Scholarships 2011 for African Students in Africa and Abroad

January 5, 2011

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This section of the scholarship blog includes scholarships for African students. Scholarships for studying in Africa and Abroad.

2011 Accenture Scholarship for South African Citizens, South Africa
Organization:Accenture Education Trust
Subject:Computer Science, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering: Computer, Electrical (Light Current)Electronic, Information, Industrial
Country:South Africa
Eligibility:Applicants must be South African citizens.
Awards will be based on financial need and academic ability.
*Evidence of family income will be required.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-accenture-scholarship-for-south-african-citizens-south-africa/2011/01/05/

Webber Wentzel Scholarship, South Africa
Organization: Webber Wentzel
Subject:Law
Country:South Africa
Eligibility:you must be registered for the penultimate year of the LLB degree; and
-the primary criterion that will be taken into account is academic excellence.
Application Deadline:31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/webber-wentzel-scholarship-south-africa/2010/11/15/

2011 L’Oréal-UNESCO Regional Fellowships for Women in Science
Organization:Loreal-Unecso
Subject: Science, Engineering and Technology
Country: Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eligibility: PhD
Application Deadline: 12 February 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-l%E2%80%99oreal-unesco-regional-fellowships-for-women-in-science-in-sub-saharan-africa/2010/10/18/

ANSTI/DAAD Post-Graduate Fellowships
Organization:ANSTI/DAAD
Subject:Science and Technology
Country:Abroad
Eligibility:Applicants must also meet the following criteria: Applicants must hold a good bachelors degree (at least 2nd class upper division).
* Applicants must obtain official admission to the host university prior to his/her application for the fellowship.
Application Deadline:31 May 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/anstidaad-post-graduate-fellowships-africa/2010/10/18/

Africa LLM/MSc Tercentenary Scholarship for African Students, UK
Organization: The University of Edinburgh
Subject: Commercial Law; European Law; Innovation, Technology and the Law; International Law; Global Environment and Climate Change Law
Eligibility: The award is open to all suitably qualified African applicants; however, the 2011/2012 scholarship is particularly aimed at applicants who are citizens of (and normally resident in) Eastern and Central Africa, including Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia. If no suitable application is received from these countries, the scholarship will pass to the next most suitable applicant. The award will be made solely on academic merit.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/africa-llmmsc-tercentenary-scholarship-for-african-students-uk/2010/12/29/

Master’s Scholarship for Southern African Students 2011/ 2012, UK
Organization: The University of Edinburgh
Subject: Any Subject
Country: UK
Eligibility: The scholarship will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants may apply from the following countries:
* Angola
* Botswana
* The Democratic Republic of Congo
* Lesotho
* Malawi
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* South Africa
* Swaziland
* United Republic of Tanzania
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe
Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/masters-scholarship-for-southern-african-students-2011-2012-uk/2010/12/29/

Research Position in Ghana: Economics of Human Waste in Agriculture
Organization: IWMI
Subject: Economics of Human Waste in Agriculture
Eligibility: Postdoctoral
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/research-position-in-ghanaeconomics-of-human-waste-in-agriculture/2010/12/25/

South Africa and Egypt Joint Science and Technology Research Programme
Organization: The Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt
Subject: Science and Technology
Country: South Africa/Egypt
Eligibility: Postdoctoral
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/south-africa-and-egypt-joint-science-and-technology-research-programme/2010/12/24/

Hugh le May Fellowship 2012, Rhodes University, South Africa
Organization: Rhodes University
Subject: Philosophy, Classics, Ancient, Medieval or Modern History, Classical, Biblical, Medieval or Modern Languages, Political Theory, Law
Country: South Africa
Eligibility: Postdoctoral
Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/hugh-le-may-fellowship-2012-rhodes-university-south-africa/2010/11/19/

