Scholarships for Southern African Students-Rhodes University

August 6, 2008

Knight’s 2009 scholarships for Rhodes University’s Media Leadership Institute

The Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) at Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies invites applications for three scholarships from Southern African students who wish to register for the SPI’s Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM) in 2009.

The scholarships are sponsored by the Knight Foundation. These are partial scholarships which cover only the student’s accommodation at Rhodes University, the PDMM tuition fees and books and study materials.

This means that successful applicants must make their own arrangements for transportation to and from Rhodes University; medical insurance and a living stipend during the year. Non-South African students should additionally budget about R3500 (three thousand and five hundred rand) to cover a levy for foreign students studying at Rhodes University.

The PDMM is a one-year, full-time programme designed to provide people working in the media industry with skills and knowledge they need to perform more effectively in their organisations and to fast-track their careers to management positions.

The PDMM is equivalent to an honours degree and combines rigorous theoretical and practical grounding. The diploma is composed of eight compulsory modules covering media economics and financial management; media markets, audiences and advertising; managing media content; managing circulation and distribution; media management and leadership; media management contexts, policy and institutions; new media and convergence;
and human resources.

Application details and procedures: Students from Southern Africa are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applicants should ideally come from media companies which are currently using or experimenting with new media, besides their traditional business platforms. Successful applicants will be required to conduct research into the use of new media platforms by a Rhodes University-owned newspaper, the Grocott’s Mail.

Applicants should ideally have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. Experienced media practitioners
with diplomas in journalism or mass communication studies will also be considered.

Students wishing to apply for these scholarships need to:
Complete the Rhodes University’s standard Honours application form and the New Student form. Alternatively, they can request these application forms from SPI administrator Linda Snam (l.snam@ru.ac.za) or telephone her at +27-046-603-8782.

Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, including contact details

Submit a certified academic transcript; and

Submit a 1000-word letter of motivation, which explains why the student is interested in doing the PDMM; how the PDMM will assist the student’s career and why the student believes she/he qualifies for the scholarship. The cv, academic transcript and letter of motivation may be submitted by email to Linda Snam, or faxed to her at +27-046-622-9591, clearly indicating which scholarship the students is applying for.

Deadline for applications: October 17, 2008. No late applications will be considered.

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Clare on August 6th, 2008 8:29 am

I am 21 years old girl looking for Scholarship/ Financial Aid so as to pursue Bsc. & Electrical Engineering in USA/UK/Korea or any foreign country.

I have been applying for some Colleges/Universites abroad I got Marquette University of Loyola at Wisconcin,USA only which I was to join since 03/Jan/2008 but my parents couldn’t and can’t afford paying for me and I had never got a sponsor up to this moment.

I really wish to get sponsored for the Marquette University or any other college so as to fullfil my dreams.

Please help me.
Clare on August 6th, 2008 8:46 am

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am 21 years old girl looking for Scholarship/ Financial Aid so as to pursue Bsc. & Electrical Engineering in USA/UK/Korea or any foreign country.

I have been applying for some Colleges/Universites abroad I got Marquette University of Loyola at Wisconcin,USA only which I was to join since 03/Jan/2008 but my parents couldn’t and can’t afford paying for me and I had never got a sponsor up to this moment.

I really wish to get sponsored for the Marquette University or any other college so as to fullfil my dreams.

How do I get the scholarship and what are your criteria on awarding scholarships?

Please help me, I wait.
Loveson Zulu on August 6th, 2008 2:21 pm

I would like to study in the Rhodes Univeristy and see how I would contribute to the welafre of my country. Education is one important thing that I have desired and I need urgently, except it is very expensive in our country Zambia
birhanu ayalew on August 6th, 2008 4:09 pm

dear sir/madam

i am looking for financial aid to continue Msc degree in agriculteral economics at home,would you please tell me what shall i do ?

birhanu from ethiopia
tsitsi nyararai on August 6th, 2008 11:16 pm

dear sir/madam

i am lookin for a scholarship to put me through university.i applied to monash south afirca and i got a place for media and communication studies.i am a hardworker and i passed my advanced level studies very well.

your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

thank you in advance for your cooperation
ebenezer kwabla mensah on August 9th, 2008 4:16 pm

I AM A DEGREE STUDENT PURSUING BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND I WANT A FREE SCHOLARSHIP IN A RELATED FIELD IN EITHER EUROPE, AMERICA AND CANADA.THANK YOU.
Kiflom Isaac on August 10th, 2008 1:18 pm

i am eritrean citizen and i escaped from the country becouse of poletical reason and now i am living in nighboure country sudan i am really searching for a scholarship please try to send me an invitation to give a chance to learn in your country .
best wish
yours kiflom isaac
Habtom Berhane Alazar on August 10th, 2008 1:26 pm

