27 Jan 2017

Nuffic Fellowships at the Hague Academy for Local Governance 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 7th March 2017.
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): The Netherlands
About the Award: The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) offers fellowships to participate in training courses in The Netherlands. The aim is to promote capacity building within organisations in eligible countries via training and education for professionals. This is initiated and (almost) fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation.
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for short courses offers scholarships for participants living and working in one of the following 50 countries.
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to contribute to the democratic transition in one of the 10 participating countries in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: In order to qualify for a NFP Scholarship, you need to meet the following selection criteria. You must:
  • be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the following
    NFP country list (in link below);
  • not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development, for example:
    • multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft),
    • large national and/or a large commercial organisations,
    • bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid),
    • multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organization, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB),
    • international NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
  • must have an official passport that will still be valid for at least three months after completion of the training;
  • must not receive more than one fellowship for courses that take place at the same time;
  • English Language skills: The short courses are taught in English. Therefore, it is important that your English language skills (writing and speaking) are good.
  • Work experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required, working with or for local or regional authorities. It is to your advantage if the work/experience is related to the content of the training.
  • To be eligible for a MSP Scholarship you must meet the selection criteria mentioned above. Furthermore you must:
  • be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the following
    MSP country list  valid at the time of application;
  • have an official passport that will still be valid at least three months after completion of the training;
  • not be over 45 years of age at the time of the grant submission.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The Nuffic Fellowship programmes covers cost of tuition fee, travel costs, accommodation and living expenses in The Netherlands.
How to Apply: To apply for a fellowship, You will have to answer the following 3 questions to support your application:
  • Question 1: What is the issue or problem you want to address in your country?
  • Question 2. How will this training course enable you to address this issue?
  • Question 3. How will you address this issue with your position within your organisation?
It is very important to go therough the Application Guidelines before applying.
Award Provider: The Hague, The Netherlands
Important Notes: You can only apply for one Fellowship per deadline.
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Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) Scholarship Challenge 2017 – New York, USA

Application Deadline: 15th February, 2017
Voting Begins on the 17th January
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): New York City, USA
About the Award: Candidate is to film a one-minute video that shows their passion and unique personality. Be creative! Prepare your favorite, mouth-watering dish. Pitch us your culinary business idea. Tell us who or what is your source of inspiration. There are so many ways that you can show us why you want to join the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders and why you should win one of 18 scholarships to our award-winning programs.
Type: Training
Eligibility: 
  • You don’t have to be an actor or movie director—just be yourself! Show your creativity!
  • Film your video horizontally to look best on screen.
  • Videos should be no longer than one minute (60 seconds) in length.
  • The sooner you upload, the more chances your video has to gain votes.
Selection: First, the top 50 videos will be determined by public vote; from these, scholarship winners will be selected by a panel of ICE judges. The names of the scholarship recipients will be released on February 23, 2017.
Number of Awardees: 18
Value of Scholarship: Full and partial scholarships are available
How to Apply: All visitors to the #CulinaryVoice Scholarship Challenge website can cast one vote daily during the voting period (January 17, 2017 to February 15, 2017). Simply visit the page of your favorite video and click “Vote Now.”
Your video will have its own unique link that you can share on your social networks. You can vote and share once a day from January 17, 2017 to February 15, 2017. Get in the Top 50 by reminding your friends, family and the world to vote for you!
Award Provider: Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
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BI Presidential Scholarships (Fully-funded) in Norway for Masters Students 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 1st March 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: All
To be taken at (country): Norway
Type: Masters
Eligibility: Students with top-level grades are eligible, which means a GPA of A on the ECTS scale or equivalent top-level grade on international grade scales.
The scholarship will be extended to the second year of the programme based on the following conditions set below. Documentation of financial need for covering living costs must be stated in the financial plan.
Conditions for Second Year:
1. Full study progression (60 ECTS) in the first year.
2. Minimum GPA of a “B” on the BI ECTS scale after completion of the first year (60 ECTS).
The candidates who are awarded the Presidential Scholarship must be prepared to be “BI ambassadors”, acting as spokespeople, assisting in recruitment efforts and promoting a good study environment. The details regarding responsibilities will be specified in the scholarship contract.
Selection Process: Applications for Presidential Scholarships will be evaluated on an ongoing basis effective until the March 1st priority deadline.
Number of Awardees: 20
Value of Scholarship: The scholarships cover full tuition and living expenses stipend for the first year of studies and may be renewed for a second year depending on successful academic progression.
Duration of Scholarship: The BI Presidential Scholarships are offered for the duration of 2 years, which is the duration of the course.
How to Apply: 
1. Write your scholarship essay where you describe why you deserve a scholarship.
2. Upload the scholarship essay to the online application portal when you complete the application.
Award Provider: Norwegian Business School
Important Notes: Only new students starting autumn 2017 are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
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DAAD-RUFORUM In-Country/In-Region Doctoral Scholarships 2017/2018 for African Students

