18 Jul 2016

African Humanities Research Fund for African Students 2017/2018

Application Deadline: January 2017 (annual) |
Offered annually? Yes
Scholarship Name: ORISHA DPhil Scholarship (African Humanities Research Fund)
Brief description: The African Studies Committee offers ORISHA DPhil Scholarships in Humanities for Africans Students who will be registered as Graduate Students of the Oxford University in Africa 2016-2017
Accepted Subject Areas: Students may be registered in any of the following disciplines: African Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Development Studies, History, Human Geography, Literature, Politics and International Relations, Religious Studies. Proposals must include a major focus on Africa.
About Scholarship
The African Studies Committee invites applications for the ORISHA Studentship for research in the Humanities in Africa from persons who will be registered as graduate students of the UniversityUniversity of Oxford
Scholarship Offered Since: DPhil Scholarships for Africans
Who is qualified to apply?
Students from African countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants for the scholarship may be new candidates for admission to the University, or already registered as graduate students.
The scholarship can only be awarded to a student who has been accepted for study at the University.
How Many Scholarships are available? Not Specified
What are the benefits?
The scholarship will cover college and university fees and a maintenance allowance.
How long will sponsorship last?
The award is available for three-year doctoral degrees. Renewal for two and three year periods is subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligible Developing Countries: African students
To be taken at (country): University of Oxford
How to Apply
Those applying to the University for the first time should ensure that their application for entry is made before the second application deadline.
The scholarship alternates between St Cross and St Antony’s College. New and continuing students should name St Antony’s College as their college of first choice on their University and scholarship application form.
Please email a cover letter clearly stating the Department you have applied.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for more details
Sponsors: The African Studies Committee
Important Notes: The University of Oxford academic admissions procedure is separate from that for this scholarship.
This email should be received by the  Administrator, African Studies Centre,African.Studies@africa.ox.ac.uk by the deadline.

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