Dear Sir/Maddam
my name is Habtom Berhane Alazar i am eritrean citizen and now currently living in sudan.i graduate in diploma in the field of Radology and now i am looking for farther educational courses with related the course i have taken so please try to find me a schollarship for me.
your assistance will be greatly appreciated
PHILIPO BUNDALA on August 11th, 2008 7:50 am

Dear Sir/Maddam,
my name is PHILIPO BUNDALA i am Tanzanian citizen and now current living in Tanzania i graduate in diploma in the fild of business administration and now i am looking for father education courses with related the cource i have taken so please try to find me a schllarship for me.
your assistance will be greatly appreciated
THULI on August 13th, 2008 10:27 am

I’m a grade12 learner seeking financial help to further my studies next year.I’m a commerce learner and would like to know of any organisations that can help in making my dream of going to varsity come true.
BERNARD OWUSU ASIEDU on August 13th, 2008 1:10 pm

I am a graduate of the University of Ghana, I wish to be given scholarship to pursue MBA .
I count on your maximum co-operation.
BERNARD OWUSU ASIEDU
Emmanuel Vegula on August 15th, 2008 1:25 pm

I’m a undergraduate 3rd year student at university of Dar es salaa(Tanzania-africa). I’m looking for scholarship to persue master in actuarial science in Uk , Canada, norway or South africa. I’m currently studying barchelor of commerce.
Tesfahun Hatia on August 19th, 2008 2:25 am

My name is Tesfahun Hatia from Ethiopia. I was born and grew up in very remote area where still there is no access to electricity, roads, transportation, and a secondary school. I have heart to reach out for these people in whatever means possible.

I have B.A in Theological Studies majoring in Translation and Literacy in 2002 in Addis Ababa. I also did my M.A. in Leadership studies in Nairobi Kenya. I have a dream to be a nation-wide change leader in my country, in future, and I strongly wish to pursue my PhD in Political Science, or Public Administration, or International relations, or communication. I also have 13+years experiences in training, editor-in-chief, dean of students, and some more.

I would be very glad if I get chance to receive your scholarship.

Blessings!

Tesfahun Hatia
Sihle Khumalo on August 19th, 2008 10:28 am

I am an undergraduate student working in an NGO in Swaziland based in HIV/AIDS am looking for a scholarship to pesue my degree.
Draisma Mudili on August 21st, 2008 1:12 pm

Am a 25 years zambian whose never been to any high institution
of learning since graduating with a high school deploma six years ago. I am in desparate need of financial aid/schoolarship
since i can not sponsor myself to college. I want to study Christian theology or Music
Jodawe Lungu on August 21st, 2008 2:15 pm

Dear Madam,

I have a post graduate Diploma in Marketing and would like to study for a Masters in Business Administration so that I can help hundred of my fellow Malawians.I woudl be happy if you can offer me a scholarship opportunity.

Regards

Jodawe Lungu
Benaiah Mhlanga on August 24th, 2008 1:02 pm

My name is Benaiah Mhlanga. I turned 19 years on 23rd July 2008. I did and completed both my O,and A.levels at Moleli High School here in Zimbabwe.
My ambitions are that I proceed with my education at any University in the world, preferably in South Africa. I intend to study business law or any other following close to that.
The problem is that my situation has become desperate in that my parents cannot afford anymore to send me to college especially with our present Zimbabwean hyper-inflation.
Now is there anyone out there who understands my plight and is ready to come up with some answers.
Please assist and advise.
benaiahmhlanga@gmail.com
Emmanuel Bilikiye on August 26th, 2008 9:08 am

my name is Emmanuel Bilikiye, I teach special needs education at Patandi Teachers’ college in Tanzania. I would like to do masters degree in special needs education. I would like to know how I can get sponsorship.
raphael chidakwa on August 26th, 2008 10:17 am

iam a young man from zimbabwe aged 27. i hold a Bsc(hons) Land and water Resources management i would like study masters degree in Water resources management at any univesrtiy in Europe. Need your advice and help.
hiko Bukulu on August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm

I am Hiko Bukulu Who is living Under the shadow of Ethiopian Garden.
I am a19 years old Who score 3.76 in may Ethiopian school living certeficate Exam and again scored 319 /500 points of UNIVERSITY INTERANCEand assigned to learn in department of Enginering at Hawasa university,but unfortunately i was in preason for the last one year due to poletical case with out my effort against the dirty poletics
I lost my chance and aswell my wealth. now I am worth less inspite of my genuin Mind.
please my I hear some thing from you?
I would be very glad if I get chance
Mwawi Phiri on September 3rd, 2008 9:14 am

I am a fourth year student at African Bible College in Malawi, Central Africa. We are in second week but i have not yet get registered because of tuition problem. This could have been my final year but it seems i will fail to complete this year. I therefore appeal to any well wisher to help me. I need about $2485 to get re gistered. Pliz take you time to read the document below.