TWAS-icipe Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2011, Kenya
Organization: TWAS-icipe
Subject: Natural Sciences
Eligibility: Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
•be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a Master’s degree in a field of the natural sciences;
* provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship;
* be accepted at an icipe department and provide an official acceptance letter from the head of the department (see sample Acceptance Letter) to this effect. Requests for acceptance must be directed to Lillian Igweta (see contact details below);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Application Deadline: 15 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/twas-icipe-postgraduate-fellowship-programme-2011-kenya/2010/12/21/

African Union Research Grant Programme for International Applicants
Organization: The African Union Commission
Subject: Agriculture, Energy, Water and Sanitation
Country:Africa
Eligibility: PhD
Application Deadline: 30 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/african-union-research-grant-programme-for-international-applicants/2010/12/21/

Climate Science Research Partnership for Resident Nationals of an African Country
Organization: African Climate Science Research Partnership
Subject: African climate variability and change
Country:Africa
Eligibility: Postgraduate, PhD
Application Deadline: 04 February 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/climate-science-research-partnership-for-resident-nationals-of-an-african-country/2010/12/21/

Africa Initiative Research Exchange Program for Canadian and African Students
Organization: CIGI in cooperation with Makerere University (MAK)
Subject: Conflict resolution, Energy, Food security, Health, and Migration, with special attention to the cross-cutting issue of climate change
County: Uganda
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in good academic standing and must be enrolled in master’s or PhD program on a full-time basis at MAK, focusing on one of the Africa Initiative’s thematic areas of conflict resolution and mediation, energy, food security, health, and migration—with special attention to the cross-cutting issue of climate change.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/africa-initiative-exchange-program-for-candian-and-african-students/2010/12/21/

NRF Scholarships for B-Tech/Honours Study for 2011, South Africa
Organization: Tshwane University of Technology
Subject: Any Subject
Eligibility: Graduate
Application Deadline: 14 February 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/nrf-scholarships-for-b-techhonours-study-for-2011-south-africa/2010/12/14/

TWAS-icipe Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, Kenya
Organization: TWAS-icipe
Subject: Natural Sciences
Country: Kenya
Eligibility: Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* apply for the TWAS-icipe Postdoctoral Fellowship within 5 years of completion of their PhD qualification;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;
* be regularly employed in a developing country (other than the host country) and hold a research assignment there;
* provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of the fellowship;
* not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship;
* be accepted at an icipe department and provide an official acceptance letter from the head of the department (see sample Acceptance Letter) to this effect. Requests for acceptance must be directed to Lillian Igweta (see contact details below);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English;
* be financially responsible for any accompanying family members
Application Deadline: 15 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/twas-icipe-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme-kenya/2010/12/10/

TWAS-icipe Fellowships for Visiting Scholars 2011, Kenya
Organization: TWAS-icipe
Subject: Natural Sciences
Country: Kenya
Eligibility: Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria:
* be a maximum of 55 years on 31 December of the application year;
* be nationals of a developing country (other than Kenya);
* hold a PhD degree and a regular research assignment with at least five years of postdoctoral research experience;
* be regularly employed in a developing country (other than the host country);
* provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Application Deadline: 15 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/twas-icipe-fellowships-for-visiting-scholars-kenya/2010/12/09/

The Africa-Australia Small Grants Scheme (AACGS) 2010-2011, Africa
Organization: The Australian Embassy
Subject: The sectoral focus of the Scheme includes (but is not restricted to):
(i) Community health initiatives, including HIV/AIDS, water and sanitation;
(ii) Education and training;
(iii) Economic and social initiatives;
(iv) Environmental awareness and natural resource conservation;
(v) Agriculture and food security;
(vi) Promotion of women’s rights and equal access to goods and services; and
(vii) Promotion of skills development and employment for youth
Country:Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Libya or Syria
Eligibility: individuals, community groups, international or Australian NGOs, academic institutions, research bodies, libraries, museums, or other organisations engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis.Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-africa-australia-small-grants-scheme-aacgs-2010-2011-africa/2010/12/08/

Call for Nominations: Improving Academic Qualifications of Academic Staff and Researchers, South Africa
Organization: NRF/ RISA
Subject: Science
Country: South Africa
Eligibility: PhD
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/call-for-nominations-improving-academic-qualifications-of-academic-staff-and-researchers-south-africa/2010/12/04/

