International Scholarships to Education For Global Students from Developing Countries>>>2017-2018

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International Leaders Scholarship in George Washington University

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Scholarship in GeorgeWashington University USA

Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 5 Feb 2018 (yearly)
Study in:  United States of America
Course starts: Sept 2018
Last updated: 08 Aug 2017

Brief description: The Global Leaders Scholarship is for entering graduate students at the George Washington University who will coming back to their countries of basis to submit an application to helps learned through their official education at the George Washington University. The Scholarship is planned for George Washington University graduate students who will be future leaders in their arenas in their home countries.
Host Institution(s): George Washington University, Washington DC, United States of America
Field of study: Masters and Doctoral curriculums below the following schools offered at Foggy Lowest campus:
v  School of Engineering and Applied Science
v  College of Professional Studies
v  Graduate School of Education and Human Development
v  Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
v  Elliott School of International Affairs
v  School of Business (Executive Education program is not eligible)

Number of Awards: About Three Scholarship
Target group: Students from the following countries or regions:
v  China (PRC)
v  Cambodia
v  Eastern Europe
v  Laos
v  Latin America
v  Mongolia
v  Sub-Saharan Africa
v  The Caribbean
v  U.S.S.R. Successor States
v  Vietnam

Scholarship value/duration: The reward will protection up to eighteen credit times. The grantee is to afford capitals from other foundations for books, living, and other costs, and must afford guarantee of this funding. A Scholarship is renewable every annual for an increasing maximum of 3 years for Master’s applicants and up to 5 years for doctoral applicant.
Eligibility: Students property or proposing to submit an application for an F-1 visa  and who are from the following countries or regions: China, Cambodia, Europe, Laos, Latin America, Mongolia, Africa, U.S.S.R. Successor States, Vietnam, are qualified to submit an application. This Scholarship is for students who have not studied or worked in the U.S. or other countries sidewise from their home country. Please note that permanent peoples, occupant aliens and U.S. Peoples are not qualified for this Scholarship. Candidates must have an F-1 (J-1 visa for Fulbright applicants only), no exclusions.
Scholarships are presented to highly skilled incoming George Washington University full-time graduate degree program seeking students who have increased admission to the University and whose program is on the main Foggy Lowest Campus. As portion of the admissions procedure, candidates must have approved the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 on the paper-grounded exam or 100 on the internet grounded exam, or an IELTS global band score of 7.5 (with no specific band lower 6.0).
Application instructions: Students need to submit an application for admission individually through the online procedure. No Scholarship candidates will be measured who have not completed the admissions application, as well as payment of their application payment. Candidates must submit an application via the online proposals gateway by the closing date, 5 February 2018, 12:00 PM (NOON) EST. Guidelines on how to submit an application through the gateway can be found here.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link set up below) to contact the online submissions gateway and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.gwu.edu/~fellows/fellowships/global_leaders.html
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Location: 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA

Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Global Students to Development

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Scholarship from University of Warwick

PhD Degree


OPENS 1 AUG 2017
Closing date: 19 Jan 2018 (yearly)
Study in: London, United Kingdom
Course starts: October 2018
Last updated: 26 Jul 2017

