24 May 2017

University of Pretoria Scholarships for Masters in Human Rights and Democratization in Africa 2017

Application Deadline: 31st July 2017
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of Pretoria, South Africa
About the Award:  The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa is a unique programme to which 25 to 30 individuals from African countries with the following degrees and preferably experience in the field of human rights are admitted:
  • Law students
    A degree allowing access to the legal profession (eg LLB or licence en droit)
  • Other students (non-law students)
    At least an Honours degree in a discipline relevant to human rights and democratisation
During an intensive one-year course, they are taught by eminent lecturers in the field of human rights and gain invaluable practical exposure. It is the only course of its kind in Africa.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: 
  • Individuals from all African countries are invited to apply for admission to study for the Master’s Degree (LLM/MPhil) in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Applicants must be in possession of a first degree in Law (LLB, licence en droit or licenciatura em direito) or a Honours degree relevant to human rights and democratisation.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Limited scholarships are available.
How to Apply: There are two ways to apply for this premier course:
  1. Online application – (Deadline: 31 JULY 2017)
  2. Application by post – (Deadline: 31 JULY 2017)
It is important to visit the Program Webpage for application instructions before applying
Award Provider: University of Pretoria, South Africa
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University for High-Achieving Students 2018

Application Deadline: 27th September 2017
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Stanford University
About the Award: The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program will annually identify a group of 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: 
  • We encourage applications to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program from citizens of all countries. That’s natural since we expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have global impact.
  • Students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2013 or later are eligible to apply to the pioneer class of Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
Independence of Thought
  • First-step mental sharpness
  • Seeks out knowledge and new experiences
  • Full of original ideas
  • Makes sense of ambiguous situations
  • Can hold a contrarian or dissenting point of view
2. Purposeful Leadership
  • Ambitious, in the best sense of the word
  • Driven to improve self
  • Willing to take risks
  • Self-aware
  • Persists and bounces back from adversity
3. Civic Mindset
  • Personally humble and kind
  • Inclusive
  • Respects differences
  • Concerned for and helpful to others
  • Low ego
Number of Awards: up to 100
Value of Program: The Stanford education of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is fully funded.
  • Full funding includes tuition, stipend, graduate program and related academic expenses, with additional financial support available.
  • Pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, from PhDs in arts, education, engineering, humanities, or social sciences to professional degrees in business, law, or medicine.
  • Build skills in leadership and communication that will empower you to work across disciplines and to scale creative solutions for complex challenges.

Duration of Program: The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds up to the first three years of your graduate education, and if your degree program exceeds three years – such as an MD or PhD program, or a Stanford dual- or joint-degree program – then your Stanford home department will fund the remainder of your education to the extent consistent with its standard funding commitment for that program. (That is, e.g., six years for PhDs in engineering, five years for PhDs in humanities.)
How to Apply: Where we find evidence of these criteria is throughout your application materials and, if you are selected as a finalist, at Immersion Weekend. You may apply now through September 27, 2017. We look forward to getting to know you, what you have done, your influences, ideals, hopes and dreams.
Award Provider: Stanford University, Stanford, California
Important Notes: Please note that We highly recommend that you apply using a current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
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Dutch-Nigerian Student Business Challenge 2017 for Innovative Nigerians

Application Deadline: 10th June 2017
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Fields of Work: Selected applicants will work in a Dutch-Nigerian team on sustainable entrepreneurial solutions for real-life challenges in one of the sectors:
  • Energy
  • Health
  • Water
  • Food
About the Award: The Dutch-Nigerian Student Business Challenge is an innovative business case competition where 12 Dutch and 12 Nigerian students work together on sustainable entrepreneurial solutions for real-life challenges in Nigeria’s energy, health or water-food sector.
The challenge runs from June till November 2017 and is initiated by the Dutch Government. TU Delft in the Netherlands organises the challenge in close collaboration with Passion Incubator in Nigeria. The Dutch-Nigerian student teams are offered a co-creation programme in which the students work together both on- and offline.
Type: Contest
Eligibility: The ideal  candidate for this call:
  • has the Nigerian nationality
  • is an excellent or young professional who finished their study less than 3 years ago
  • has an outstanding video and CV
  • has an excellent recommendation letter from their university
  • is available to work on the challenges of the team from  June-November 2017; perhaps even beyond
  • Full-time availability during the assessment day (21June) and workshop weeks (Sept 4-8 and October 23 – 27)
  • A professional level  of English
  • Proper skills to develop a business case;  have social technical and/or business skills.
  • Access to computer and internet

