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Civil Society Foundation Leadership Scholarships

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Open Society Foundation Scholarships
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Sept 2016 (yearly)
Study in: Various Countries
Course starts: Aug/Sept 2017
Last updated: 25 Jul 2016

Brief description: The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) offer fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional brilliance and a deep commitment to leading affirmative social change in their communities.
Host Institution(s): Host Universities in China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK and United States
Level/ Field of study: Master’s Degree Programme in the following areas:
• Communications & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
Number of Awards: Unspecified.
Target group: The honors are presented to citizens of the following countries:  Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Scholarship value/inclusions: CSLA grantees achieve full funding for their degree studies, including accommodation and travel to the CSLA summer school prior to their studies, return travel to their host university, a living remuneration for the duration of their studies, tuition fees and health insurance, a small fund for professional development, and travel to grantee conferences.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • • be a citizen of an appropriate country
  • • demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • • have outstanding academic records and an earned bachelor’s degree before applying
  • • have proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German, or French) at a level compulsory for admission by partner universities, as evidenced by standardized language test scores
  • • be capable to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July or August 2017 and start their degree program in August or September 2017
  • • be capable to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as requisite by the host country
  • • demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development
Application instructions: Attracted candidates must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be measured for CSLA support. Please note that some universities necessitate a separate application for graduate study at that institution. In these cases, Open Society will notify applicants and assist with the university application process. Closing date is 15 September 2016.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708
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Location: France

ANGUS-SAWISE Scholarships in Science and Engineering for African Women

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SA WISE Scholarships in Africa

Undergraduate Degree
Deadline: 30 November (annual)
Study in: Africa
Last updated: 06 May 2016

Brief description:  Every year the Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) prizes the Angus Scholarship, to a Sub-Saharan black woman graduate with 70% or above grade average in her subject of study. The scholarship is honored for one year of tertiary study at Honours level (or 4th year level of study) in every field of science and engineering. The successful candidate should become an active member of SAWISE.
Host Institution(s):  Not specified.
Field of study:  Science and Engineering
Number of Awards:  1 scholarships is honored every year.
Target group:  Women from Sub-saharan Africa.  South African candidates will be given preference.
Scholarship value/inclusions:  The scholarship is honored for one year of tertiary study at Honours level (or 4th year level of study). Contact the scholarship contributor for more information.
Eligibility:  Contact the scholarships contributor for more information.
Application instructions:  It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Application closing date is 30 November yearly.
Contact information:  SAWISE Scholarships committee
                                      P O Box 34085
                                      Rhodes Gift
                                      7707
                                      Enquiries:
                                      sawise.scholarships@gmail.com

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://web.uct.ac.za/org/sawise/scholarshipangus.html

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Location: Africa

ADB Scholarships at University of Auckland

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ADB/University of Auckland
Masters Degree
Deadline: 30 July 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: 2017
Last updated: 26 May 2016

Brief description: The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme plans to offer an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific area. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic institution.
Host Institution(s): University of Auckland, New Zealand
Field(s) of study: The University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship system are limited to the following:
• Master of International Business
• Master of Commerce (International Business)
• Masters Programmes in Engineering
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)

Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Target group: Nationals of an ADB borrowing member
Scholarship value/inclusions: The ADB-JSP offers for the scholar’s tuition fees, airfare to and from Auckland, basic cost of living, health and medical insurance, and a special scholarship for thesis preparation (for scholars engaged in research).
Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be / have:
  1. A national of an ADB borrowing member (candidates from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not suitable for the ADB-JSP). For a list of current developing member countries browse ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
  2. Gained admission to an approved masters or doctoral programme at an approved academic institution.
  3. A bachelors degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
  4. At least 2 years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
  5. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be capable to pursue studies.
  6. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programmes which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
  7. In good health.
  8. Suitable candidates should agree to return to their home country after completion of studies under the programme.
  9. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not suitable for the Scholarship.
  10. Staff of JSP-designated institutions are not suitable to submit an application to their own institution.
  11. Candidates living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not suitable for scholarships.
  12. ADB-JSP does not support candidates who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
  13. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.
Application instructions: Only after you have gained admission to an entitled postgraduate programme listed above for the 2017 intake and received an Official Offer of Place from the University of Auckland can you submit an application for the scholarship. Thus, you must first submit an application for admission ONLINE as a global candidate for one of the suitable programmes.
To submit an application for the scholarship, you will need to complete and submit the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship application form and either post or courier with all required documents to the University. Applications for 2017  will close on 20 July 2016.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/international-students/is-scholarships-loans-and-funding/is-asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship.html