Application Deadline: 20th February 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: African countries
Fields of Study: The call is open to students who are interested/ registered in the following programmes:
  1. PhD in Life Sciences at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Sciences and Technology – Tanzania ( 2 in-region)
  2. PhD in Food Science and Nutrition at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Kenya (1 in-region & 1 in-country)
  3. PhD in Plant Breeding & Biotechnology – Makerere University, Uganda(1 in-region & 1 incountry);
  4. PhD Agricultural and Rural Innovations at Makerere University, Uganda (1 in-region & 1 incountry)
About the Award: These scholarships are targeting both in-country/in-region (sub-Saharan Africa) applicants to support selected RUFORUM regional PhD Programmes in the Eastern and Central Africa (ECA). The scholarships are tenable for the 2017/18 academic period. DAAD promotes international academic exchange as well as educational cooperation with developing countries through various funding and scholarship programmes. The PhD training programmes will commence in September 2017; therefore, only candidates available to start the PhD training this September 2017 need to apply.
Type: PhD
Eligibility: 
  • Applications are invited from qualified candidates in relevant disciplines (the last university degree (MSc) must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application) from Sub Saharan Africa.
  • Female applicants, candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
  • It is important to note that applicants with other funding sources for their PhD programmes will not be considered for the DAAD/RUFORUM scholarships.
Number of Awardees: up to 8
Duration of Scholarship: The PhD Scholarships are available for a period of three years beginning in September 2017. The scholarships will be initially granted for one year and may be extended upon individual student request and receipt of a complete application by using the attached form provided by DAAD secretariat.
How to Apply: 
  1. Certified copies of all university degree certificates
  2. Certified copies of all university transcripts
  3. At least temporary admission letter including fee structure of respective course (original or certified copy only), or an official letter assuring admission
  4. A Ph.D. research proposal (which must demonstrate relevance to development (the sections should include research area (background, rationale, objectives of the proposed research, proposed Methodology, and expected Results) and a detailed work plan (10 to 15 pages); plagiarism will be checked by DAAD!
  5. An abstract of the proposal on one page (please include name and title of proposal)
  6. A recommendation letter by head of department indicating that you are a member or prospective member of staff and how you will be integrated into the staff development agenda of the university.
  7. Confirmation of study leave from your university (if applicable)
  8. Confirmation of teaching release (university staff members only)
  9. A letter from the applicant confirming availability to start PhD studies in September 2017 at the host university
Award Provider: DAAD, The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
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BI Master of Science Scholarships for International Students 2017/2018 – Norway

Application Deadline: 1st March 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: international
To be taken at (country): Norway
Type: Masters
Eligibility: Candidates demonstrating strong academic performance and demonstrated financial need who apply for, and are accepted in, a Master of Science degree.
Selection Criteria: BI Norwegian Business School aims for a national and international mix in the student body. Hence, priority may be given to applicants from selected countries, selected partner schools of BI, or enrolled in priority master’s programmes
Number of Awardees: A maximum of 25 scholarships are available for the academic year commencing Autumn 2017.
Value of Scholarship: The MSc International Scholarships range from partial to full tuition for the first year of studies. You might also receive the opportunity to renew for a second year. Some living expenses may be covered by a one-time stipend. The amount is set after a thorough individual assessment of each candidate.
All candidates must meet academic progression requirements in order to maintain their scholarship.
How to Apply: Write a scholarship application letter, maximum one page, outlining why you are deserving of this scholarship. Documentation of financial need for covering living costs must be stated in the financial declaration. Please include proof of financial need.
Award Provider:  BI Norwegian Business School Norway
Important Notes: Only students accepted to a Master of Science degree commencing Autumn 2017 will be considered for this scholarship.
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IWMF Howard Buffett Fund For Women Journalists 2017