Duration of Program: June till November 2017
How to Apply:
  • Check if you meet the following requirements above
  • Prepare an outstanding (duration max 3 minutes) in which you state why you should be selected for this challenge.
  • Get a recommendation letter from your university
  • Fill i the Registration Form which can be accessed here
  • Send in your application (Video, CV and Recommendation letter) to dnsbc@gmail.com
Award Provider: Dutch Government.
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IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarships for PhD Research Program 2017/2018 – Italy

Application Deadline: 18th July, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Global
To be taken at (country): Italy
Eligible Field of Study: Candidates can apply for one (or more) of the following curricula:
  • Analysis and Management of Cultural Heritage (AMCH)
  • Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN)
  • Computer Science and Systems Engineering (CSSE)
  • Economics, Management and Data Science (EMDS)
About the Award: Admission to IMT’s PhD program is competitive on an international level, with evaluation mainly focusing on past academic performance (grades) and scientific relevance to the selected curricula. First and foremost, however, certain basic formal requirements must be met before candidates are eligible to apply. Namely, candidates must have completed and obtained a degree equivalent to at least 4 years of university studies. (Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s degree is awarded before they enroll at IMT.)
Type: Postgraduate Degree
Eligibility: A university degree of at least 4 years or full time equivalent. Eligibility will be assessed by the PhD Selection Committee.
Selection Criteria: 
  • Applicants are evaluated by a selection committee on the basis of past academic performance (grades) and background, scientific relevance and aptitude to research within the selected curriculum, and any other additional pertinent data submitted in the application (such as scientific publications, if any). While ranking of applicants is mostly driven by academic achievement, scientific pertinence is also taken into consideration for admission.
  • The candidates that pass the initial assessment of the applications will be invited for an interview with the selection committee, either in person at the IMT campus, or via standard internet video conference, or through any other procedure allowing visual contact with the candidates and viewing of their identity document. Candidates with no access to videoconferencing facilities can conduct the interview at an Italian embassy or consulate.
  • During the evaluation process, in rare circumstances, the selection committee may propose a different curriculum from the one chosen by the candidate.
  • Equal opportunities are ensured to all candidates throughout the evaluation process.
Number of Awardees: Thirty-six (36)
Value of Scholarship: 13,638.47 Euros/year
  • All PhD students admitted to the PhD program are exempt from paying tuition fees, although they are still responsible for paying the yearly Regional Education Tax (currently €140.00/year);
  • All PhD students are offered free meals (lunch and dinner) at the on-campus canteen;
  • All scholarship recipients are provided with free accommodation in shared double rooms within the campus residential facilities.
Duration of Scholarship: Three (3) years
How to Apply: Candidates must apply via the  online application form by the deadline set in the Call for Applications (July 18th, 2017 at 12:00 Italian time).
Award Provider: IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy
Important Notes: Applications are open to candidates without regard to nationality, age, gender or religion. Proficiency in English is compulsory as research and teaching are conducted in English. No knowledge of Italian is requested.
Due to high traffic near the call closure, candidates are encouraged to submit their application well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute congestion in the online application procedure!
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University of Pavia Scholarship for African and Developing Countries 2017/2018 – Italy