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Location: University of Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Students

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Kofi Annan Foundation/ESMT Scholarships

MBA Degree
Deadline: 30 Sept (yearly)
Study in: Germany
Course starts: Jan 2017
Last updated: 27 May 2016
Brief description: The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation offers Scholarships for brilliant and motivated students from developing countries that permit them to gain a 1-year full-time MBA degree at ESMT.
Host Institution(s): ESMT European School of Management and Technology, Germany in cooperation with the Kofi Annan Business Schools Foundation in The Hague, Netherlands.

Field(s) of study: 1-year, full-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Number of Scholarships: Up to 5 scholarships are accessible 1 year.
Target group: Residents of one of the UN-listed LDCs, LLDCs, or of Palestine
Scholarship value/inclusions: The fellowship covers full tuition and fees and a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Eligibility: Candidates must be local in one of the UN’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs),Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) or Palestine. Applications are confident from applicants who hold at least a bachelor’s degree from any academic discipline and demonstrate 3 years of post-graduate professional experience. All candidates are required to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) before gaining admission to the ESMT Full-time MBA program.
After graduation, Fellows are projected to commit to returning to their home countries or regions to participate for at least 3 years in the development of the local or regional economy.
Application instructions: Scholarships can be granted only after an applicant has been admitted to the ESMT MBA program.  Applications are only received online via ESMT’s website. Potential candidates may also submit a CV for a preliminary check to determine whether they are qualified to submit an application. The application closing date for the MBA is 30 September.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: The Hague, Netherlands

DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans to Education

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DRD-SA Scholarship

Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 July 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  South Africa/Germany
Course starts: Jan-May 2017
Last updated: 25 Jun 2016

Brief description: The DRD proposes a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships for every year for candidates from Sub-Saharan African countries with an outstanding academic record, to pursue development-related Masters and PhD studies.
Host Institution(s): University of the Western Cape, South Africa/Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum, Germany

Field of study: Scholarships are vacant for full-time students of:
• MA in Development Studies
• Master in Public Administration
• the MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme)
• the different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC)
Number of Awards: Limited
Target group: The scholarships are projected for nationals of Sub-saharan African countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions: Scholarships consist of monthly allowances of 650 Euro for Master applicants and 900 Euro for PhD applicants plus travel allowances. Mobility scholarships are also vacant for Master students every year.
Eligibility: Scholarship candidates are advised to carefully read about the specific entry necessities and course application method of the programme of their choice. The information is vacant from the respective programmes sections. In addition to programme requirements, all candidates have to meet the following requirements:
•  Candidates should be from Sub-Sahara Africa
•  Candidates should have an excellent academic record – at least 70% for your last degree
•  Candidates should submit an application within 3 years of having completed their previous degree
•  The study must have been completed at an internationally recognised university
•  The previous degree (Baccalaureus or Master) should have been an academic discipline which is related to  Development Studies or Public Administration
•  South African students are necessary to have an honours degree in order to be admitted to a Masters degree course.  Other students need the equivalent of a 4 year undergraduate degree
• Candidates must supply evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution

• Work and/or voluntary experience in your field of interest would be a recommendation
• Women are encouraged to submit an application
• South African students are confident to submit an application
• Candidates must be capable to study fulltime at the UWC for the required period.
Application instructions: For candidates of the MPA, the MA in Development Studies as well as PhD applicants, you will have to fill in an electronic application form by 31 July 2016.  For the MADM, there is a separate online application to be submitted by 31 December 2017; please refer to the “How to apply” section of the Bochum programme or the course homepage.
It is essential to visit the authorized website to access the electronic application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: Fachhochschule Bochum University of Applied Sciences KIT Kommunikation, Innovation, Transfer, Bochum Süd, Lennershofstraße 140, 44801 Bochum, Germany

