, enrollment fee, monthly living expenses, travel expenses and initial living costs. The scholarships are for 1 year and can be extended up to 3 years subject to satisfactory progress. The program will be conducted in English. Applicants are expected to have high English proficiency.

Level of Education

Scholarships available for Doctoral degree only.

Subjects or Fields of Study

Scholarships available at the Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering.

Amount of Scholarships

The scholarships will cover the following:

• Entrance examination fee, enrollment fee & tuition fee.
• Monthly living expenses
• Travel expenses and initial living costs for international students living outside Japan.

Duration of Scholarships

Scholarships are available for 1 year and can be extended to up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress.
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