Application Deadline: 12th June 2017
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
To be taken at (country): Italy
About the Award: The Fund and the selection of the students are managed by a Committee composed by students, professors and officers of the University of Pavia. The Committee will select – among the applicants – the students who will receive a scholarship for the Academic Year 2017-2018. This is a call for applications currently opened to candidates from Developing Countries.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: 
  • Only the following candidates can apply for a scholarship: only citizens of a Developing Country classified as a low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank
  • Only students born on/after the 1st January 1982 can participate.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: The scholarship is intended to cover one Academic year and will be paid as monthly installments of 1.000 Euros each. Selected students will receive 8.000 Euros, paid as monthly installments of 1.000 Euros each. They will decide how to spend them, mainly for living.
Duration of Program:  1 academic year (about 10 months)
May 2017: opening of the call for applications;
– May/June 2017: collection of the applications;
– June 2017: selection of the winning student;
– June 2017: defining the program of the selected student;
– September 2017: the Program starts;
– A.Y. 2017-2018: carrying out of the Program;
– July 2018: the first part of the Program ends.
Award Provider: University of Pavia
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African Development Bank Internship Programme for African Students 2017

Application Deadline: 31st May 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible African Countries: Member countries of the African Development Bank
To be taken at (country): Internships shall be performed either at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in any one of the Bank’s field offices or Regional Centers.
Subject Areas: The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas are aligned to the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (TYS) and the gender strategy.  In addition to the fields that are in the job families of the Bank, focus will be on the following areas:
  • Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth;
  • Agriculture, Human and Social Development;
  • Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization;
  • Economy, Statistics;
  • Governance and knowledge Management
  • Finance
  • Legal
  • Human Resources and Corporates Services: IT, Language Services, General Service a& Procurement, HR Management
  • Audit, Anti-corruption
  • Evaluation;
  • Communication & External Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Gender.
About Program: African Development Bank offers internship programme to students from its member African countries currently undertaking their masters’ programme at a recognized public or private institution.
The broad objectives of the program are to:
  • Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
  • Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.
However applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the AfDB.
Offered Since:  Not Specified
Eligibility: The following are the minimum requirements:
  • Aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years
  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning.
  • Apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree.
  • Provide a letter from the University / Professional institution school confirming the enrollment for the current Program.
  • Citizen of a regional or non-regional member country of the African Development Bank.
  • Applicants must be fluent in, at least, one of the Banks’s working languages (English or French).
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
In addition to above, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
  • Ability to leverage knowledge.
  • Ability to share knowledge.
  • Adaptability to multicultural settings.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operations.
  • Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.
Number of Internship Positions: Not Specified
Benefits: Interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.
Interns will be responsible for their airfare to and from the location of their internship, their visa if needed and will be required to have international medical and accident insurance coverage for the duration of their internship.
Duration: Internships will initially be for a period of three months, renewable for up to six months (maximum).
How can I Apply? Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Sponsors: African Development Bank
Important Notes: Applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for the Programme will be contacted. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org
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The Denys Holland Scholarship for Financially-Challenged Students 2017/2018

Application Deadline: Friday, 7th July, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): United Kingdom
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the University
About the Award: The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.
Professor Denys Holland, in whose memory the Denys Holland Fund was created via donations from his students, was a sociable, compassionate man. A Professor of Law and Dean of Students, one of his principal concerns was the welfare and fulfilment of students under his care. His admissions policy for the Faculty of Laws was aimed at a broad range of students who would enter fully into college life.
Offered Since: Not known
Type: Undergraduate Taught
Eligibility: Candidates should be:
  • holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department;
  • in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL;
  • preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies;
  • able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university.
Selection Criteria: The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial hardship, subject to applicants demonstrating their intention to play a full part in extracurricular activities of UCL and the Students Union.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend.
Duration of Scholarship: The scholarship is for one year in the first instance, but will be renewed subject to satisfactory progress, for up to a total of three years.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit the scholarship webpage to apply.
Award Provider: The University College, London, Denys Holland Foundation
Important Notes: The scholarship may be held alongside other grants, bursaries, awards or scholarships, provided annual total funding does not exceed the cost of fees plus a reasonable sum for maintenance in any one year (as determined by UCL).
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Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) for African Women 2017 – South Africa