Application Deadline: 7th March 2017
Eligible Countries: All
About the Award: Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices.
The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Established with a $4 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the Fund will support projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives.
The fund was designed to help women journalists by providing grantees support to:
  • Expose under-reported but critical global issues
  • Undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives
  • Develop field-based expertise and strengthen careers
  • Pursue training and leadership opportunities
  • Launch entrepreneurial news projects or acquire the skill to do so
Type: Grants
Eligibility: 
  • Woman-identifying journalists from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.
  • Professional Journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
  • Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience.
  • Teams of journalists may apply, however the submission must be from a woman journalist and her team must include at least 50% women.
Please note: All answers and documents must be in English. Due to the high volume of applications we cannot answer questions by phone. Please review the application guide and frequently asked questions on our website prior to beginning this application.
Selection: Applications take approximately 6-8 weeks to process.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Award Provider: IWMF
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UNESCO-Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 15th June 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: All countries with a Rotary club presence
About the Award: The Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals have been designed to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and highly skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities. Rotary scholars will benefit from the support they receive through regular contact with sponsoring Rotarians from their home country and the opportunity to interact with Rotarians in the Netherlands. After graduating, scholars’ expertise will be put to work improving water and sanitation conditions in their own community with a project the scholar and sponsoring Rotarians will design and implement together.
In addition, Rotary Foundation alumni are part of an extensive network of fellow Rotary scholarship recipients and Rotarians worldwide. Becoming involved with a local Rotary club and the alumni association allows scholars to stay connected to Rotary’s global community and resources.
Type: Masters, Grants
Eligibility: Students eligible for this scholarship must be provisionally admitted to one of the following degree programs at UNESCO-IHE (joint programs are not eligible):
  • MSc in Urban Water and Sanitation
  • MSc in Water Management
  • MSc in Water Science and Engineering
Students must also live or work near a Rotary club.
Selection Criteria: Scholars are selected in a competitive process. Candidates are chosen based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on global water and sanitation issues during their career. Successful applicants will have a strong academic background, significant and relevant professional experience, and demonstrated leadership in the community
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: TRF awards scholarships of approximately €34,000, paid directly to UNESCO-IHE. Funding to cover additional costs (including international travel) related to participation in the academic program will be coordinated by UNESCO-IHE.
How to Apply:
  1. Students admitted to UNESCO-IHE’s eligible programs seek the sponsorship of their local Rotary club or district by submitting a scholar application to the potential sponsor.
  2. The potential sponsor receives and reviews the application and the terms and conditions.
  3. Rotarians interview the scholarship candidate and make a decision about sponsoring the applicant.
  4. The sponsor submits a full application online no later than 15 June of the year that the scholarship candidate’s program begins.
  5. The Rotary Foundation reviews the application.
  6. The Foundation awards a scholarship to a limited number of candidates who demonstrate the strongest potential to make a significant, positive impact on global water and sanitation issues during their career.
  7. The sponsor submits a progress report after the scholar’s first year of the program and a final report when the scholar completes his or her academic program.
Award Provider: Rotary, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
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RUFORUM Field Attachment Program Award (FAPA) Internship 2017

