Scholarships for Developing Countries 2011

March 5, 2011

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This section of the scholarship blog includes the scholarship for developing countries. The eligibility criterion may vary accordingly. Let’s have a look on these scholarships.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme for Commonwealth Developing Countries, 2011 UK
Organization: DFID
Subject: Economic, Social, Technology related subjects
Country: UK
Eligibility: a. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not currently be living or studying in a developed country (please see the booklet for a list of eligible countries)
b. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;
c . be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
d. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
e. not be employed by a government department (for this purpose the Commission counts this as being employed by a Government Ministry).
f. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study
g. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete
Application Deadline: 31 May 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/commonwealth-shared-scholarship-scheme-for-commonwealth-developing-countries-2011-in-uk/2011/02/02/

2011 Postgraduate Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, University of Nottingham, UK
Organization: University of Nottingham
Subject: Many
Country: UK
Eligibility: All courses in the Department of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Additionally some courses in the School of Geography, the Institute for Science & Society, the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School.
One full tuition fee scholarship is also available for a student from Africa for the MSc in Crop Improvement in the School of Biosciences.
Application Deadline: 6 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/postgraduate-scholarships-in-university-of-nottingham-for-developing-countries-2011-in-uk/2011/01/29/

2011 One World Scholarship Program for Applicants from Developing Countries at Austrian Universities, Austria
Organization: Austrian Universities
Subject: Many (Courses offered by Austrian Universities)
Country: Austria
Eligibility: Bachelors, Master’s and Doctoral (The One-World-Scholarship-Programme is directed at students from Africa, Asia and Latin America who are interested in development policy and who have come to Austria on their own initiatives, in order to complete their education. With their decision for studying abroad, the students have demonstrated a high degree of assertiveness, creativity and mobility
Application Deadline: Middle of March till the end of May each year.
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-one-world-scholarship-program-for-developing-countries-at-austrian-universities-austria/2011/02/23/

HEC-EGIDE/ Eiffel MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries
Organization: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Higher education
Country: Developing country
Eligibility: The HEC MBA Program applies on behalf of admitted eligible students. In order to be eligible the candidate must be: Be aged 30 years old or less in the selection year. Have a single nationality from a developing country deemed an ‘emerging country’ by the French state department, especially those in Asia and Latin America, for example, currently under-represented among the student population in France
Application Deadline: End of November each year (after enrollment confirmation).
http://scholarship-positions.com/hec-egide-eiffel-mba-scholarships-for-developing-countries/2010/07/16/

SEC Student Scholarship Programme 2011, Chile
Organization: ISEC
Subject: Solvent Extraction Processes and Technology
Country: Chile
Eligibility: You are a full time undergraduate (last year) or graduate (Master or PhD) student at a Chilean or foreign fully accredited university. You are pursuing a degree in the career programmes relevant to the ISEC conference themes. You have at least an intermediate knowledge of the English language. In case you are selected for the scholarship, you must be able to present your project in English during the poster session.
Application Deadline: 13 June 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/isec-student-scholarship-programme-2011-chile/2010/12/08/

The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Programme 2011-2012, Kenya
Organization: The Aga Khan Foundation
Subject: Any Subject
Country: Kenya
Eligibility: The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-aga-khan-foundation-international-scholarship-programme-2011-2012-kenya/2010/11/26/

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 PhD; 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/

Scholarship Opportunities for International Students, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Organization: University of Ilorin
Subject: Any Subject
Country: Nigeria
Eligibility: 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.Graduate: 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: 27 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/scholarship-opportunities-for-international-students-university-of-ilorin-nigeria/2010/11/02/

Special Research Funds for PhD Students from Developing Countries, Belgium
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Organization: University of Ghent
Subject: Any
Country: Belgium
Eligibility: Candidates need to come from – and have the nationality of – a developing country. This program is limited to universities and research centers in developing countries with which Ghent University is already cooperating or has cooperated in the last 5 years. It is the Ghent University promoter who has to present evidence of this cooperation. A signed cooperation agreement is no necessity at the moment of the application for the scholarship but will be required when the scholarship is granted. There must be a guarantee that the candidate will be able to work on the PhD project at the partner university. This implies that there must be a local PhD supervisor at the partner university or research center. Also a written statement is requested from that supervisor or the university authorities stating that the candidate is either a student or a staff member of this university and will be sufficiently exempted from teaching or other assignments as to be able to fully concentrate on the PhD research. This statement should also mention that the candidate receives/received a local scholarship or salary when working on the PhD in the home institute.
Application Deadline: 15 March 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/special-research-funds-for-phd-students-from-developing-countries-belgium/2011/01/22/