NYU Wagner Public Service Scholarships for African Women

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NYU Wagner Scholarships

Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: Jan-May (yearly)
Study in:  New York, USA
Last updated: 14 Apr 2016
Brief description: Wagner announces a call for applications for the African Women Public Service Scholarship, a scholarship program made probable by a contribution from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which expands the opportunity for African women to systematize for public service in their home countries.
Host Institution(s): NYU Wagner, USA

Field of study: As scholas at NYU Wagner, African women study in one of two graduate programs: the 2-year Master of Public Administration or the 1-year Executive MPA: Concentration on International Public Service Organizations.
Number of Awards: Not specific.
Target group: African Women
Scholarship value/inclusions: The awards for either program will support tuition, housing, travel to and from the United States and a small stipend to cover books and miscellaneous expenses.
Eligibility: To succeed for the Scholarship, prospective candidates must meet the general admissions criteria stipulated here and be citizens and resident in an African country at the time of application. NYU Wagner’s admissions committee pays particular awareness to applications from women who possess strong academic records; who have a demonstrated commitment to public service; and for whom a Wagner education would significantly enhance their capacity to have a deep and lasting impact on public service issues in their home country and region.

Candidates commit to return to their particular home countries at the conclusion of the program with the goal of assuming a leadership situation on the continent where they can meaningfully donate to the challenges currently confronting Africa.
Application instructions: There are not special forms or applications to fill out to be measured for the African Women Public Service Fellowship. You will automatically be measured for all scholarships, including the African Women Public Service Scholarship.  Applicants must submit their application for admissions by browse or May closing date.
It is essential to browse this page and the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: http://wagner.nyu.edu/global/fellowships/awpsf
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Location: New York, NY, USA

University of Otago Worldwide Research Master’s Scholarship

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Scholarships in University of Otago

Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Oct 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: 2017
Last updated: 13 Feb 2016
Brief description: The University of Otago Worldwide Master’s reward presents funding to support worldwide Master’s students studying at the University of Otago.   Research Master’s scholarships support students during the thesis part of a research Master’s degree.
Host Institution(s): University of Otago, New Zealand
Level/Field(s) of study: Qualified thesis-based Masters Programme under the following divisions: Commerce/School of Business, Health Science, Humanities, Sciences.

Number of Scholarships: Only 4 – 1 per each one division
Target group: Worldwide students
Scholarship value/inclusions: NZ$13,000 stipend per annum, worldwide tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)
Eligibility: Candidates must be:
•  obtaining their first Master’s qualification
•  worldwide students
•  undertaking a thesis-based Master’s
Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the candidate’s potential for research. Due to the limited number of these scholarships, candidates necessitate very good grades to be successful.  The University only recommends applying if your grades in the later years of your degree are at A or A+ level.
Application instructions: Funding has already been awarded for 2016. If you wish to submit an application for funding for 2017, please make sure your application has been submitted no later than 1 October 2016.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: Otago University (Dunedin), Otago 9016, New Zealand

Tilburg University Scholarships for Education in Netherlands

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Scholarships of Tilburg University
MA,MSc or LLM  Degree

Deadline: 7 August 2016
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 2016-2017
Last updated: 12 May 2016

Brief description:  Tilburg University proposes scholarships for academic excellence for the 2016-2017 academic session. Candidates of every nationality are appropriate to submit an application for this scholarship. This is awarded to undertake (Research) Master’s program (MA,MSc or LLM) program. University proposes a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most aggravated people to Netherlands.
Tilburg University is a public research university specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg in the southern part of the Netherlands .For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide students.
Applicants must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University and will require proving their language proficiency before departure. For every language there is a minimum CEFR level of proficiency that needs to be met.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded within the Tilburg Law School, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg School of Humanities and Tilburg School of Catholic Theology.


Course Level: Scholarships are presented for (Research) Master’s program (MA, MSc or LLM) at Tilburg University.