Application Deadline: Proposals will be accepted throughout 2017
Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa
About the Award: The Field Attachment Program Award (FAPA) is a competitive grants program designed as graduate student internship to link thesis research findings and recommendations to application and use at community level. The FAPA grants are intended to provide opportunity for dissemination of research outputs with a view to inform policy development and hone students’ skills in working with communities to use the research outputs that have been generated.
Type: Training/Internship
Eligibility: All applications will be required to have a supporting letter from their Supervisor and from the Dean of Faculty, and applications will be strengthened if they also have a commitment letter from the community and or/ a government agency, NGO, or a private company that they will be hosting the student for their FAPA activities.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value and Duration of Scholarship: The award provides only for a living stipend and limited travel for three to four months. It is designed to link the student closely with a service provider in the area and to give them work experience.
How to Apply: All FAPA applications are received on-line using the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS). Please click here to create an account in RIMS or to login if you have an existing account. Please select the correct CALL ID: RU FAPA 2017. Before you go on-line to apply, please make sure you have read the guidelines for application.
Award Provider:  Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
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EcoBank Fintech Challenge 2017 for Programmers and Developers

Application Deadline: 14th April, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Top teams will be selected to pitch at the bank’s Innovation Fair, which will be held at the global headquarters of Ecobank in Lomé in May, 2017.
Eligible Fields: Teams are to submit applications addressing one or more of the following challenges
  • Predictive analysis using big data
  • Agency banking
  • Secured client authentication
  • Apps to work without internet connectivity
  • KYC technology
  • Customer analytics
  • Credit scoring
  • Micro Loan System
  • User experience optimizing solutions using machine learning and AI
  • Blockchain technology/solutions within Banking
  • Any other fintech solution.
About the Award:  Ecobank is challenging Africa’s new generation of entrepreneurs to find lasting solutions to the continent’s most pressing banking issues. Submit entries in one or more of our key areas of interest for your Chance to win up to $500,000 funding.
Type: Contest
Eligibility: All African startups and technology innovators are eligible to apply for the challenge. They are to choose from different areas of interest as listed on the website and build a demo to serve as prototype — applicants without demo would be disqualified.
The Challenge is open to both teams and individuals. Teams can submit solutions for more than one challenge but are limited to only one entry per challenge (“Entry”). A total of 20 teams will be selected for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge event (“Event”), which will be held at the global headquarters of Ecobank in Lomé in May, 2017.
Individuals are not allowed to participate in multiple teams. Switching teams after applying is not allowed. Ecobank will cover travel and accommodation costs for up to two participants from each team.
Number of Awardees: 20 teams
Value of Contest: $500,000
How to Apply: Interested participants can apply here
Award Provider: Ecobank
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MSc Women, Peace and Security Scholarships 2017/2018 at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Application Deadline: 26th April 2017.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): UK
About the Award: Women, Peace and Security is a postgraduate programme in the Gender Institute, the largest research and teaching unit of its kind in Europe.  The Centre for Women, Peace and Security was launched in 2015 to promote justice and equality for women living in conflict-affected situations around the world.
MSc in Women, Peace and Security students will be part of a community of scholars, activists and practitioners from around the world dedicated to developing strategies to promote gender equality and enhance women’s economic, social and political participation and security.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: All students with a financial need and clearly articulated commitment and potential in the field of women, peace and security are eligible. We particularly welcome students who come directly from conflict-affected areas, or who have been displaced due to conflict.
Number of Awardees: five
Value of Scholarship: The scholarships will cover all tuition fees and provide a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses for five students from the UK or overseas for the coming academic year (2017-18), ensuring that the best students, regardless of personal financial circumstance or country of origin, will have the opportunity to undertake this critical new programme of study. Students who come directly from conflict-affected areas, or who have been displaced due to conflict are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duration of Scholarship:  12 months
How to Apply: Prospective students should complete the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application form when applying to the MSc in Women, Peace and Security. 
Award Provider: London School of Economics and Political Science
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Norwich Business School Scholarships 2017/2018 for International Masters Students