Brief description: The Chancellor’s International Scholarships are assigned yearly via a joined postgraduate research scholarship competition and are exposed to all abroad students in any discipline presented at Warwick University.
Host Institution(s): University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Level/Field of study: PhD programme in every discipline presented at Warwick University
Number of Scholarships: 25 Minimum.
Target group: Students classified as ‘abroad’ students for fees purposes
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Rewards prepared for admission in Autumn 2017 will contain both of the following:
• The full payment of abroad tuition fees (worth up to £20,730 at 17/18 charges, this amount is likely to growth with increase for 2018/19)
•  A preservation stipend in line with RCUK rates (conditional £14,800* for full time reward owners in 2018/19)
•  Measurement of finance: 3.5 years unless you are already in your 1st year of study when you submit an application then the length of finance will be concentrated consequently
Eligibility: •  Candidates for a Chancellor’s International Scholarship must also be submit an application for a PhD at the University of Warwick to start in October 2018;
•  Students presently registered on a PhD or MPhil/PhD at the University of Warwick may submit an application in their 1st year of registration only.
•  Candidates must imagine to be ‘abroad’ students for fees determinations, but there is no other nationality criteria;
• Candidates may be from every discipline at Warwick.
Application instructions: Applications for the Chancellor’s International Scholarships to be measured for 2018/19 entry will open on 1 August 2017.
New candidates can submit an application for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship by completing the Combined Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarship Application form. If you are qualified for this scholarship you will be inquired if you would like to be considered for financing as part of your application to the University. The closing date for submit an application is 23:59pm (GMT) on Friday, 19 January 2018.
It is essential to browse the  Guidance Notes for Applicants and browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website for visiting to know more about this Scholarship for Application: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/gsp/scholarship/typesoffunding/chancellorsinternational
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Location: Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Netherlands Scholarship Programme

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Netherlands Government Scholarships
Masters/PhD/Short Courses
Deadline: varies
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 2016/2017
Last updated: 25 Feb 2016


Brief description: The Netherlands Scholarship Programmes (NFP) promotes ability building within organisations in 51 countries by providing scholarships for teaching and education for professionals. The NFP proposes scholarships for experienced Master studies, PhD studies, or short courses presented at participating Dutch Universities.
Host Institution(s): Dutch Universities that offer NFP skilled programmes/courses.
Level/Field(s) of study: NFP-qualified Masters Programme, PhD programmes or Short Courses. Find a course/programme at this link then contact the Dutch higher education institution that proposes that course to get out whether it is NFP-skilled.
Target group: The NFP is intended for professionals who are nationals of and work and live in one of the 51 NFP countries. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
Scholarship value/inclusions: An NFP scholarship is proposed to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. If applicable, the scholarship holder is projected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.
Eligibility: To be qualified you:
• must be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list;
• must have an employer’s statement that complies with the format EP-Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
• must not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development. Organisations that are measured to have their own means for staff development are for example:
– multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft),
– large national and/or a large commercial organisations,
– bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid),
– multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB),
– Global NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
• must have an official and valid passport;
• must not receive more than one scholarship for courses that take place at the same time;
• must have a government statement that meets the necessities of the country in which the employer is established (if applicable).
Application instructions: You need to submit an application directly with a Dutch higher education institution of your choice. Contact the Dutch higher education institution which proposes the NFP-eligible course of your choice for application procedures. Closing date varies depending on the course and the University. You can observe the closing date overview at this link.
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.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlands-fellowship-programmes
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Location: Netherlands

ISS PhD Scholarships in Development Studies

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Global Institute of Social Studies
PhD Degree
Deadline: 1 Sept 2016 (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts 1 December 2016
Last updated: 26 May 2016

Brief description: The Global Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and situated in The Hague (The Netherlands), is recruiting excellent students for 5 PhD scholarships in Development Studies within the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice.
Host Institution(s): Global Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and situated in The Hague (The Netherlands)
Level/Field of study: In the 2016 round, four PhD scholarships are presented for research linked to the following cross-cutting themes in the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice: Global Development and Social Justice; Migration; Environment and climate change; Social security and inequality; and variance.
One PhD scholarship is presented for research on topics interrelated to the Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa.
Number of Awards: Five
Target group: Non-EU Global students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:PhD students will be given a scholarship of €1,630 for every month, plus an additional allowance to cover the costs of their field work, which normally takes place during the second year into the PhD programme.
The PhD scholarships are for a greatest period of 4 years, starting 1 December 2016 or as soon thereafter as probable.
Eligibility: The PhD scholarships are presented only for citizens of countries that are not part of the European Economic Area. For all scholarships, candidates should submit the following:
a. Proof of having obtained an MA Degree in one of the Social Sciences or equivalent, comprising at least 4 years of study at a globally recognised university or Institute for Higher Education, as evidenced by certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and by copies of academic transcripts.
b. A research offer in one of the areas indicated above (4-6 pages).
c. Good command of English, both orally and in writing, as evidenced by holding a degree from an English-speaking university or by supplying the results of a ability test from a recognized authority (such as TOEFL, IELTS or British Council).
d. Names of at least three referees, who should be capable to give information about the candidate’s academic strengths.
Application instructions:  Applications for the 5 scholarships can be sent to the ISS selection committee PhD scholarships 2016. More information can be obtained from Professor Wil Hout, Deputy Rector for Research – hout[at]iss.nl.  Applications should be submitted by 1 Sep 2016.
It is essential to brows 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: http://www.iss.nl/news_events/iss_news/detail_news/news/5384-5-phd-positions-in-development-studies
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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

DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development Postgraduate Courses

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DAAD Scholarships
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Germany
Next course: starts AY 2017/2018
Last updated: 21 Apr 2016
Brief description: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships in Germany for worldwide students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at given that academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further expert studies.
Host Institution(s): German Universities donation development-related postgraduate courses

Level/Field(s) of Study: See the list of eligible development-related postgraduate courses for 2017/2018.
Number of Scholarships: Restricted
Target group: Young professionals from developing countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The scholarships consist of monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral applicants; payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; and travel allowance, unless these operating cost are enclosed by the home country or another source of funding.
The scholarship duration is 12 to 24 months (depending on the particular institution)
Eligibility: • Works either for a public authority or a state or personal company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and implementation of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally 4 years) in a related subject.
• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least 2 years of related professional experience.
• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than 6 years old.

• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German talents at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended.
• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certifi cate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
Application instructions: Applications must be made directly to the particular course except for Cameroon where applications must be submitted via the German Embassy. Please refer to the respective course websites for the application method, the application closing date, and the documents to be submitted. Closing date varies depending on the course but falls around August-October 2016.
It is essential to visit the 2017/2018 brochure and browse the authorized website to access the application form and for complete information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=3&origin=190&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=1&detail=10000008
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Location: Germany

ISS PhD Scholarships in Development Studies

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Worldwide Institute of Social Studies
PhD Degree
Deadline: 30 June 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 1 Sept 2016
Last updated: 26 May 2016
Brief description: The Worldwide Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands), is recruiting outstanding students for 5 PhD fellowships in Development Studies within the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice.
Host Institution(s): Worldwide Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands)
Level/Field of study: In the 2016 round, four PhD fellowships are obtainable for research  interrelated to the following cross-cutting themes in the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice: Global Development and Social Justice; Migration; Environment and climate change; Social protection and inequality; and Conflict.
One PhD fellowship is presented for research on topics interrelated to the Centre for Frugal improvement in Africa.
Number of Awards: 5
Target group: Non-EU Worldwide students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: PhD students will accept a fellowship of €1,630 per month, plus an additional allowance to cover the costs of their field work, which normally takes place during the second year into the PhD programme.
The PhD scholarships are for a maximum period of 4 years, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon thereafter as probable.
Eligibility: The PhD scholarship are presented only for citizens of countries that are not part of the European Economic Area. For all fellowships, candidates should submit the following:
a. Proof of having obtained an MA Degree in one of the Social Sciences or equivalent, comprising at least 4 years of study at an internationally recognised university or Institute for Higher Education, as evidence by certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and by copies of academic transcripts.
b. A research suggestion in one of the areas indicated above (4-6 pages).
c. Good command of English, both orally and in writing, as evidenced by holding a degree from an English-speaking university or by supplying the results of a aptitude test from a recognised authority (such as TOEFL, IELTS or British Council).
d. Names of at least three referees, who should be able to supply information about the candidate’s academic strengths.
Application instructions: Applications for the five fellowships can be sent to the ISS selection committee PhD fellowships 2016 – phdfellowships2016[at]iss.nl. More information can be obtained from Professor WilHout, Deputy Rector for Research – hout[at]iss.nl.  Applications should be submitted by 15 June 2016.
It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: The Hague, Netherlands