GOD IS INTERESTED IN HIS OWN GLORY

God is interested in His own glory thus why He created every thing including man to glorify Him forever, but man rebelled against God by disobeying the commandment of God. God is love which is demonstrated in coming into the world to dwell with us in the son Jesus Christ who died on the cross to redeem us from the power of sin. Once we were dead but now we are living in the Son. Our spirits are being sustained by spiritual food which has been given by God Himself “THE WORD” (THE BIBLE). The Holy Spirit helps us to understand the word for our spiritual growth in knowing the will of God for our lives and OBEDIENCE to God’s word is the key to spiritual growth.

DUETERONOMY (11: 8-29)

God COMMANDED the Israelites to possess the land of Canaan, but they were to observe the commands to have strength. (V8). The land that were to possess was flowing with milk and honey (v9). But physically, Palestine is a rock, mountainous and has valleys without enough water; how can such a land flow with Milk and Honey?

This was contrary to the need of Israel for they need green pasture for their livestock and rain for their crops.
God needed them to wholly depend on Him for their provisions as He clearly state” the land is different from Egypt, where you planted and irrigated the crops, but the land, drinks rain from heaven. It is the land the LORD your God cares for; the eyes of the LORD your god are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end”.(vs 10-12). God wanted to glorified by the Israelites through their TOTAL dependence on Him for their provisions in the rock land by: 1. observing the commands
2. Worship
3. Bringing petitions to him

WE GLORIFY GOD IF WE DEPEND UPON HIM IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO.

The Israelites obeyed God by going ahead to possess the land regardless of its conditions. Had it been they never obeyed, they could have missed the blessings (gift) that accompanies the purpose. This land was good because it came from the Lord for every good thing comes from God

WE MUST ALWAYS OBEY THE COMMANDS OF GOD REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCE OR SITUATION, OTHERWISE WE ARE GOING TO MISS THE HIS BLESSINGS.

Sometimes we tend to forget the source of our provisions by depending on what we have and / or we fail to take a step considering condition of the situation we are stepping into. Let us therefore, take a step for God want us to be where in has instructed us to be for His own GLORY and for our own GOOD.
AMEN
MY EXPERIENCES
One day in September, 2004, on my way home from the work place I met some kid who used to live in the streets of our city Lilongwe. I was interested to know them. I therefore, engaged in conversation with them and I learnt that they belong to Youth care Ministries, a youth organization that minister to vulnerable, orphans and at risk youth living around the city of Lilongwe in Malawi, Central Africa.

I was interested to know this organization of which I did the following week, but I noticed that it was lacking enough personnel to teach academics and the WORD of God. From then on I used help in these two areas during my free time. The need was so great considering the number of the youth which was growing by each passing day compared to two volunteers then. I was enjoying so much interacting with the youth, helping them which made our friendship to grow very strong.

I felt satisfied because I new I was serving nobody but God. I spent some weeks praying whether to continue with my previous job or join this youth organization, later I decided to quit the my job and join Youthcare Ministries full time on voluntary basis which resulted into giving me another responsibility of taking care on all the transactions of the organization (accounts clerk) because I was pretty sure that God wanted me to serve Him in this Ministry.
Since by then I had a certificate in financial accounting I could do some piece works during my free time to make end meet I LOVE GOD; I LOVE KIDS (THE YOUTH) with the LOVE of Christ that is why I wanted to help them both physically and spiritually in obedience to the work of God which say; “I tell you the truth whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me”.(Matthew 25:40)

The Holy Spirit gave the passion to serve the Lord not only through ministering to the youth but also the community surrounding our city as well because of the need that our city has, but I was not theologically trained therefore, I needed to do Theological education.

I like doing accounting job and I like the career but the need of the ministry needed me to be theologically trained to be effective. I shared the news with the Director of the youth organization, he only told me to put it into the hands of god through prayer. After four months from the day I shared the news with my boss I was convinced that God wants me to serve him full time therefore, I gave in the idea of continuing with accounts but to go to theological college for training.

I applied and sat for entrance examinations at AFRICAN BIBLE COLLEGE. Fortunately I was accepted to start as a freshman at first attempt despite the stiff battle for limited place of forty per year in August, 2005. You Know what? I had NOTHING to pay for tuition; I had no hope. But God wanted to teach me to rely on nothing, not my wisdom but Him to fulfill his purposes in and through me.