University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students 2011/2012, UK
Organization: University of Ghent
Subject: Country: UK
Eligibility: The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should: Be a resident citizen of Bangladesh and have not previously studied or worked abroad; Be aged below 35 years at the time of application; Have an honours/degree and a Masters degree from a public university (including national and open universities) with a minimum overall score of 70% for science and engineering subjects, and 55% for arts and social sciences; candidates with a minimum overall score of 70% in a Bachelor degree in textiles are eligible to apply; candidates who have studied for either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a private university are not eligible to apply; Have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 ((Please note, MA Education; MA TESOL; Environmental Impact Assessment & Management; Planning; and Urban Regeneration and Development all require IELTS 7.0); Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make positive impact on the future of Bangladesh; Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and Bangladesh as a whole.
Application Deadline: 20 March 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/university-of-manchester-equity-and-merit-scholarships-for-bangladeshi-students-20112012-uk/2011/02/25/

2011-2012 Nigeria Scholarships at Newcastle University, UK
Organization: Newcastle University
Subject: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences
Country: UK
Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for a NU Nigeria Scholarship if: You have been offered a place on any postgraduate degree programme in the faculties of HASS, SAgE or FMS.You are a Nigerian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes. You have an First Class Bachelors degree from a recognised Nigerian University and satisfy all other requirements.You intend to register to start your studies during the 2011-12 academic yearYou are a self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards
Application Deadline: 30 June 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-2012-nigeria-scholarships-at-newcastle-university-uk/2011/03/03/

2011-2012 OFID Scholarship for Applicants from Developing Countries
Organization: OFID Organization
Subject: Courses offered by OFID
Country: USA
Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application. Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent, Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent, Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree. Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below), Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
Application Deadline: 4 June 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-2012-ofid-scholarship-for-applicants-from-developing-countries/2011/03/04/

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:
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/masters-scholarship-for-southern-african-students-2011-2012-uk/2010/12/29/

The Crawford Fund Fellowship 2011 for Agricultural Scientist from Developing Countries, Australia
Organization: The Crawford Fund
Subject: Agriculture
Country: Australia
Eligibility: Training
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-crawford-fund-fellowship-2011-for-agricultural-scientist-from-developing-countries-australia/2011/02/14/

TWAS-CAS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme for Scientists from Developing Countries 2011, China
Organization: TWAS-CAS
Subject: Natural Sciences
Country: China
Eligibility: be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year; be nationals of a developing country (other than China); hold a Master’s degree in a field of the natural sciences; be registered PhD students in their home country; be accepted at a CAS-listed institution participating in the scheme and provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance Letter, page 6) to this effect; and provide evidence of proficiency in English or Chinese.
Application Deadline: 31 August 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/twas-cas-postgraduate-fellowship-programme-for-scientists-from-developing-countries-2011-china/2010/12/25/

The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Programme 2011-2012, Kenya
Organization: The Crawford Fund
Subject: Agriculture
Country: Kenya
Eligibility: Training
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-aga-khan-foundation-international-scholarship-programme-2011-2012-kenya/2010/11/26/

ICS Fellowships 2011 for Young Scientists/ Technologists from Developing Countries, Italy
Organization: International Centre for Science and High Technology of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Subject: Food processing and safety, Sustainable industrial development and Renewable energies
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Scientists, Technologists
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/ics-fellowships-2011-for-young-scientists-technologists-from-developing-countries-italy/2011/02/05/

The Ramsar Convention’s International Grants Fund 2011
Organization: Ramsar Convention’s on Wetlands
Subject: International Centre for Science and High Technology of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Country: UK
Eligibility: ndividuals, government agencies, and NGOs
Application Deadline: 30 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/the-ramsar-conventions-international-grants-fund-2011/2011/01/04/

TWAS-CONACYT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for developing countries, Mexico
Organization: TWAS-CONACYT
Subject: Natural sciences
Country: Mexico
Eligibility: Applicants for these Fellowships must meet the following criteria: Be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the year of application. Be nationals of a developing country (other than Mexico). Hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences. Be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Mexico) and hold a research assignment there. Provide an official Acceptance Letter from the host institution from an eligible institution in Mexico. Only listed higher education institutions in Mexico are eligible (see point 2 above). A sample Acceptance Letter is included in the application form which can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page unter “related content”. Prove knowledge of Spanish or provide a certificate of proficiency in English (if these languages are not the candidate’s mother tongue).
Application Deadline: 1 July 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/twas-conacyt-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme-mexico-2/2010/12/16/

Master’s Scholarship for Tanzania Students 2011, UK
Organization: Ramsar Convention’s on Wetlands
Subject: International Centre for Science and High Technology of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Country: UK
Eligibility: ndividuals, government agencies, and NGOs
Application Deadline: 1 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/master%E2%80%99s-scholarship-for-tanzania-students-2011-uk/2010/12/29/

Full Master’s Scholarships for African Students at University Cattolica, Italy
Organization: University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Subject: International MBA (Global Business and Sustainability) Banking and Finance, International Relations, International Cooperation and Development, Economics
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Admission requirements for all programs include completion of at least a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent if English is not the official language in your country. For the MBA at least three years of work experience and GMAT/GRE are required (students can apply without a GMAT/GRE score; however this test has to be taken before program commencement).
Application Deadline: 30 April 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/12-full-masters-scholarships-for-african-students-at-university-cattolica-italy/2011/03/04/

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