Scholarship Provider: Tilburg University, Netherlands

Eligibility: Tilburg Law Scholarship: Tilburg Law has 2 types of scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg Law School (TLS). The TLS Global Scholarship is graduated from one of the listed universities. TLS Montesquieu Scholarship is for Non-EU/EEA students who are admitted to the prestigious LLM Research Master in Law.
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship and Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: To succeed for a TSB Scholarship for Academic merit and Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship for Academic merit, you must fulfill the following admission requirements, in addition to the regular requirements for admission to a Master’s program:
-Applicants must have been (unconditionally) admitted to one of the graduate programs at Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences for the academic year 2016-2017
-Applicants must have achieved outstanding study results in their relevant (under) graduate program. As an indication, the student must have graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) or must be among the top 10% of their class
-To verify that you are an outstanding student you can send us a declaration from your university saying that you belonged to the top 10% of your class or with your average grade. This is not essential if your common grade is particular on your transcript of records.
-Applicants should fill in the Scholarship Application Form
-Applicants must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University

Scholarship Open: Tilburg University Scholarships are release for worldwide students.

Scholarship Description: For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships presented for outstanding worldwide students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).
-TLS Global Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg Law has the TLS Global Scholarship presented for outstanding worldwide non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg Law School (TLS).
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 8 scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide EU/EEA and non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (TSB).
-Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg School of Humanities has a number of scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide EU/EEA and non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg School of Humanities (TSH).
-TST Scholarship for Academic Merit: Tilburg School of Catholic Theology proposes one TST Scholarship for Academic brilliance to an outstanding non-EU student. The scholarship consists of a grant of € 5,000 to partially cover the student’s living expenses. The application closing date for the TST Scholarship for Academic merit is April 1. Please fill out the application form and upload it in our online application method MySAS.


Number of award(s): For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships vacant. Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 8 scholarships and Tilburg School of Catholic Theology offers one TST Scholarship for Academic merit.

Duration of award(s): Tilburg University Scholarships for Academic merit are awarded for one academic year.

What does it covers: TLS Global Scholarship: The TLS Global Scholarship is a tuition fee waiver of 25% for students who graduated from one of the universities listed below. For the academic year 2016/2017 this means that students from these listed universities pay a tuition fee of € 10,500 (instead of the normal tuition fee of € 14,000).
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship: The TSB Scholarship for Academic merit consists of a scholarship of € 5.000 to partially cover the living expenses of the students during their stay here in Tilburg. Additional to this, non-EEA scholarship students receive a partial tuition waiver (up to € 9.000 at a tuition fee of € 14.000,- / subject to change) .
-Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: EU/EEA students-The TSH Scholarship for Academic merit for EU/EEA students consists of a scholarship of € 5.000 to partially cover the living expenses of the students during their stay here in Tilburg. Non-EEA students-The TSH Scholarship for Academic merit for non-EEA students consists of a partial tuition waiver. In 2015/2016 this was a waiver of € 9.000, which left a tuition fee of € 4.000. The exact amounts for 2016/2017 will be published later this year.
-TST Scholarship for Academic Excellence: The scholarship consists of a grant of € 5,000 to partially cover the student’s living expenses.
Selection Criteria: On the basis of the following selection criteria, the selection committee will select the recipients of the TSH Scholarship for Academic merit:
-The academic results in the relevant (under)graduate program
-The quality and content of the Scholarship Application Form
-The language test score
-Extracurricular activities

Notification: All TSB Scholarship and THS Scholarship candidates will be informed about the outcome of the scholarship selection committee by early May 2016.

How to Apply: Students do not need to submit an application for TLS scholarship. All admitted students to the qualified masters programme will receive the tuition fee waiver automatically. To submit an application for Scholarship for Academic merit you should:
-Download the Scholarship Application Form
-State in the application form that you graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) in a relevant (under)graduate program, by providing your calculated GPA and/or proof that you belong to the top 10% of your class
-Upload the Scholarship Application Form in our Online Application System MYSAS, together with your application for the Master’s program before the Scholarship closing date


Website: Administration Web site https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/scholarships/TSBscholarships/
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Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands