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PASET Regional Scholarship & Innovation Fund 2024 for PhD Scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 16th September 2024

Applications are now open for the PASET Regional Scholarship & Innovation Fund, The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative that aims to close the skills gap in the applied sciences, engineering and technology (ASET) necessary for socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) is the flagship program of PASET. Rsif supports PhD students, post-doctoral scientists and universities in SSA to establish high-quality training, research and innovation environments and to develop institutional capacity for the benefit of the whole region. 

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarships available for this call are 20. Of these, 16 will be awarded to Kenyan nationals based on PASET’s 80/20 rule for contributing countries, and 4 will be awarded to nationals of other countries in sub–Saharan Africa.

DURATION

The duration of the PhD Scholarship is 3 to 4 years, within which time, the scholar undertakes a 6-12 months ‘sandwich’ placement at an international partner university, research institute or private company.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of any country in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Have a relevant master’s degree related to the Rsif fields of study.
  • Meet the specific admission requirements of the Rsif AHU that hosts the PhD program.
  • Be 35 years of age and below at the date of application.
  • Be willing to enrol full-time in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Should not be holding another PhD scholarship when applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
  • Be willing to spend 6-12 months in a ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
  • Be willing to work on a research topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
  • Priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.

Scholarship Worth

  • University tuition fee and research costs.
  • A monthly allowance to cover living expenses such as accommodation and meals while at the Rsif AHU and while on a sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
  • Return travel from home country to the Rsif AHU.
  • Return travel from the Rsif AHU to the International Partner InstituteVisas and student permits.
  • Annual medical and personal accident insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

a)     Only complete applications submitted online will be accepted. Applications submitted by email or hardcopy will not be considered.

b.) Applications will be screened for plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism will invalidate the application.

DEADLINE

Deadline for applications 16th September 2024 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3)

Please address any questions to: The Manager, Regional Coordination Unit (RCU), icipe Rsifscholarships@icipe.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PASET Regional Scholarship & Innovation Fund

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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2025/2026 for full-time doctoral study at a UK university (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 15 October 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships. Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.

Applicant Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
  • Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
  • By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
  • Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2025.
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

Financial assistance

Each scholarship provides:

  • Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
  • Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
  • Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
  • Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
  • Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
  • Family allowances, as follows (rates quoted at current levels):
    • If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £297 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
    • If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £297 per month and child allowance of £297 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
    • If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

Nomination Procedure:


As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.

There are three types of nominator invited to participate in the PhD scholarship programme: 

Participating nominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.


Applicants must upload the following documents with the application:

  • Proof that they are a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country: a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
  • Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English. Where any transcripts are missing or do not include all pages, the application will be considered ineligible.
  • References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details.
  • A supporting statement, in PDF format, signed and either on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

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The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships 2024 (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 16th September 2024 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3)

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative that aims to close the skills gap in the applied sciences, engineering and technology (ASET) necessary for socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) is the flagship program of PASET. Rsif supports PhD students, post-doctoral scientists and universities in SSA to establish high-quality training, research and innovation environments and to develop institutional capacity for the benefit of the whole region.

The scholarships available for this call are 20. Of these, 16 will be awarded to Kenyan nationals based on PASET’s 80/20 rule for contributing countries, and 4 will be awarded to nationals of other countries in sub–Saharan Africa.

DURATION

The duration of the PhD Scholarship is 3 to 4 years, within which time, the scholar undertakes a 6-12 months ‘sandwich’ placement at an international partner university, research institute or private company.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of any country in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Have a relevant master’s degree related to the Rsif fields of study.
  • Meet the specific admission requirements of the Rsif AHU that hosts the PhD program.
  • Be 35 years of age and below at the date of application.
  • Be willing to enrol full-time in a PhD program at an Rsif AHU in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Should not be holding another PhD scholarship when applying to the Rsif PhD scholarship.
  • Be willing to spend 6-12 months in a ‘sandwich’ training at an international partner university, research institute or private company.
  • Be willing to work on a research topic that aligns with and contributes to national or regional development in Africa.
  • Priority for the scholarships will be given to women and existing young academic faculty who do not have a PhD.
  • University tuition fee and research costs.
  • A monthly allowance to cover living expenses such as accommodation and meals while at the Rsif AHU and while on a sandwich placement at an International Partner Institute.
  • Return travel from home country to the Rsif AHU.
  • Return travel from the Rsif AHU to the International Partner Institute
  • Visas and student permits.
  • Annual medical and personal accident insurance.

The PASET Rsif PhD scholarship does not cover:

  • Extra support for family members/ dependents, including children and spouses.
  • Additional return tickets to the home country for personal reasons.
  • Application costs to AHUs including certifying and equating of certificates

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

a)     Only complete applications submitted online will be accepted. Applications submitted by email or hardcopy will not be considered.

b.) Applications will be screened for plagiarism. Evidence of plagiarism will invalidate the application.

DEADLINE

Deadline for applications 16th September 2024 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time; UTC+3)

Please address any questions to: The Manager, Regional Coordination Unit (RCU), icipe Rsifscholarships@icipe.org

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarship

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Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships 2025 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 22 July, 2024 4pm SAST.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships. Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Sol Plaatje Educational Project invite applications for the postgraduate study in South Africa 2025. The program will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. Continued funding depends upon satisfactory progress and academic reports.

In 2025, the program will be making awards only to those studying in three areas:

  1. Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
  2. Education policy and practice
  3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
  4. Journalism and Communications

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:

  • be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
  • be normally resident in one of the above countries
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a South African university

Benefits

  • In 2025, the value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. We support both full and part-time Masters and PhD level study at a South African university and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins Trust will also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins Trust Sol Plaatje Scholarships

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Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2025 for Postgraduate Study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 22 July, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships. Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Ros Moger and Terry Furlong group invite applications for the postgraduate study in South Africa 2025.

Canon Collins Trust in partnership with RMTF seek to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.

In 2025, we will be making awards only to those studying in three areas:

1. Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
2. Education policy and practice
3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts

Please only apply if your programme of study falls into one of these disciplines.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:

  • be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia
  • be normally resident in one of the above countries
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a South African university

Benefits

  • Canon Collins RMTF will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years for Masters and three years for PhD. The value of the scholarship package will range from R20,000 to R100,000 depending on student circumstances. We support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.
  • Canon Collins RMTF also organise an annual conference for current scholars, and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to our network.

How to apply

  • Applications are now open. Best of luck! Please follow us on social media @canoncollinstrust and subscribe to the Scholarship Alert for helpful guides to hack your application.
  • Please get your application in as soon as possible as late applications will not be considered.
  • Your deadline is 22 July 4pm SAST.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships

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INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships 2024/2025 for Africans.

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Application Deadline:  23rd June, 2024 EAT 

INTERACT-Africa is an Intra-Africa Academic mobility project funded by the European Union (EU). The project focuses on Chemistry, Biology and Information Technology, with emphasis on conversion of organic waste to valuable bioproducts for transitioning into environmental sustainable and socially inclusive economies.

INTERACT-Africa aims at:

  1. Promoting inclusive learning mobility opportunities by enhancing capacity building of HEIs by focusing on training and education in green Chemistry, Biology and Information Technology aimed at developing a skilled workforce capable of implementing sustainable practices
  2. Fostering entrepreneurship and support the establishment of green technology businesses in Africa by providing mentorship, access to funding, and technical support to aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups working in the field of green Chemistry, Biology and Information technology
  3. Facilitating networking and knowledge sharing among businesses to promote innovation and sustainable economic growth through provision of internships, cooperative education programs, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Scholarship Period

INTERACT-Africa is offering 28 postgraduate scholarships for the degree seeking mobility. 5 scholarships for the PhD and 23 for Masters programmes.

  • For PhD students, the maximum duration of a scholarship is 36 months.
  • For MSc students, the maximum duration of a scholarship is 24 months.

Eligibility criteria

  • The candidate must meet minimum requirement for admission into Masters and PhD programmes as stipulated by the host University Senate/regulating body.
  • Provide proof that the candidate is a national of and residence of an eligible country.
  • Student beneficiaries must be of African nationality and residing in Africa at the time of application.
  • All interested candidates must submit a research concept paper in the intended area of study (1 page, Times New Roman, single spacing).
  • Applicants will not be allowed to participate in the mobility without an admission letter from the
    host university.
  • Applicants to declare not to have already benefited from a previous student scholarship under the projects selected in the framework of the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027.
  • Applicants to commit not to benefit from another EU funded scholarship scheme to implement the same activity during their Intra-Africa mobility period.
  • Provide motivation letter reflecting innovative technologies in climate change and mitigation.
  • Recommendation letters and/ reference letters (two). One from an academic advisor or professor/lecturer.
  • Applicant must be willing to study not in his/her country but within the eligible countries
  • Provide proof of Special needs where applicable
  • Applicants from Non – – English level B2 Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) or its equivalent is mandatory to study in the institutions that use English as the language of instruction.
  • To study at Institut Facultaire Des Sciences Agronomiques De Yangambi (IFA-YANGAMBI), French level B2 or its equivalent is mandatory

Funding

  • Tuition fees and research costs for the duration of the study.
  • Comprehensive health and accident insurance cover
  • Monthly stipend/allowance of Euro 1,230 per month for PhD and 890 per month for the Masters.
  1. PhD students will receive a monthly stipend of 1230 Euros. This also includes (1) travel cost to and from the host institution, (2) Visa costs, and (3) settling allowance.
  2. MSc students will receive a monthly stipend of 890 Euros. This also includes (1) travel cost to and from the host institution, (2) Visa costs, and (3) settling allowance.

Language of instruction

  1. The language of instruction varies with the project hosting institution/country i.e.,
    English for Moi University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Addis Ababa University
    and Sokoine University of Agriculture.
  2. French for Institut Facultaire Des Sciences Agronomiques De Yangambi (IFA-Yangambi) University

How to apply for the scholarship

Eligible candidates interested in these programmes are invited fill the online scholarship application form using the link https://form.jotform.com/241243838123048
For more information visit https://interactafrica.mu.ac.ke/. Note that each applicant is advised to apply concurrently to the host University for admission. The scholarships will only be awarded
to candidates with admission letters from the host university.


Application deadline

The programmes are scheduled to start in August/September/October 2024. The deadline for application is 23rd June, 2024 EAT by midnight. Motivational letters should be addressed to: Lead Coordinator, INTERACT-Africa Project, Moi University, P.O. Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya, [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarship

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  France Excellence Doctoral Scholarships Program 2024 for Central Africans to study in France.

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Application Deadline: February 19, 2024 .

Scholarships for the year 2024 are open for students at the University of Bangui to complete a Doctorate in a French or African university. For the Doctorate or Post-Doctorate level, students registered or in the process of registering for a thesis in a French, Cameroonian or Senegalese university can apply.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Be of Central African nationality and resident in the Central African Republic
  • Be aged 45 or less
  • Be a lecturer or temporary or tenured teacher at the University of Bangui
  • Present a solid and relevant research project
  • Present a solid and relevant research project
  • Be registered in the first year of thesis in 2023-2024 at the latest.
  •  Priority will be given to the following sectors: science and technology, health, law, political science, economics and management.

Application Procedure:

To apply, the following documents must be sent by email to this address:
-  The candidate’s information sheet, accessible at the bottom of this page
-  A letter of invitation to a host laboratory

If you are invited for an interview, you will be asked for the following supporting documents. Be careful not to send them before the invitation for an interview!
-  Proof of identity (identity card or birth certificate)
-  Curriculum Vitae
-  Your research project
-  Last diploma obtained as well as the transcript

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Doctoral Scholarships 2024

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Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship 2024 for talented African Females (Funded to Barcelona, Spain)

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Application Deadline: 2nd May 2024 at 23:59 hours CET (Central European Time).

Applications are now open for the 2024 Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship. The Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship is a tribute to our Doctor Honoris Causa Dorcas Muthoni.  Dorcas Muthoni, a Kenyan engineer and entrepreneur, CEO and founder of the company Openworld, received the University’s highest recognition on 15th December 2017 for her significant work in the promotion of engineering studies among young women in Africa, the mentoring of young people, and her social commitment in the fight against poverty.  This PhD fellowship seeks doctoral applications from talented African female students (only African nationality applicants will be considered) with strong research interests. Candidates for PhD positions must hold an M.Sc degree or equivalent. 

The Dorcas Muthoni PhD scholarship is aligned with the university institutional commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), it aims to contribute to quality education and gender equality, with a focus on African Women. The first edition of this PhD Fellowship was opened in 2018, and the second in 2020. We are pleased to launch our third edition for 2024.

The main objectives of this fellowship are: 

  • To promote gender equality & contribute to reduce the gender gap in ICT; by facilitating more women pursuing scientific/technological/engineering careers and lowering the barriers women face when pursuing careers in STEM disciplines
  • To share excellent research with African female researchers during their PhD Studies. Our ICT department consists of more than 20 research groups who are very active in international research projects and nationally we are the only Engineering university department in Spain to have been awarded for a second time the Spanish research excellence seal Maria de Maeztu. The Maria de Maeztu Strategic Research Program is a 4 year research initiative funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness to promote artificial and natural intelligence for ICT and beyond within not only our Engineering ICT department, but our university. 
  • To contribute to future social impact in African countries. The applicants are expected to return to their African home country after completion of their PhD studies in order to pursue a career related to ICT there. 


Research Areas

Students will pursue doctoral studies in one of the ICT Research Areas of the department which includes: Cognition, Computation and Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Theoretical Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, Ubiquitous Computing, Information Retrieval and Data Mining, Cognitive Multimedia Technologies, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Sound and Music Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphics and Educational Technologies, Network Technologies and Strategies, Wireless Communications, Cybersecurity, Information Theory and Coding, Computational Neuroscience, Instrumentation and Biomedical Electronics, Computational Imaging and Computational Physiology, Analysis of Biomedical Data and Non-Linear Signal Analysis.

Benefits

 The university offers a predoctoral contract with a minimum gross monthly salary of 1.470,98€ for the 1st and 2nd year, and a gross monthly salary of 1.576,05€ for the 3rd year. 

Teaching. PRC includes a teaching assistance load of 45 hours per academic year. These teaching hours are a compulsory pre-requisite to be able to enter the fellowship selection process. 

Start-up Fund. The fellowship will also include a startup/Landing Fund to facilitate the fellow’s initial expenditure. The fund will be for the amount of 2500€.

Please note that the scholarship offered has been designed to support only one individual and we cannot assure financial, logistical or administrative support to cover for any family members.
  
Fees covered by the fellowship (PRC- Predoctoral Research Contract)
The “Dorcas Muthoni” fellowships/PRC include the annual tutorship fees, but neither the administrative fees nor the fees for validations of degrees issued by a university outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) without homologation. Check here for further information. Fees covered by the fellowship (PRC)

Application Period   

  • Applications to the Dorcas Muthoni Fellowship (see details in point 2 below) and to the UPF-ICT PhD programme (see details in point 1 below) are to be submitted by 2nd May 2024 at 23:59 hours CET (Central European Time).
  • Dorcas Muthoni Fellowship Resolution: 4th July 2024
    *The contracts of the people admitted on this period are envisaged to start at the beginning of October-November 2024.
  • Early applications are very much encouraged. 

How to Apply

Please note that all needs to be submitted by the deadline:

1. Application to the UPF ICT PhD programme (including support letter from potential DTIC @ UPF supervisor)

  • Please read carefully the Eligibility requirements in this link
  • It is compulsory to submit in your application a support letter from your potential supervisor in DTIC.
  • Please complete this application to the ICT PhD programme at UPF

2. Application to the Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship

3. Motivation letter 

  • The applicant should explain her motivation to apply to this fellowship and the expected impact after the end of her PhD studies in terms of the ICT gender equality and social impact in Africa.

4. Preferred Teaching subjects

  • As the contract will include a teaching assistance load of 45 hours per academic year. Please download and complete the form in this link and select the subjects you prefer to teach based on this list of subjects included at the end of the form. Once the completed, please ensure the form is signed by your potential PhD Supervisor.

5. Digital copy of your Passport

Please send all the documents listed in points 3, 4 and 5 to this email address: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dorcas Muthoni PhD Fellowship

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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2024 for study in Ireland (Funded)

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Application Deadline: 13 March 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme.

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at master’s or PhD level in Ireland [1]. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at master’s or PhD level. The programme is open to applicants studying in any field.

Eligibility

  • In order to be eligible for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/ United Kingdom.
  • Candidates will need to apply for admission to a relevant master’s or PhD programme offered by an eligible higher education institution as per that institution’s admission procedures.
  • Applicants must have a conditional or final offer of admission to that higher education institution at the time of application and will be required to submit a copy of same.
  • The offer letter must confirm that the student has been offered a place on a full-time programme as an international fee-paying student.

Benefits

  • A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at master’s or PhD level. 
  • The awardees’ host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2024.

ducation, Research, Innovation and Science in March 2022, Russian and Belarussian nationals are not eligible to apply.

How to apply

  • Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply. An indicative version of the application form is provided for information purposes only.
  • Applications must be submitted via the online portal.
  • All applications require two references to be uploaded via the online portal.
  • It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic on the respective day.
  • Applications cannot be submitted once the deadline has passed. No alterations can be made to an application once it has been submitted.

Assessment process

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

  • a record of outstanding academic achievement;
  • excellent communication skills;
  • evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, for example humanitarian work, politics, arts or sport; and
  • a strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland that indicates how a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship would align with their longer-term goals.

Timeline:

Application deadline5pm (Irish time)13 March 2024
Call outcomeLate May or early June 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme

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The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2024 for PhD students (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Course.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship. The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. It is tenable at any college.

It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University. Priority will be given to students whose research contributes to the development of the Continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world. 

This scholarship programme is closely affiliated with the Mastercard Foundation scholars programme.

Conditions

  • Research area must contribute to the development of the African continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world

Benefits

  • University tuition fee
  • Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
  • Immigration Health Surcharge
  • Visa
  • Travel and research costs

How to apply

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship

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Türkiye Scholarships 2024 for Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. Studies in Turkey (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 20th February 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Türkiye Scholarships. Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Türkiye. Türkiye Scholarships aims to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation among countries and mutual understanding among societies.

What makes Türkiye Scholarships unique is that it’s not only inclusive of financial support, tuition fee, accommodation and health insurance but also provides university placement and academic, social and cultural facilities to its awardees at all levels of higher education.

Programs and Levels of Study

  • Programs open for application are: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
  • Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
  • Other programs such as Research Scholarships, Success Scholarships, and KATİP have different application periods and are announced regularly on our website and social media channels.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Türkiye scholarships are avaliable to citizens from all countries.
  • Minimum level of academic achievement required: Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70% Health sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) applicants 90% Master’s and Phd degree applicants: 75% Minimum Age Criteria: Under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs
  • Under the age of 30 for Master’s programs Under the age of 35 for PhD programs Under the age of 50 for Research programs

Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Undergraduate Scholarship Program specifically designed for undergraduate applicants. Applicants interested in designated courses from engineering to health sciences, from humanities to social sciences may apply for this program.

Graduate Scholarship Program

A wide range of programs across social sciences, humanities, natural sciences and engineering at Master’s and PhD levels are offered at prestigious Turkish universities.

Merit Scholarship Program

Merit Scholarship Program is designed to inspire Türkiye Scholarships grantees to be more dedicated on their studies and encourage qualified students. Students who awarded Merit Scholarship will get monthly stipend 2 times higher than the regular payment for their level of study. Merit Scholarship is both for prospective and existing Türkiye Scholarships students.

Success Scholarship Program

Success Scholarship Program is specifically designed for students who are currently studying in Turkish universities with their own finances and have shown exceptional academic performance. Success Scholarship Program only covers monthly stipend.

Research Scholarship Program

Research Scholarship Program is designed to encourage international researchers and academicians to carry out collaborative academic research in their own fields with Turkish academicians in the most prestigious Turkish universities. The program is available for PhD holders or PhD candidates at dissertation stage.

Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians [KATİP] (8-10 months)

Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians (KATİP) is designed for foreign public officials, diplomats, academicians, and researchers who wish to learn Turkish and to get more familiar with Türkiye.

Scholarship Worth

  • University and Program Placement
  • Research Scholarship covers the monthly stipend, only. ** Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians (KATIP) includes the following:
  • monthly stipend, accommodation, transportation expenses, social and cultural activities.
  • Undergraduate level: 3.500 TL per month Research Scholarships: 12.000 TL per month * Master’s level: 5.000 TL per month
  • Turkish Language Program for Public Officials and Academicians: 10.000 TL per month ** PhD level: 6.500 TL per month
  • Monthly Stipend Tuition Fee Turkish Language Course (1 Year)
  • Health Insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Once-off Flight Ticket
  • Besides university education, cultural and professional development of students is also supported with:
  • CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
  • SEMINAR PROGRAMS IN COOPERATION WITH UNIVERSITIES AND NGOs
  • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Required Documents

All candidates must submit the following documents during online application:

  • A valid identification document/card or a valid passport
  • A recent photo of the candidate National exam scores (if any)
  • Diploma or temporary certificate of graduation International exam scores (GRE, GMAT etc.
  • if required by the chosen program) Language test scores (if required by the chosen program)
  • A research proposal and an example of your written work (for PhD applicants only)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Türkiye Scholarships

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The American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025 for Graduate Study (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 14, 2024

Applications for the on-campus and online graduate American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Fall 2024-25 are now open​.  The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB).

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program ​aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars attend a series of workshops, courses, and fieldwork in addition to the courses for their degrees.

The $9 million AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program awill enable young adults who are sensitive to their communities’ concerns and proactive in their environment to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences at AUB. In addition to full scholarships and living expenses, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at AUB will benefit from intensive preparatory courses, mentoring, career counselling, and internships at institutions and organizations relevant to their field of study. A give-back component is incorporated into the program, which allows students to contribute to their communities through several volunteer projects and activities.

Requirements

  • Nationals of Africa
  • Refugee and displaced living in Lebanon

Undergraduate scholarships are open to nationals of Lebanon or refugee and displaced living in Lebanon

Scholarship Worth

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars (Offline) will be offered:

  1. Full tuition scholarships
  2. Accommodation
  3. Books and computer
  4. Living expenses
  5. Medical insurance
  6. Intensive preparatory courses and SAT courses (as needed)
  7. Close supervision and academic support
  8. Community engagement opportunities

Selection Criteria

Selection and admission are based on:

  • Academic promise
  • Financial disadvantage
  • Leadership potential
  • Desire to give back and go back to one’s community

Application Procedure:

  • Complete the AUB Online Graduate Application Form after creating an account.
  • Upload supporting documents as per the requirements indicated on the online application.
  • Once you reach the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program box in the application, click on “Apply” in order to recieve the financial survey link specific to this scholarshi​p that needs to be filled and submitted before the application deadline. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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Singapore International Graduate Award 2025 Scholarships for PhD study in Singapore (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: June 1st, 2024

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training is carried out in English at a student’s chosen lab at A*STAR research institutes and NTU/NUS/SUTD/SMU. Upon successful completion, students are conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.

Research Area

SINGA supports PhD studies in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Physical Sciences.

More information on:

A*STAR Supervisors and Projects (Aug intake only)

NTU Colleges and Schools (Jan and Aug Intakes)

NUS Graduate School (Aug intake only)

SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) (Aug intake only)

SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres (Aug intake only)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results
    Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
  • Good skills in written and spoken English
  • Good reports from academic referees

Benefits

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:

  • Tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend of S$2,200 which will be increased to S$2,700 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
  • One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
  • One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000

Estimated cost of living in Singapore

 Item Per Student Per Month (S$)
 Food University Canteens 250 – 350
 Meals outside Campus 450 – 600
 Accommodation (based on a single room) On – Campus* 400 – 700
 Transport Expenses (local) 100 – 150
 Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) 400 – 500
 Total Estimated Cost of Living 1,400 – 2,000

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Singapore International Graduate Award 2025 Scholarships

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Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships 2024 for Candidates from Developing Countries to study in Belgium (Funded)

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Application Deadline: 20 February 2024

With support from its “Special Research Fund” (BOF) Ghent University grants PhD “sandwich” scholarships to promising PhD students from developing countries who wish to carry out half of their PhD research at Ghent University (‘North’) and half at a university in a developing country (‘South’). Ghent University only finances the part of the research that will be carried out in Ghent (24 months). The candidate must have full-time funding for the other 24 months of research to be carried out in the South.

Requirements

  • Candidates need to come from – and have the nationality of – one of the selected developing countries (see country list);
  • The proposals must be jointly submitted by a candidate, a supervisor (promoter) at Ghent University and a supervisor at the partner university (South);
  • No restrictions are imposed on the field of research, nevertheless  preference will be given to topics that are relevant for development;
  • Only degree students (students who intend to obtain a (joint ) PhD degree at Ghent University) can apply. Exchange students cannot apply for this scholarship; 
  • This program is meant for students at the beginning of their PhD. To a limited extent, PhD students are allowed to have already completed preliminary research. At the time the fellowship starts (1/10/2024), a minimum of 36 months of doctoral research must still be required to complete the PhD;
  • Ghent university wants to encourage more female researchers to apply for this scholarship. That is why a Ghent University supervisor can support maximum 2 candidates per call on condition they are both of a different gender.

Funding

  • PhD scholarship at Ghent University  (in total 24 months).
  • The Ghent University promoter receives a bench fee of € 310/per month of research in Ghent + € 8.000 travel budget to cover (part of) the operational costs, as well as part of the travelling costs of the student and both the Ghent University and the local promoter.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships 2024

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Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships 2024/2025 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  5 December 2023

Funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. They offer PhD scholars studying at eligible universities across the Commonwealth the opportunity to conduct research at an institute in the UK for 12 months.

Purpose: 

  • To widen access to UK equipment and expertise for high quality doctoral candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, and to contribute to UK and Commonwealth higher education and research through collaboration and partnerships.

Intended beneficiaries: 

  • High-quality graduates whose proposed research has a developmental focus and who have the potential to become influential teachers or researchers in their home countries.

Eligibility

To apply for these Scholarships, prospective Scholars must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country by the time your Scholarship starts (September 2023)
  • Ensure that an institutional or departmental link exists between your home university and your proposed UK university. This link must be greater than simply a collaboration between individuals – see section on ‘Tenure and placement’ for further details. Both supervisors must provide a supporting statement which provides further details of the link to ensure your application is eligible.
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK in September 2023
  • By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this Scholarship

Benefits

Each Scholarship provides:

  • Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before your award is confirmed)
  • Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,236 per month, or £1,516 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels)
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
  • Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
  • If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of £529 per month for the first child, and £131 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK.

Selection process

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

  • Academic merit of the candidate
  • Quality of the plan of study
  • Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships

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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2023/2024 for full-time doctoral study at a UK university (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 17 October 2023.

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 2023/24 academic year are now open. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2024.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth,  for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Purpose: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.

Applicant eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
  • Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024.
  • By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
  • Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2024.
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

Benefits

Financial assistance

Each scholarship provides:

  • Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
  • Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
  • Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
  • Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
  • Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
  • Family allowances, as follows (rates quoted at current levels):
    • If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £290 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
    • If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £290 per month and child allowance of £290 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
    • If a Scholar is accompanied by their children but no spouse: child allowance of £576.61 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

Application Procedure

There are three types of nominating agency for PhD Scholarships:

Nominating agencies put forward scholarship candidates to the CSC for consideration. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominating agency oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.

Nominating agencies may set their own closing dates for applications.

Agencies will nominate scholarship candidates to the CSC by December 2023.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2023/2024

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The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Southern Africans to study in France (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  16 October 2023 at 23:59 SA time.

The France – South Africa Scholarship Programme is directed to South African students who intend to study in universities or higher education institutions in France for their Master’s degree or PhD.

The programme is also open to students from Lesotho and Malawi.

The next call for applications is open for students who intend to start their studies in France in September 2024. Applicants will be contacted individually as needed. The list of the laureates and the waiting list will be announced according to the indicated timeline. Follow-up requests by applicants will not be answered.

Due to the differences between the Southern and Northern hemisphere calendars, laureates will follow a specific programme in South Africa from February 2024 to July 2024. This track will include online French courses organized by the network of the Alliances Françaises. It may also include an internship in French Companies and organisations based in South Africa, depending on the opportunities and the profile of each laureate.

Eligible study programmes

The study programmes eligible for the France South Africa scholarship programme are masters or PhD programmes in a French higher education institution located in France.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme, applicants must be:

  • Born on or after 1st January 1994.
  • A citizen of South Africa, Lesotho or Malawi.
  • Enrolled in a French Higher Education institution (in due time) to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD.

The scholarship is granted for a given period to be spent in France, matching the necessary time required to obtain the degree:

  • For Master’s degree, the scholarship will be granted for a duration between 10 and 22 months. Master degree programmes are two years long. In some specific cases (Bachelor degree with Honours, for example), students may consider applying directly to M2 (second-year of the Master Programme). Only the hosting higher education institution is responsible for the admission. At the end of the first academic year, the Embassy of France will verify the success of the student to continue her/his studies in the second year of the Master’s programme.
  • For PhDs, the scholarship will be granted for a maximum duration of 3 years. However, at the end of each academic year, in order to get the renewal of his/her grant, the recipient will have to justify the progress of their research work.
  • In case of a PhD under co-supervision/cotutelle, periods of stay in France should be specified in a timeline. The scholarship will only be granted for the periods spent in France.
  • For PhD and Master Degrees, if the curriculum requires course work which will take place outside of France, then applicants must specify all the details and his/her intentions, during the application process.

Scholarship types

Two schemes are possible under the France – South Africa Scholarship Programme:

A full scholarship by the Embassy of France. It includes:

  • The status of a France Excellence scholarship holder which includes social security, priority for accessing student housing, visa fee exemption and assistance offered by Campus France Paris.
  • A return flight ticket to France.
  • A monthly allowance (approximately 850 euros for Master students and 1400 euros for PhD students).
  • An additional individualized accommodation aid (approximately 150 euros/month) can be obtained from the French Government via the CAF.

In the second scheme of a cost sharing scholarship, the monthly allowance will be provided fully or partially by a partner (a partner among the Advisory Board, a company, a higher education institution or any other funding agency). All the other benefits of a full scholarship will still be provided by the Embassy of France. This scheme can be proposed by the candidate during the application process or by the Advisory Board for some of the laureates. In this last case, preselected applicants must comply with the instructions by the French Embassy in order to secure the co-funding.

Applicants are highly encouraged to look for other sources of financing from his/her own local or French higher education institution but also from private sector companies. Specific attention will be given to applicants who have found other sources of financing for their academic project. Nevertheless, the commitment of the parents or a family business is not considered as a co-funding.

At all times, applicants or laureates must inform the Embassy of France if they obtain any additional funding.

Timeline:

  • The call for applications is open until 16 October 2023 at 23:59 SA time.
  • A series of webinars will be organized in June 2023 to provide students with useful information to prepare their applications. Follow Campus France South Africa on social media for webinar information.
  • Interview of the eligible candidates: November 2023.
  • Results: end of November/early December 2023.
  • Specific programme in South Africa (online French courses and possibly an internship): February 2024 – July 2024.
  • Departure to France: Early September 2024.

Applicants and Scholarship laureates will be contacted individually when needed. Due to the high number of applications, follow-up requests by candidates will not be answered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the France–South Africa Scholarship Programme 2023/2024

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NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship Postgraduate (Masters and Ph.D.) Scholarships 2023/2024 for young South African Graduates (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 11 July 2023

Together with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa, the DAAD awards funding for Master and PhD degrees at South African Universities to South Africans citizens or permanent South African residents as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.

The NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship is jointly awarded by the DAAD and the NRF to full-time Master and PhD students in South Africa in all fields of study at any South African university.

Requirements

  • A South African citizenship or a permanent South African residency is a requirement for the scholarship. Applicants must be 30 (Masters) or  32 (PhD) years of age or younger in the year of application.
  • The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%.
  • The scholarships are intended to support honours, master’s and doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Benefits

  • Successful applicants will be funded either at Full Cost of Study (FCS) or Partial Cost of Study (PCS).
  • The FCS funding will be awarded to South African citizens and Permanent Residents only, who are either financially needy (i.e., those whose combined household family income is less than or equals to R350 000 per annum), living with a disability or exceptional academic achievers. However, the PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students including South African citizens and Permanent Residents who could not be funded under FCS, but meet other minimum requirements for the NRF scholarship funding criteria.

NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship holders are eligible for exciting funding and networking opportunities in addition to the scholarship they have received for their full-time Master or PhD degree in South Africa:

Students’ Applications Closing Dates:

Level of studyClosing dates
Honours24 November 2023
First-time Master’s11 July 2023
First-time Doctoral11 July 2023
Master’s and Doctoral Extension Support18 August 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship Postgraduate (Masters and Ph.D.) Scholarships 2023/2024

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Italian Government Scholarships 2023/2024 for Bachelors, Masters & Ph.D.study in Italy ( 900 Euros per month)

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Application Deadline:  June 9th, 2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens* and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)** for the academic year 2023-24 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (according to Law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions).

Grants are offered to complete study courses and research/training programs in public or legally recognized Italian educational institutions.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Academic qualifications

Applications must only be submitted by foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE)* holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute (more information on: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/Recognition-of-qualification).

  1. Age requirements

Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses should have attained the age of majority and shall 

not exceed the age of 28 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1994), with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for PhD Programmes should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 30 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1992), with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 40 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1982).

Scholarships are available to attend academic courses onsite on the Italian territory only.

  1. Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo)

Grants for Master’s Degree courses are awarded for a period of study of 6 (six) or 9 (nine) months.

Admission to the first year of a Master’s Degree course in Italy requires the completion of a Bachelor’s degree; admission to the second year is granted to applicants who can prove satisfactory academic progress with their first year exams.

Please Note: For some Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale) courses, enrollment is possible only after passing admission tests. Applicants are urged to verify this or other requirements with the University of their choice. Pre-enrollment through the portal https://www.universitaly.it/ might also be mandatory.

2. Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM) 

Grants for Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM) are awarded for a period of study of 6 (six) or 9 (nine) months.

To be admitted to an Italian AFAM Institute, applicants need to meet the entry requirements and academic qualifications established by the relevant Institute.

Please Note: For some AFAM courses, enrollment is possible only after passing admission tests. Applicants are urged to verify this or other requirements with the AFAM Institute of their choice. Pre-enrollment through the portal https://www.universitaly.it/ might also be mandatory.

  1. PhD program

Grants for a PhD program are awarded for a period of study of 6 (six) or 9 (nine) months.

To be admitted to a PhD in Italy, applicants need to meet the entry requirements and academic qualifications established by the University.

They are also required to provide the admission letter to the PhD from the relevant Italian University. 

4. Research projects under academic supervision (Progetti in co-tutela)

Grants for a research under academic supervision are awarded for a period of study of 6 (six) or 9 (nine) months.

This type of grants can be awarded to research projects carried out at Italian Research Institutions  (i.e. Italian Research Council – CNR, Italian National Institute of Health – ISS, Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics – INFN, Italian National Institute for Astrophysics – INAF, The Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research – ISPRA, and others), public or recognized Universities, Museums and Archives.

Applicants must submit a research project, with the name and contacts (e-mail address) of their supervisor, and provide the invitation/acceptance letter from the host University/Institute.

WIKIAFRICA EDUCATION – HIGHER EDUCATION INITIATIVE

In collaboration with the Aurora Foundation, MAECI grantees from the African continent, speakers of African languages, ​​are offered the opportunity to take part in the WikiAfrica Higher Education Initiative. The program promotes the active participation of students with the aim of making specialized information on Africa available online. The initiative is developed by the Moleskine Foundation in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation and the Aurora Foundation.

Benefits

HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE

Grantees will be covered by a collective health and medical insurance, contracted by MAECI, in case of illness or accident. The insurance is valid exclusively for the duration of the grant.

The winner of a MAECI scholarship, based on the starting date of the grant and the number of months indicated in the “Dichiarazione di assegnazione di borsa di studio” (Awarding Letter), will receive a monthly amount of 900 euros paid periodically every two or every three months to the personal current account, opened in his/her name, with an Italian banking Institution.

FUNDING PERIOD

  • Grantees can benefit of the grant in a period of study starting November 1st, 2023 and ending by October 31st 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Italian Government Scholarships 2023/2024

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The Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Scholarship Programme 2023 for Young Africans

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Application Deadline:  May 15, 2023

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Edinburgh (UoE) inaugurated the Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – a global initiative that enables learning and leadership development for talented young people, primarily young Africans, who face the highest barriers to accessing higher education. The WESAF doctoral programme aims to build sustainable development-focussed, interdisciplinary research capacity in partner higher education institutions in Africa.

The programme will recruit an initial cohort of 50 students from faculties from partner African higher education institutions to complete sustainability focused doctoral studies. Following an initial online Masters by Research, to front-load the development of critical research skills and delivered full time, at least 30 of these students will continue to complete PhDs either full-time or part-time. Through its cohort approach and emphasis on advanced research design and methods training, the programme will produce a powerful cohort of African research specialists committed to addressing Africa’s sustainability challenges on its own terms.

Eligibility The target group for scholarships is emerging researchers and academics who meet the requirements to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh.

To apply for this programme, applicants must:
• have successfully completed a university degree that will qualify for entry into a Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh (A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).
• demonstrate a level of English language competency that will enable one to succeed in the studies, regardless of nationality or country of residence.
• have generally completed their last university degree not more than three and a half years ago and/or have demonstrable experience in academia/research at the time of application.
• be nationals or permanent residents of an African country
• be a) a staff member at one of the partner universities, OR b) a candidate being considered for teaching or research staff recruitment by the partner universities.

Female applicants, applicants from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Funding

The WESAF programme is in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Costs covered during the 12 months of the MSc by Research programme are:

• MSc by Research fees
• Participation in two sustainability schools (in person) in Johannesburg.

Covered costs include visa applications for South Africa entry, vaccinations as necessary, accommodation and subsistence while in Johannesburg, return flights and internal travel.
• Laptops and connectivity where appropriate
• Reading material will be accessible through the University of Edinburgh online library and other resources will be made available by course lecturers (no cost will be attached to courses or dissertation).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Programme 2023

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FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships 2023 for Surveying/Geomatics PhD Candidates (4,000 euros grant)

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Application Deadline:  1 June 2023.

The FIG Foundation will be providing scholarships of up to 4,000 euros plus possible funding for conference travel to  PhD students.

Requirements

  • Be studying for a PhD degree and registered solely in a surveying/geomatics academic programme that teaches surveying[1] in a country listed by the World Bank as a low-income, lower-middle or upper-middle income economy[2],
  • have had a paper accepted by a peer reviewed international journal based on their doctoral research project; applicants should be the lead author, and the paper should be co-authored with their supervisor,
  • should not have submitted their final thesis at the application deadline.

How to Apply

  • To apply, applicants should submit the documents listed below, as well as complete the submission checklist. Successful applicants will qualify for a further grant of up to 3,000 euros to attend and present a peer reviewed paper at a FIG conference.
  • Applications will be judged on the quality of the application and need. In the event that two excellent applications are judged to be of equal quality, applications from low-income and lower-middle income countries will be preferred. P

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships 2023

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Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarships 2023/2024 for PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 26 May 2023 

Imperial College London has launched a new scholarship programme to support PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa.

The scholarship will be for students joining the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and is supported by an endowed gift from the late Professor Shawki Saad, a Professor of Civil Engineering at Khartoum University in Sudan.

The programme will support four students and will fully cover the cost of tuition fees and support students with a stipend and travel costs. The new scholarship programme builds on a previous scholarship for students from Sudan.

The new scholarship programme was announced alongside a student prize for sustainability-related research in sub-Saharan Africa. The student prize and scholarship will help College efforts to tackle global systemic challenges in engineering and sustainability.

Requirements

  • This scholarship is open to research projects in areas including: Transport, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental and Water Resources, Structures, Systems, Materials, and Geotechnics.

Benefits

  • The Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship is a fully funded programme to support students ordinarily resident in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is funded by a generous endowed gift from the late Professor Shawki Saad, with one scholarship awarded each year for the next four years.
  • The programme will fully cover the cost of overseas tuition fees for 3 years, a monthly living cost stipend (£19,668 2022/23) for 3.5 years and travel costs (flight and visa) for the successful applicant. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship 2023/2024

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Embassy of France in Accra scholarships 2023/2024 for Ghanaian Students

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Application Deadline: 19th March 2023.

Within the framework of academic cooperation and student mobility between France and Ghana for the 2023-2024 academic year, the French Embassy in Ghana is partnering with Scholarships Secretariat to offer full scholarships to Ghanaian students at Master’s and PhD levels on a merit and needs basis.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility criteria for 2023-2024 are as follows:

  • Applicants must be of Ghanaian nationality.
  • Age limit: Master’s degree = 35 years; PhD = 40 years for joint application, 45 years for ScholSec application alone.
  • Academic level:
    - Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s,
    - 2 years Master’s degree or MPhil degree for a PhD.
  • Fields of study: French as a foreign language, STEM, Health, Environment and Sustainable Development, Tourism, Archaeology and Heritage studies, Agriculture and Food Industry.
  • First Class or Second Class Upper applicants on their degree will be given priority consideration.
  • Mastery of French: French proficiency is not a requirement for application (except for French as a Foreign Language).
  • Preferably 2 years post qualification experience for PhD applicants.
  • Completed National Service.

Application Procedure:


Applicants are required to submit both hard and soft copies of their application file before 17:00 GMT on Sunday 19th March 2023.
Soft copy: applications must only be sent once to a common email address [email protected]

  • The subject of the message should include the first name and surname of the applicant.
  • Hard copy: applications must be sent or deposited at both the Embassy of France in Accra and the Scholarship Secretariat.
    - Cooperation and Cultural Affairs Department (SCAC) at the French Embassy in Ghana, Fourth Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra, P. O. Box 187 Accra.
    - Scholarships Secretariat – Hilla Limann Highway, near Accra High School, P.O. Box. M 75 Accra

An acknowledgement of receipt of a complete application (hard and soft copy) will be sent to applicants via email.
In the case where only one format of the application has been received, the application will be considered incomplete and shall not be considered for selection.

The application file should contain the following:

  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Application form to be downloaded and filled (typed)
    Application form scholarships for france 2023-2024(Word – 555.3 kb)
  • Cover letter of the student (maximum of 1 page) detailing the student’s motivation and highlighting how the desired course will support the student’s career development.
  • Reference letter from your University
  • Academic file: Copies of full academic transcripts and degrees
  • Proof of registration or pre-registration with a French university for a Master’s degree or a PhD.
  • For applicants to PhD, kindly attach your research topic as well as an acceptance letter from your PhD supervisor in France
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • Documents describing the financial situation of the applicant (certificate of scholarship for studies in progress, pay slips, or bank statements of students or parents)

Selection Process:

The selection process will be done jointly by the French Embassy and the Scholarship Secretariat.

The selection process is as follows:

-  Review of eligible applications (March 2023)
-  Screening of selected candidates (April 2023)
-  Interview with selected candidates (April 2023)
-  Publication of the list of successful candidates (early May 2023)

The response received for a double application can be fully successful, partially successful, or completely refused, according to the following table:

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NOTE: Applicants are to note that information on the Ghana France joint Scholarships programme can be obtained from the GSS, the French Embassy and the Campus France Office in Ghana. No other individual, group or third party entity has been engaged to assist any applicant.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Embassy of France in Accra scholarships 2023

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The PTDF Overseas (Masters & Ph.D.) Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024 for study in France, Germany, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Friday, March 24th, 2023

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships to specific programmes at selected institutions under its PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The scheme was developed to offer candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe. Under it, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at partner institutions. The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

Requirements

  • For the 2023/2024 award, applications will be limited to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia where it feels the scholarship’s high standards can be maintained and the objectives of the scheme will be best served.

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive, and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected.

Based on the submitted qualifications, the top applicants for each category from each state will be invited for an interview where a selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria:

  • Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts and other professional qualifications acquired
  • Relevant publications to be referenced by applicant (PhD applicants only)
  • Membership in professional bodies
  • The viability of the study/research plan.

MSc Requirements

  1. A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
  2. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
  3. Must be computer literate
  4. Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
  5. Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry and its expected impact on national development.
  6. Applicants must have National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

PhD Requirements

  1. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
  2. Must be computer literate
  3. A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate
  4. A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than five pages) to include the following:
  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Research Problem
  • Aim
  • Research Questions/Objectives
  • Scope
  • Summarized Literature
  • Methodology
  • Expected outcomes only where necessary
  1. All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships (if shortlisted)
  2. Applicants must have National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

Required Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach them to their online application forms:

  1. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
  2. NYSC discharge certificate
  3. WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the PINs on the application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level results on the relevant website.
  4. Recent Passport Photograph
  5. Local Government Identification Letter
  6. Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
  7. Evidence of membership in professional associations

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PTDF Overseas (Masters & Ph.D.) Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024

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Singapore International Graduate Award 2024 Scholarships for PhD study in Singapore (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 1 June 2023 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore Time)

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.

Research Area:

SINGA supports PhD studies in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Physical Sciences.

More information on:

A*STAR Supervisors and Projects 

NTU Colleges and Schools 

NUS Graduate School 

SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) 

SUTD Pillars/Clusters and Research Centres 

Eligibility

  • Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results  Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
  • Good skills in written and spoken English
  • Good reports from academic referees

Benefits

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:

  • Tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend of S$2,200 which will be increased to S$2,700 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
  • One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
  • One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000

Estimated cost of living in Singapore

 Item Per Student Per Month (S$)
 Food University Canteens 250 – 350
 Meals outside Campus 450 – 600
 Accommodation (based on a single room) On – Campus* 400 – 700
 Transport Expenses (local) 100 – 150
 Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) 400 – 500
 Total Estimated Cost of Living 1,400 – 2,000

Application Procedure:

1. Browse PhD Research Projects

Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.

2. Documents Required
Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.
Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.

a. Valid Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)

3.Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Singapore International Graduate Award 2024 Scholarships

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The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) PhD Scholarships 2023 in tax and development.

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Application Deadline: 15 March 2023

The International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) is a research centre aiming to improve tax policy and administration in lower-income countries through collaborative research and engagement. The ICTD’s primary base is the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), at the University of Sussex in Brighton (UK). The ICTD is funded by the British and Norwegian governments and by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Requirements

  • To be eligible for funding, PhD projects should focus on taxation in African and/or south Asian countries.
  • Within the broad area, candidates can focus on any issue of their own interest.
  • While projects do not need to fall within one of our existing research programmes, candidates may find it helpful to review the research portfolio of the ICTD 

Benefits

  • The ICTD will fund up to four PhD students from countries in Africa and South Asia to start in September 2023. Students will receive full scholarships including university fees, a stipend in line with UK research council funding (currently 17,668 GBP per year), and other benefits such as funds to attend conferences, to cover visa costs and part of relocation expenses.
  • In addition to financial support, successful applicants will benefit from being fully embedded in the ICTD team and networks. As such, they are expected to play an active role in the life of the Centre, for example by participating in team and research meetings, external events, and by contributing to blogs or papers for ICTD publications series.
  • Successful candidates will be based at IDS or a department of the University of Sussex.
  • At least one of their supervisors will be an ICTD Fellow.
  • They will be expected to spend at least the first and third year at IDS/Sussex in person, to facilitate connections with the ICTD team and participation in training opportunities.

Application Procedure:

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of:

  1. Academic quality of the research proposal. Some of the elements that the reviewers will consider, amongst others, are: is the topic relevant to policy and research? Is it sufficiently linked to existing knowledge? Are the methods appropriate and robust? Is the proposed study feasible?
  2. Candidates’ profiles, including skills and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience. A good result in a Master’s degree is also essential for admission to the PhD programme at Sussex/IDS.
  3. Fit with supervisors’ and ICTD’s research interests. Availability of supervisors with relevant research interests and knowledge of relevant methods. We will also consider how projects complement ICTD’s research portfolio.

How to apply

Applications for the ICTD scholarship should be submitted using the dedicated form by 15 March 2023 (deadline 23.59 BST). Applicants are not required to have submitted an application for a PhD place at the University of Sussex before applying for the ICTD scholarship, nor to have identified a potential supervisor. Shortlisted candidates will be encouraged to do so between 31 March and 8 May 2023.

To facilitate candidates’ planning and the preparation of supporting documents, here below is a tentative timeline for the selection process.

  • Initial deadline to fill in the ICTD form: 15 March
  • Shortlist decisions and comments on proposals: 31 March
  • Revised applications through Sussex: 8 May
  • Final decisions: 31 May

Full list of documents required:

Now (deadline 15 March)

  • CV
  • Research proposal (1500 words)
  • Personal statement

If shortlisted (deadline 8 May)

  • CV
  • Research proposal (2000-3500 words)
  • Two academic references
  • Degree certificates and transcripts
  • English language qualification (where applicable)

*If English isn’t your first language, you will need to meet the University of Sussex English Language requirements (‘Advanced’ level score).

Please apply by 15 March 2023, using the online form.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICTD PhD Scholarships 2023 in tax and development.

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ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2023 for students/scholars from developing countries

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Application Deadline: 15 February 2023

According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.

The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (hereinafter referred to as the ANSO Scholarship) was formally launched in 2019 with the goal of training and cultivating young scientists from all over the world. The ANSO Scholarship supports 200 Master’s students and 300 PhD students every year to pursue postgraduate education at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) around China.

This year, a sub-category of the ANSO Scholarship: the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is being officially launched. Echoing the priority of TWAS/UNESCO, special (not exclusive) consideration will be given to two target groups: Least Development Countries (LDCs) and women. Up to 40 PhD students from developing countries in the South will be selected by TWAS/UNESCO into this category every year.

CAS, the leading founding member of ANSO, is the major sponsor of the ANSO Scholarship. TWAS and UNESCO, both founding members of ANSO, provide part of the funding for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship awardees. ANSO welcomes all members and parties who are interested in creating a more diversified scholarship program together.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Eligible applicants should NOT hold Chinese citizenship;
  • Eligible applicants must be nationals of eligible developing countries in the South (Developing Countries in the South | TWAS)
  • Eligible applicants should be proficient in English or Chinese;
  • For PhD program applicants: you should be born after 1st January 1988­­ (inclusive);
  • Eligible applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;
  • Eligible applicants should NOT take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.
  • If the applicant is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, s/he will NOT be eligible for the PhD program of this scholarship. Otherwise, s/he will be disqualified from admission and the situation will be reported to the current university/institution

You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously, otherwise you will be disqualified from admission.

Timeline:


PhD program
 Tuition waiver
       2. Monthly stipend:6,000 or 7,000 CNY/month (depending on whether the awardee has passed the qualification test arranged by the University), up to 48 months
       3. Health insurance
       4. Application fee waiver
       5.International travel allowance from awardee’s home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate)
       6.One-time visa

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The 2023 ANSO Scholarship is open for application on 20th October 2022 (The exact dates might be slightly different for USTC and UCAS, please check their websites for details).

Deadline for Applicants and Referees: 15 February 2023 (Beijing Time)

1. Application Materials

  • For USTC applicants, please refer to Application Guideline for Graduate Applicants to USTC (here)
  • For UCAS applicants, please refer to the Call for 2023 Doctoral Programs for International Students and the Call for 2023 Master’s Programs for International Students (here)

2. Application Portal

File and submit your application in the USTC/UCAS admission system as requested before the deadline.

When applying, first choose “the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents” in your application

THEN

Check the box as instructed in the application system to apply for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Scholarship.

Please choose BOTH Young Talents AND then ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Scholarship when applying.

To USTC admission system portal: here

To UCAS admission system portal: here

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

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Türkiye Scholarships 2023 for Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. Studies in Turkey (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: February 20, 2023

Türkiye Scholarships considers everything that international students will need during their academic studies while discovering Turkey and acquiring new skills. Türkiye Scholarships has designed different and specific scholarship programs for each education level. It offers many qualified scholarship opportunities ranging from long-term bachelor’s, master’s as well as PhD scholarships to research and merit-based scholarships, art scholarships to joint scholarship programs created with international reputable institutions.

Application Criteria

Minimum Academic Achievement

  • For undergraduate candidates: 70%
  • For graduate candidates: 75%
  • For candidates of Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy): 90%

Age Criteria

  • For undergraduate programs: being under the age of 21
  • For master’s programs: being under the age of 30
  • For PhD programs: being under the age of 35
  • For Research Scholarship: being under the age of 45

Eligibility

Eligible Groups:

  • Citizens of all countries
  • Graduates or those who will graduate at the end of the current academic year (before August 2022)
  • Researchers and academics

Ineligible Groups:

  • Turkish citizens and individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship
  • Individuals who are currently enrolled in programs in Turkish universities at the level of education will apply.

Türkiye Scholarships;

* Provides university and department placements unlike other higher education scholarship programs.

* Covers tuition fees.

* Allows you to learn the language of the country study with 1-year Turkish language course. Thus, resources are diversified in your academic research and daily life becomes more pleasurable.

* Provides accommodation for students arriving in a new country.

* Supports you on your journey to Turkey and when you return to your country at the end of your education period and covers your once-off flight ticket.

* Allows you to take full advantage of widespread health services when necessary with health insurance.

* Also provides monthly stipend. 1000 TL at undergraduate level, 1,400 TL at Master’s level and 1,800 TL at PhD level per month

Timeline:

Application PeriodJanuary 10 – February 20
Evaluation ProcessMarch–April-May
Interview PeriodJune – July
Announcement of ResultsEarly August
Initial ProceduresAugust
Transfers of Grantees to TürkiyeSeptember

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Türkiye Scholarships 2023

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TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD) Scholarship Program 2023/2024 for study in Taiwan (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 15, 2023.

The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan. The TaiwanICDF has established the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) with 22 partner universities, setting up an operational platform under this TICA framework to manage and improve the scholarship program. In 2023, there are 33 programs offered for TaiwanICDF Scholarship application.

Requirements

  1. Be a citizen of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.
  1. Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student.
  2. Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship.
  3. Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the Ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements).
  4. Upon accepting a TaiwanICDF scholarship, not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship (such as the Taiwan Scholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwanICDF scholarship would be due to commence.
  5. Not be applying for another TaiwanICDF scholarship in unbroken succession to apply for a 2023 scholarship, applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship, MOFA’s Taiwan Scholarship or an MOE scholarship must have graduated before July 31, 2022.
  6. Have never had any scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from any Taiwanese university.

Benefits

The total scholarship, including airfare (round-trip), housing, tuition, credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance will be provided by the TaiwanICDF to each student within his/her given award period. The scholarship is itemized as follows:

  1. Airfare: The TaiwanICDF shall arrange your most-direct flights to and from Taiwan with Economy Class tickets.
  2. Housing: All students must reside in the student dormitories.
  3. Tuition fee: The TaiwanICDF will cover the tuition fee as required by the student’s university.
  4. Credit fees: Credit fees vary with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will also be covered as required by the
    student’s university.
  5. Insurance: While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each
    student must be insured for accidental and necessary medical coverage. Insurance fees will be covered for the entire duration of the program
  6. Book costs: Purchasing textbooks as required by the instructors shall be subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute
  7. Allowance:
    (1). Undergraduate’s Program: Each student shall receive NT$12,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.
    (2). Master’s Program: Each student shall receive NT$15,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.
    (3). Ph.D. Program: Each student shall receive NT$17,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.

Application Procedure:

  • Applicants must complete an online application. Please go to TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System to fill in your application (Application Dates: January 1 – March 15, 2023), and then submit a signed, printed copy along with all required application documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Consulate General/ Representative Office stationed in your country.
  • Please note that each applicant can only apply for one program at a time. The applicant also needs to submit a separate program application to his/her chosen universities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education (Undergraduate, Masters and PhD) Scholarship 2023/2024

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024/2025 (Masters & Ph.D.) Scholarships for study in the United States (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

The Fulbright Program encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially those with disabilities, to apply. Fulbright grants are merit-based, and Fulbrighters are passionate, driven students who want to make an impact in their home communities upon completing their program in the United States. Long-Term English programs are also available for students who need extra assistance with improving their English language skills.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree at the time of program start date
  • Strong academic record
  • English proficiency and/ or ability to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) Program in the United States prior to the study program.
  • Additional eligibility requirements differ by country of citizenship.

Benefits

  • Tuition, a living stipend, academic allowances, and travel funds.
  • Opportunity to experience life in the United States and share your unique culture and traditions
  • Cultural and professional enrichment activities.
  • Join a lifelong alumni network of global leaders.
  • Pre-Academic Training, Gateway, and Enrichment Seminars.
  • Eligible for alumni grants after completing your program and returning home.
  • Gain knowledge and skills that contribute to your home community.
  • Improve your English language skills.

Applications:

Applications can be accessed at https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024 . 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024

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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2023/2024 for study in Ireland (Funded)

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Application Deadline:  24 March 2023

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the 2023 Call under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme. Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be provided for one year study at Masters or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution.

The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.

The aim of the 2023 GOI-IES scheme is to reflect Ireland’s engagement in target partner countries. The scheme is operated in the higher education sector and funded in partnership between the Government of Ireland and the higher education institutions (HEIs). Scholarships are branded as prestigious awards reflecting the core messages about Ireland as a centre of international education, research and
innovation. It is expected that for every scholarship awardee, awareness of Ireland among many more potential students as a location of excellence in international will rise.

Candidate profile
Candidates must demonstrate:

  • A record of outstanding academic achievement
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Participation in extra curriculum activities. For example: humanitarian work; politics either local, national or international; arts; sports;
  • A strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland that indicates how a GOI-IES aligns with their longer-term goals.

    Benefits for students:
    Scholarships must be regarded as highly desirable and valueadding to individuals’ subsequent lives and careers. In view of this, the GOI-IES will be awarded:
    • to high calibre higher education students from non-EU/EEA countries.
    • to students studying in Ireland for a period of one year.

Benefits

Students who are successful will receive:

  • A €10,000 stipend for one year’s study
  • A full fee waiver of all tuition and other registration costs at the higher education institution

The HEA will award a scholarship to the student (through the HEI that the student is attending) amounting to €10,000 for one study year. This fund is directed at covering student costs and living expenses. The scholarship may be for:
▪ one year of a taught master’s degree programme or;
▪ one year of a research programme (e.g. one year of a 2-year research masters or a 3-4-year PhD programme).

  • The scholarship stipend will be transferred to the host higher education institution (HEI) of the successful applicant. The HEI will then put in place a system to transfer the funds to the awardee.
  • The HEI will be required to give a FULL fee waiver to the student for the scholarship year (i.e. tuition fee and registration charge are waived). This is the minimum matching funding requirement that institutions will be required to make to the scholarship scheme.
  • It is expected that a total of 60 scholarships will be funded by the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships for the
    academic year 2023/2024.

Application Procedure:

  • The call for applications will issue 14 December 2022 and the centralised application system is now live and accepting applications.
  • The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 24 March 2023 (Irish Time). Late applications will not be accepted.
  • The application should be submitted via this link.
  • Any questions regarding the call for applications should be submitted to [email protected] no later than 24 March 2023. Telephone queries cannot be accommodated.
  • The HEA will advise the applicants and the HEIs of the outcome of the evaluation process by 1 June 2023.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme (GOI-IES) 2023

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ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2023 for students/scholars from developing countries (Fully Funded study in China)

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Application Deadline: 15 February 2023

According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.

The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (hereinafter referred to as the ANSO Scholarship) was formally launched in 2019 with the goal of training and cultivating young scientists from all over the world. The ANSO Scholarship supports 200 Master’s students and 300 PhD students every year to pursue postgraduate education at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) around China. Please find the full Call for the ANSO Scholarship here.

This year, a sub-category of the ANSO Scholarship: the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is being officially launched. Echoing the priority of TWAS/UNESCO, special (not exclusive) consideration will be given to two target groups: Least Development Countries (LDCs) and women. Up to 40 PhD students from developing countries in the South will be selected by TWAS/UNESCO into this category every year.

CAS, the leading founding member of ANSO, is the major sponsor of the ANSO Scholarship. TWAS and UNESCO, both founding members of ANSO, provide part of the funding for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship awardees. ANSO welcomes all members and parties who are interested in creating a more diversified scholarship program together.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Eligible applicants should NOT hold Chinese citizenship;
  • Eligible applicants must be nationals of eligible developing countries in the South (Developing Countries in the South | TWAS)
  • Eligible applicants should be proficient in English or Chinese;
  • For PhD program applicants: you should be born after 1st January 1988­­ (inclusive);
  • Eligible applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;
  • Eligible applicants should NOT take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.
  • If the applicant is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, s/he will NOT be eligible for the PhD program of this scholarship. Otherwise, s/he will be disqualified from admission and the situation will be reported to the current university/institution

You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously, otherwise you will be disqualified from admission.

Benefits


PhD program
 Tuition waiver
       2. Monthly stipend:6,000 or 7,000 CNY/month (depending on whether the awardee has passed the qualification test arranged by the University), up to 48 months
       3. Health insurance
       4. Application fee waiver
       5.International travel allowance from awardee’s home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate)
       6.One-time visa

All awardees are required to finish centralized training in Chinese language, Chinese culture and all required credits as well as practical research and completion of degree thesis at colleges and schools of USTC/UCAS or CAS institutes.

Any PhD awardee who fails the qualification test or annual assessment will face the consequences including:

•     Termination of his/her scholarship;

•     Discontinuity of his/her doctoral study;

•     Being provided with a certificate of attendance for the period of study undertaken in China but not a formal doctoral degree.

All the awardees are required to abide by Chinese laws and USTC/UCAS regulations and rules.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2023

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Commonwealth Ph.D. Scholarships 2023/2024 (for least developed countries and fragile states) to Study in the UK (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:18 October 2022

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile States in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Purpose: 

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: 

Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.

Eligibility Requirements:
To apply for these scholarships, candidates must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2023
  • By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
  • NOT be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in your home country before September/October 2023
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Scholarship Worth:

  • A Commonwealth Scholarship covers fees, approved fares, and personal maintenance. Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.
  • For the CSC to administer your application effectively and efficiently after you have submitted, it will be necessary to create a record in your name. If you are nominated for an award to the CSC, your details will be kept on file. Basic anonymised demographic data for all applicants will be kept for analytical research. The CSC is committed to protecting your personal information and to being transparent about the information we are collecting about you and what we do with it. To find out more, see the privacy notice.
  • If your application is successful, the CSC will notify you via email that you have been provisionally selected (selected for an award subject to the CSC agreeing your terms of admission to the university)
  • The CSC does not require any candidates to take an IELTS (English language) test. You should note, however, that, as a further condition of your scholarship, you may be required by your university to provide evidence of a particular level of English language proficiency.
  • The CSC will not be able to offer you a scholarship if it would contravene the terms and conditions of another scholarship that you have previously held.
  • When terms of admission to the university have been agreed, the CSC will send you a Notification of Award (formal offer of a scholarship).
  • When all conditions of the Notification of Award have been met, the CSC will send you a formal Confirmation of Award.

Selection Criteria
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

  • Academic merit of the candidate
  • Quality of the plan of study
  • Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country

Tenure and Placement

  • Scholarships are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institution with which the CSC has a part-funding agreement for a specific programme of research for 36 months of full-time study only.
  • Scholarships are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than that for which the selection was made.
  • Scholarships are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

How to Apply:

Candidates must apply to one of the following nominating agencies as well as to the CSC. Nominating agencies will then put forward candidates to the CSC. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:

Each nominating agency oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Candidates must check with the nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria. Nominating agencies may set their own closing date for applications.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2023/2024

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2023/2024 for Foreign Students & Artists to study in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

Types of scholarship

  • The research scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level (research fellowship, PhD, Postdoc).
    Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Only candidates nominated by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.
  • Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland (arts).
    Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.

Eligibility:

Candidates for the University Scholarships must:

  • Hold a university degree (Bachelors/Masters) on commencement of the scholarship.
  • Be able to demonstrate their academic abilities and what they aim to achieve.
  • Contact the institution and/or the professor supervising their period of research. Universities may request supplementary information and/or set certain additional conditions to determine whether or not you qualify for admission.
  • Be under the age of 35 (born on or after 1 January 1978).
  • Be suitably proficient in the language of instruction (French, German, Italian, or English) in order to draw full benefit from their studies in Switzerland.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, airfare, special lodging allowance, etc.

Selection

Applications are subject to preliminary selection by the relevant national authorities and/or the Swiss diplomatic representation. The short-listed applications are then assessed by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which takes the final decision.

The FCS assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:

  1. Candidate profile
  2. Quality of the research project or artistic work
  3. Synergies and potential for future research cooperation

The FCS is composed of professors from all Swiss public universities. Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.


The FCS will select scholarship holders for the 2023-24 academic year by the end of May 2023. Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year will be advertised online from August 2023.

How to apply

  • Select the continent with your country of origin (this is the country according your passport) for receiving further information and the application documents.
  • Check the application deadline and the different types of scholarship on offer. These vary according to country. You will also find details where you can get answers to your questions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2023/2024

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Singapore International Graduate Award 2023 Scholarships for PhD study in Singapore (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 1st, 2022

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.

Eligibility

  • Open for application to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results  Note: SINGA is intended primarily for international students studying for the first time in Singapore. Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students studying/who have studied in Singapore tertiary institutions are not eligible.
  • Good skills in written and spoken English
  • Good reports from academic referees

Benefits

The award provides support for up to 4 years of PhD studies including:

  • Tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend of S$2,200 which will be increased to S$2,700 after the passing of the Qualifying Examination
  • One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500
  • One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000

Estimated cost of living in Singapore

 Item Per Student Per Month (S$)
 Food University Canteens 250 – 350
 Meals outside Campus 450 – 600
 Accommodation (based on a single room) On – Campus* 400 – 700
 Transport Expenses (local) 100 – 150
 Other Expenses (stationary, laundry, toiletries, recreation, etc.) 400 – 500
 Total Estimated Cost of Living 1,400 – 2,000

*Priority for on-campus accommodation is usually given to first year students.

Application Procedure:

1. Browse PhD Research Projects

Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.

2. Documents Required
Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.
Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.

a. Valid Passport
b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)

3.Transcripts & Reports
ALL transcripts need to be in English translation

Mandatory
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.
Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) / scroll(s) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred.
2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).
Applicants applying to NUS supervisors/projects are required to submit your GRE scores in your SINGA application form.
For all other applicants, you may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory GRE scores as part of the university admission requirement.
The submission of IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results is optional and may be requested later by the university for admission.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Singapore International Graduate Award 2023 Scholarships

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NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships 2022/2023 for study in New Zealand (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2022

New Zealand in support of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship for students from developing countries.

This scholarship offers the possibility for students from developing countries to come to New Zealand to work on research projects related to agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation.

For this special round, four PhD projects aligned with New Zealand research programmes have been selected:

  1. Assessing soil carbon changes associated with land management and land use change.
  2. Long-term soil phosphorus fertiliser implications for soil nitrogen cycling and Greenhouse Gas emission.
  3. Plant and plant/microbiome traits impacting N2O emissions from soil.
  4. Climate Neutral Farms (ClieNFarms).

Eligibility

The following criteria are non-negotiable:

  • Your PhD study must be conducted in New Zealand (not from a distance)
  • You cannot hold citizenship or permanent residency status in New Zealand or Australia
  • You must be from a developing country.

The following information must be provided, and documents must be uploaded to the application portal: 

  • Evidence of citizenship for every country for which you hold citizenship
  • Meet the requirements to enrol for a PhD programme at the selected University
  • Academic transcripts, grading scale and certificate of completion
  • One Page Motivation letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for the selected project
  • CV (maximum two pages)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships 2022/2023

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Harvard University Academy Scholars Programme 2022 for international PhD Students

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Application Deadline: September 23, 2022.

This program is open to recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates in the social sciences.

The Academy Scholars Program of The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their academic careers whose work combines excellence in a social science discipline with a command of the language and knowledge or expertise of countries or regions outside of the United States and/or Canada. Their scholarship should span traditional disciplinary divisions and elucidate comparative, transnational, or domestic issues, past or present.

Eligibility

  • These awards are open to recipients of PhD or comparable doctoral degree (within two years of the August 1, 2023, start date) and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences.
  • Scholars nearing dissertation completion must be able to submit degree conferral documentation issued by their university registrar’s office by June 30, 2023, for an August 1, 2023, start date.
  • Individuals who hold or have completed another Harvard postdoctoral fellowship are not eligible to apply.

Terms

  • Each year, five or six Academy Scholars are named for two-year appointments with an annual stipend of $75,000, with the two years to be completed within a three-year window.
  • Year 1 of the fellowship must be taken up no later than the fall immediately following the postdoctoral fellowship offer. Delays or deferrals in the start of Year 1 are not permitted.
  • Between Years 1 and 2, Academy Scholars may apply for a one-time leave (up to 12 months), either to accept or to continue with a tenure-track teaching appointment but for no other reason.
  • Academy Scholars may not accept other sources of funding, awards, or obligations during their appointment.

How to Apply

All application materials must be submitted by the deadline of September 23, 2022. We do not accept late applications.

The completed application will include:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume; including list of publications
  • Research proposal (2000 words maximum); including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work
  • One scholarly writing sample (e.g., PhD dissertation chapter or peer-reviewed academic journal article); only ONE sample may be submitted and it must be in English
  • A copy of your PhD program transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation (uploaded through the online application)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harvard University Academy Scholars Programme 2022

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JSPS RONPAKU Dissertation PhD Program 2022/2023

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Application Deadline: August 19, 2022

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has been carrying out the RONPAKU (Dissertation PhD) Program since 1978. The aim of this program is to provide tutorial and financial support for promising researchers in the countries of Asia and Africa or other specified countries among all those listed as Japanese ODA recipients who wish to obtain a PhD degree from a Japanese university through the submission of a dissertation without matriculating a doctoral course.

Grantees under the program (RONPAKU fellows) are required to conduct their dissertation research under the joint supervision of an advisor in Japan and an advisor in their home country, and are expected to obtain their PhD degree within a maximum period of three years. RONPAKU fellows are required to visit a Japanese university to conduct research under the direct supervision of their advisor in Japan. The advisor may visit the RONPAKU fellow’s home university or research institution when deemed necessary to supervise the fellow’s research together with his/her home advisor

Eligible Fields
All fields within the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included

Eligibility Requirement

The candidate must be a researcher
(1) Who has not obtained a PhD degree from a university
(2) Who wishes to obtain a PhD degree from a Japanese university through the submission of a dissertation
(3) Who has already achieved substantial research results and is likely through dissertation research under the program to successfully obtain a PhD degree, and who is nominated by a home advisor and the president of his/her affiliated university/research institution
(4) Who has nationality in an applicable country (listed in Section 3)
(5) Who is employed full time at a university or research institution in his/her home country or will be appointed to such a position by 1 April 2023
(6) Who is 45 years of age or younger as of 1 April 2023

Fellowship Tenure
Maximum of 3 years starting from 1 April 2023

JSPS Financial Support
(1) Total funding provided to Japanese host university Maximum of 3.6 million yen (Up to 1.2 million yen per fiscal year)
(2) The following expenses can be covered by the above funding:

Travel expenses (RONPAKU fellow’s visits to Japan, advisor’s visit to fellow’s country), goods/materials, other dissertation related expenses
(3) Payment procedure
JSPS will enter into a contract with the Japanese host institution commissioning it to carry out the RONPAKU program’s operation.
This program is administered based on the annual budget, paid and executed each Japanese fiscal year (from 1 April to 31 March).

Application Procedure:
Applications for this program are received via JSPS’s electronic application system. Only applications submitted by the applicant’s (Japanese advisor) affiliated institution together with the required documents (listed in ② below) by the deadline will be accepted. (Applications submitted individually by applicants or candidates or submitted by postal mail will not be accepted.)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the JSPS RONPAKU Dissertation PhD Program 2022/2023

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Canon Collins Trust 2023 Tom Queba Scholarships for Social Change (Funded Masters and Doctoral study in South Africa)

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Application Deadline:  22nd August 2022.

Canon Collins Trust in partnership with Tom Queba Memorial Fund invites applications for scholarships for Masters and Doctoral at South African universities in 2023. Tom Queba Scholarships will provide funding for up to a maximum of two years and an opportunity to enhance your academic and leadership skills through organised events.

Eligbility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • be a black South African female national, normally residing in South Africa
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a Masters or doctoral level at a South African university

Benefits:

  • In 2023, the value of the scholarship package is R85,000. Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years.
  • Canon Collins Trust support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2023 Tom Queba Scholarships for Social Change

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ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarships 2022/2023 for African Students (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 30 June 2022

The African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) is a special advisory body to the African Union mandated to implement the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024) and to promote scientific research and innovation in order to address the challenges of Africa’s socio-economic development.

The 1st and 2nd Calls for PhD scholarships for African students were successfully announced for the academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, where eligible candidates passed through a rigorous screening process and were awarded the scholarship. In furtherance to the success of the 1st and 2nd Calls, the ASRIC and UEMF are hereby launching the 3rd Call for the year 2022.

Eligibility Requirement

  • Must be a national of one of the African Union Member States;
  • Applicants must be less than 35 years of age at the end date of this call;
  • Must have Master’s Degree (in science or engineering), Diploma or Engineering Diploma or any other equivalent diploma (baccalaureate + 5); and
  • The candidate must demonstrate remarkable ability and devotion along with experiences in conducting research in the selected field of study.

The Call

The ASRIC and UEMF  are offering 10 scholarship slots for the academic year 2022-2023 to African PhD students to carry out their doctoral research work at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF), Morocco. The duration of the study and that of the scholarship is three years.

Benefits

  • The scholarship includes; tuition fees of about $9,000, an annual return ticket from your home country with a maximum contribution of $1,000 during summer vacation, and stipend allowance of $1,000 monthly for 11 months every year.

Fields of study

Interested candidates MUST be ready to undertake research in the following areas:

  1. Artificial Intelligence
  2. Additive Manufacturing and materials
  3. Renewable Energy, Green hydrogen and Power-to-X
  4. Chemistry
  5. Management
  6. Sensors

Application Procedure:

The Application Form should be completed and submitted before the deadline of the call. The following are also to be attached to the application form:

  1. an updated CV;
  2. A certified copy of the baccalaureate;
  3. A certified copy of the master’s diploma or the engineering diploma or any other equivalent diploma (Bac + 5);
  4. A copy of certified transcript(s) of all university-level coursework completed corresponding to the diploma or masters;
  5. A copy of the Master (or equivalent) thesis or dissertation;
  6. A certified copy of an applicant’s international passport.
  7. 2 personal passport size photographs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ASRIC-UEMF PhD Scholarships

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