Scholarship Opportunities for International Students, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Organization: University of Ilorin
Subject: Any Subject
Country: Nigeria
Eligibility: For Undergraduate program:
Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the University i.e. 5 credits ‘O’ level or its equivalent for candidate seeking admission to the first year of the first degree programmes and two ‘A’ level plus 3 ‘O’ level credits (or its equivalent) for candidates seeking admission into the second year of the programme.
ii. For Graduate program:
Applicants must meet admission requirements of Master programme of the University i.e. Second Class honours, (Upper Division) or the equivalent in the bachelor degree.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/scholarship-opportunities-for-international-students-university-of-ilorin-nigeria/2010/11/02/

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Organization: University of Ilorin
Subject: Applied Sciences, Science and Humanities
Country: Nigeria
Eligibility: The candidate for the fellowship should:
i. Be a non-Nigerian;
ii. Possess a Ph.D
iii. Submit a well articulated research proposal in any of the disciplines listed above;
iv. Possess excellent communication skills and be computer literate.
Application Deadline: 15th September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-university-of-ilorin-nigeria/2010/11/02/

Western Cape Provincia Government Scholarships for Social Development Clinical Social Work Honour Students, South Africa
Organization: University of Cape Town
Subject: Social Development Clinical Social Work
Country: South Africa
Eligibility: Eligible candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and applicants who have been employed as social work professionals either in provincial Government or in a non-governmental professional field are encouraged to apply.
The Value of the Awards: The scholarships are valued at R 22 900 each and are tenable for one year only. No renewal can be made for a second year of Honour’s study.
Application Deadline: 22 February 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/western-cape-provincia-government-scholarships-for-social-development-clinical-social-work-honour-students-south-africa/2010/12/22/

Postdoctoral Fellowships, ResearchTraining and Exchange Program for SouthAfrican Applicants, USA
Organization: NRF,Emory University and SCYNEXIS
Subject: Drug Discovery
Country: USA
Eligibility: Postdoctoral
Application Deadline: 11 March 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/postdoctoral-fellowships-researchtraining-and-exchange-program-for-southafrican-applicants-usa/2011/01/05/

The WACCI Ph.D Programme 2012, Ghana
Organization: University of Ghana
Subject: Plant Breeding
Country: Ghana
Eligibility: 1. an MSc/MPhil in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Crop Science, Applied Entomology, Applied Nematology or equivalent degree.
2. a position as an agricultural research scientist in a national research institute or university in the potential student’s home country is also essential, so that the student can return to his/her home country to conduct the field research for the PhD thesis.
Applicants should be under the age of 40.
Application Deadline: Contact Employer
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-wacci-ph-d-programme-2012-ghana/2010/12/02/

First Rand/Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship for International Postgraduate Studies
Organization: FirstRand Limited
Study Subject: Area of your Interest
Country: Abroad
Eligibility: The successful candidate will have excelled academically in his chosen field of endeavour and will have been able to demonstrate
-leadership qualities;
-strength of character;
-community minded endeavours; and
the potential to be a destiny changer in his or her chosen field. While there is no age limit, preference will be given to candidates under the age of 35.Candidates who are currently, or have been studying overseas, will not be considered for this scholarship.
Application Deadline: 4 March 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/first-randlaurie-dippenaar-scholarship-for-international-postgraduate-studies/2010/11/24/

Paul Speijer Fund for African Students, Wageningen University, Netherlands
Organization: Wageningen University
Subject: Plant Sciences
Country:Netherlands
Eligibility: BSc in Plant Sciences or Agronomy with outstanding results, who are currently working as a professional in a local research institute and who will use this postgraduate education to become leader in their field. Candidates must be committed to returning home after finishing the MSc study with the aim of contributing to the improvement and further development of the agricultural production of food crops in the home country.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/paul-speijer-fund-for-african-students-wageningen-university-netherlands/2010/12/01/

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