Application Deadlines:
  • NBS Step-Up Scholarship: 31st July 2017
  • NBS Going Forward Scholarship: 30th June 2017
  • NBS Open World Scholarship: 31st May 2017
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): UK
About the Award(s): Three types of awards are available for students intending to begin Msc courses. They are:
  • NBS Step-Up Scholarship
  • NBS Going Forward Scholarship
  • NBS Open World Scholarship
There are a significant number of scholarships available to help students wishing to continue their studies to MSc level.  The School offers two strands of Master’s Programmes: Applied Career courses and Academic and Professional courses.  Applied Career Courses provide practical career relevant study for people expecting to take up management roles early in their career and are suitable for graduates of non-business related degrees.
Students who achieve a degree from Norwich Business School, who have a degree from UEA in a subject with a strong numerical content, or a Business-related degree from another institution, can apply for our Academic and Professional Courses which are designed for graduates seeking advanced level research skills, and for people considering further steps in their education such as a PHD.
There are also two specialist Master programmes available: MSc Enterprise and Business Creation prepares students considering starting a business.  MSc Brand Leadership support students seeking a career working with creative strategies to develop brands.
Type: Masters
£4000 NBS Step-Up Scholarship: This scholarship is for current UEA final year undergraduate students who wish to continue their studies to MSc level in Norwich Business School in September 2017.
Eligibility:
  • UEA graduates completing their undergraduate degree in any subject in summer 2017 and progressing directly to an MSc in Norwich Business School in September 2017
  • Degree with a classification of 2:1
  • Complete application for the MSc course submitted by 31st July 2017
Value of Scholarship:
  • The value of the award will be £4000 and is payable as a reduction of tuition fee.
  • The duration of the award is one year
  • This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarship
Selection Process:
  • Awarded automatically to students meeting the eligibility criteria.  Awards will be confirmed after the degree results are released
£4000 NBS Going Forward Scholarship: This scholarship is for students graduating from any UK or EU institutions wishing to take an MSc in Norwich Business School in September 2017.
Eligibility:
  • Graduates of any UK / EU institution
  • Degree with a classification of 2:1 (or equivalent)
  • Complete application for the MSc course submitted by 30th June 2017
  • Scholarship statement submitted by 30th June 2017
Value of Scholarship:
  • The value of the award will be £4000 and is payable as a reduction of tuition fee.
  • The duration of the award is one year.
  • This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarship
Selection Process:
  • To be considered, eligible applicants should submit a 250 word statement to nbs.pgt.admiss@uea.ac.uk by the 30th June 2017 answering the following question:
How does the course you have applied for help you achieve your career goals and how would your experiences and interests aid the learning of the cohort as a whole?
  • There are a significant number of scholarships available and these will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, the overall strength of the application, and the strength of the scholarship statement.
£4000 NBS Open World Scholarship: This scholarship is for students graduating from any overseas institution wishing to take an MSc in Norwich Business School in September 2017.
Eligibility:
  • Graduates of any international (non-EU) institution
  • Degree with a classification of 2:1 (or international equivalent)
  • Complete application for the MSc course submitted by 31st May 2017
  • Scholarship statement submitted by 31st May 2017
Value of Scholarship:
  • The value of the award will be £4000 and is payable as a reduction of tuition fee.
  • The duration of the award is one year
  • This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarship
Selection Process:
  • To be considered, eligible applicants should submit a 250 word statement to nbs.pgt.admiss@uea.ac.uk by the 31st May 2017 answering the following question:
How does the course you have applied for help you achieve your career goals and how would your experiences and interests aid the learning of the cohort as a whole?

Award Provider: Norwich Business School (NBS)
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University of Bern Doctoral Scholarships for International Students 2017

Application Deadline: 14th May 2017
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): Switzerland
About the Award: The call for applications targets highly motivated graduates of master’s programmes who have excelled in any discipline that is available at the University of Bern. Applicants will have completed all of their studies-to-date outside of Switzerland, and achieved outstanding grades in their master’s degree.
Type: Doctoral
Eligibility: To be eligible, candidate must:
  • Hold a master’s degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and
  • Students must also fulfil any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master’s degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).
Further training qualifications (Master of Advanced Studies, Executive Master) and degrees from a university of applied sciences or a university of teacher education are not accepted for admission to doctoral studies.
Number of Awardees: 15
Value of Scholarship: The positions are limited to three years, and must commence before the 1st of January 2018.
Award Provider: University of Bern
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