Application Deadline: 13th September 2017
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): South Africa
Field of Study: None
About the Award:  The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. We are one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to such women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,000 have been awarded in the US/Canada program, and US$7,000 in the Africa, Latin America and Trinity programs.
Type: Grants
Eligibility: 
General: Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • Be at least 25 years old at time of application deadline (see specific regional program application below);
  • Be a national of a country listed on the MMEG Country Eligibility List;
  • Be enrolled at an accredited academic institution when submitting application; and plan to be enrolled for a full academic term after award of the grant by the Board;
  • Not be related to a World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund or Inter-American Development Bank staff member or spouse;
Africa: In addition to the above criteria, an applicant must:
already be enrolled part time (minimum of 2 courses per semester or term) or full time at one of the universities listed below, AND be enrolled for the following academic year (January-December or September to May) at one of the following universities:
  • University of the Witwatersrand,
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Stellenbosch
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of the Free State
Applicants applying from eligible countries other than South Africa must already hold a study permit for South Africa.
Estimated expenses should be calculated and expressed in Rand
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Approx. US$7,000
How to Apply: Remember to read the Application Checklist & FAQs before applying, and select the   “Africa program” in the first question of the application. If the program name  does not appear, the program may be closed to new applications.
Award Provider: MMEG
Important Notes: Queries may be addressed to <africa@mmeg.org> during this period. Decisions will be announced by December.
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United Nations OHCHR Internship for Graduate Students 2017 – Geneva

Application Deadline: 9th April, 2018
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Geneva, Switzerland
Type: Internship
Eligibility: Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university   degree or equivalent, or higher);
  2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
  3. Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in the link below) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation, as provided for in section 11.4 of the present instruction.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Internship: United Nations internships are not remunerated and interns are not considered officials or staff members of the Organization. Travel costs and living expenses must be borne by the interns themselves or by a sponsoring institution. Interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining visas. In Geneva, interns are provided, upon arrival, with a Swiss ID card for the duration of the internship by OHCHR’s Administrative Section. They are also provided with a U.N. ground pass, a library card and general information about OHCHR and the United Nations.
The relationship between the Organization and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Interns are assigned to an organizational unit of OHCHR according to the needs of the Office and their own areas of interest. They are involved, inter alia, in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, backstopping fact-finding and technical cooperation activities as well as field operations and supporting other OHCHR activities, depending on the exigencies of the Office. As part of the internship programme, OHCHR endeavours to brief interns through a series of information sessions on human rights issues conducted by staff of the Office.
How to Apply: Apply Now
Award Provider:  United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHRCR)
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World Trade Organisation Internship for Graduate Students 2017 – Geneva

Application Deadline: 29th May 2017
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Geneva
About the Award: The Procurement Section is responsible for the acquisition process of products and services for the WTO, i.e. to obtain high quality goods, services and works that meet the applicable specifications at competitive prices and within the time frame required, in order to achieve the mandates of the WTO.
The intern will have the following opportunities to:
  1. 1) participate in, and assist with, the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Section.
  2. 2) Statistics and Data Analysis including – but not limited to – Purchase Orders, Tenders and granted approvals. The WTO uses Oracle software (ERP system) for its financial management and reporting.
  3. 3) Assist with creating PowerPoint presentations for the delivery of Procurement related mini-workshops to WTO staff.
  4. 4) Contribute to miscellaneous projects to be defined based on the needs of the section.
Type: Internship
Eligibility: 
  • Education: Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in the administration, purchasing or accounting discipline and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.
  • Languages: Excellent speaking and writing skills in English or French. A good working level of the other language would be an asset.
Additional Information:
APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER EXPRESSING THEIR INTEREST IN WORKING FOR THE WTO PROCUREMENT SECTION.
The official languages of the organization are French, English and Spanish.
Selection Criteria: Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO members, countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization’s insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own health insurance while they are working at the WTO. The WTO can assist with visa applications where necessary.
Duration of Program:  6 months (22nd June to 22nd December 2017)
How to Apply: All candidates must complete an online application form (in Program Webpage Link below).
Award Provider: World Trade Organisation
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Government of Poland Masters and PhD Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 23rd June 2017
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries ( Angola, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Colombia, Mexico, Mayanmar, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Vietnam).
To be taken at (country): Poland
Field of Study: Varying
About the Award: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland and Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland announced recruitment to the Ignacy Lukasiewicz scholarship programme (2017/2018 edition).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Polish government department tasked with maintaining Poland’s international relations and coordinating its participation in international and regional supra-national political organisations such as the European Union and United Nations.
Type: Masters and PhD
Eligibility: 
2nd Degree Studies (Master Studies)
Candidate profile:
  • Graduate of the 1st degree studies (completed in 2016 or 2017) conducted in the aforementioned areas of sciences or current final year student of the 1st degree studies in the academic year 2016/2017;
  • In the absence of the form of 1st degree studies in the higher education system of the country which issued the diploma, graduate of Master’s degree or equivalent studies (completed in 2016 or 2017) or current final year student of Master’s degree or equivalent studies in the academic year 2016/2017, conducted in the aforementioned areas of sciences.
3rd Degree Studies (PhD Studies): Candidate profile:
  • Graduate of Master’s degree or equivalent studies completed no earlier than three years ago (does notapply to persons already studying in Poland);
  • Graduates of Master’s degree or equivalent studies completed in the country of origin of candidates will be preferred (however, this does not preclude persons with Polish university diploma from the possibility of applying for the scholarship);
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: The amount of the scholarship, which covers the costs of accommodation and living, is PLN 1350 per month.
Duration of Program: Duration of program
How to Apply: 
2nd Degree Studies (Master Studies): The candidates are required to submit completed and signed questionnaire to Polish diplomatic posts, along with the following attachments:
  • Description of the proposed dissertation according to the following specifications: 1.5-2 A4 pages, font size 12, spacing 1.5; required elements of description include: proposal for a topic, problem and research method, detailed description of chapters);
  • A copy of the 1st degree studies graduation diploma with a supplement, in the absence of the form of1st degree studies in the higher education system of the country of origin – a copy of diploma ofMaster’s Degree or equivalent with a supplement or certificate of the marks obtained in the winter session in the final year of 1st degree studies or final year of Master’s degree or equivalent studies, and the planned date of completion;
  • A copy of health certificate;
  • A copy of passport.
3rd Degree Studies (PhD Studies): The candidates are required to submit, via the university admitting the foreigner to the 3rd-degree studies, to the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange, completed and signed questionnaire along with the following attachments:
  • Outline of the doctoral dissertation prepared in accordance with the following specifications: 4-5 A4 pages, font size 12, spacing 1.5; required elements of description include: proposal for a topic, research problem, the main hypothesis and research method, detailed description of chapters);
  • A copy of the Master’s degree graduation diploma (with a supplement) authorising to take up doctoral studies in the issuing country (not applicable to persons already studying in Poland);a document confirming admission by the university (or the promise of admission), in the mode provided for foreigners, to 3rd degree studies with the scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, stating that financial conditions will change when a foreigner does not obtain a scholarship (does not apply to persons already studying in Poland);
  • Opinions of two independent academics (Prof. or PhD), including at least one from Poland);
  • A curriculum vitae with a covering letter;
  • A copy of health certificate (it does not concern to people already studying in Poland);
  • A copy of passport;
  • A copy of the document authorizing to the stay on the Polish territory (for people already studying in Poland or holding a valid visa).
Award Provider: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland and Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland
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