God acted at the time when I was still. Barely two weeks school opening day, an American friend from San Diego ( Gijo) who came to visit our organization with One Truth Outreach promised to sponsor my freshman year. Indeed God’s time is always the best. First Semester of second year I was partly helped by some friend from the same group but second semester was the start of disaster.

The little that I could source was enough to be allowed to get registered. Now things have beecome very tough as I am writing u i have not yet get register but we are in the second The balance I need to pay is too big for me. I was sent home twice, first and second week but because there in a nothing at home to pay, I just came back again. the balance is $2750.

Compelled by this situation I am asking for assistance from you brothers and sisters and churches to help me in squaring up the balance for continuation of my education. In a situation like this even a letter of confirmation that someone will take care a specified amount can help. It can serve as evidence to the administration.This is the address of our finance officer. COPY ALL EMAILS TO AFRICAN BIBLE COLLEGE THROUGH THIS ADDRESS : elchinyanga@yahoo.com ( finance officer)

I have taken a step by doing guarding scholarship in school campus which will only cater for 10% of the balance. I have also taken a step by contacting some friend but nobody has come to my rescue. May be it is not time let us wait and see what GOD Himself will do for is know the best and perfect time of answering His children’s prayers.

ABOUT MYSELF

I am the only child to my mother who is insane, my father died when I was two years old; I therefore, take care of my mother’s need and mine.
I was raised up by my uncle (my mother’s brother). He brought me up like his own child until I finished my high school and a short course in accounting. But now he cannot afford to support me because he earns very little a month to take care of his five children and me.

I am a grown up I am suppose to support my as the word of GOD Says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life to mind you r own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that you r daily life may win the respect of outsiders, and so that you will not depend on anybody( Thessalonians 4:11-12)

In light of the above command I have arranged with Youthcare Ministries to add some working hours on top of Thursdays (Tuesday and Saturday free time) on voluntary basis to raise the much needed tuition. It is hard to combine schooling, guarding at night and work during almost all my free time but GOD who is the source of unlimited strength will sustain me. Pray for me. I hope i will hear from you soon
GOD BLESS YOU.

MWAWI PHIRI

AFRICAN BIBLE COLLEGE
P.O.BOX 1028
LILONGWE
MALAWI
CENTRAL AFRICA
EMAIL: phirimwawi@yahoo.com
PHONE: 26505605690
Paul on September 5th, 2008 5:16 pm

I am a 23 year old Malawian male having a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. I am in need of a scholarship to study for my BSC in the same field at the University of South Africa. Please help me.
melenie mushaninga on September 6th, 2008 6:58 am

I am currently registered as a first year student with the University of South Africa and am studying for a BCom degree specialising in Marketing Management. I am looking for financial assistance to complete my studies
mumba francis on September 7th, 2008 7:14 am

mumba francis at 08:30hrs this day of 07|09|2008. Am a 30 year old male zambian having a deploma in clinical medical sciences.I am in need of a scholarship to study general medicine in Russia.
Lindani leslie Zikhali on September 11th, 2008 12:34 pm

I am a 21yr old guy who is looking for scholarship/Financial aid any where in the world to feather my studies in computer science.
BWANIKA SADAT I on September 13th, 2008 9:16 am

AM A UGANDAN
I FINISHED MY HIGH SCHOOL
AM IN NEED OF A SCHOLARSHIP TO FIINISH MY DEGREE
IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
I WIIL BE HAPPY IF AM CONSIDERED
BWANIKA SADATI
CONTACTS;+256703032108
EMAIL;sadatlee2000@gmail.com
Meheret Ashenafi on September 14th, 2008 3:35 pm

Hi I am meheret Ashenafi from Ethiopia . I have a degree in Accounting . And now I am looking for scholarship in masters degree in Business field in Japan . I am looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you
Meheret Ashenafi
Goytom Teklu on September 15th, 2008 7:14 am

Hello
I am Goytom.I live in Ethiopia.I Study Engeneering
at Hawassa University.I Want to Continue my Education
in Europe, America & Asia.
Thank You
SANGARE Aboubakar on September 17th, 2008 11:23 am

hello i’m degree in islamic science and i would like to pursue my study i n theology if you could please help me with schoolarship
outside my country Mali

thanks
Wesley on September 22nd, 2008 1:23 pm

I am not yet a student, I just have a Zambian senior high school certificate or GCE. How can i get a scholarship to do Nursing?
abduselam on September 25th, 2008 9:44 am

My name is abduselam abdulkadir genemo from ethiopia.i want to learn in your universtiy. please help me.
Henry Estomihi on October 6th, 2008 9:34 am

i would like to study my first degree in medicine in RUSSIA OR CHINA OR MALAYSIA and see how i would contribute to the welfafre of my country. Education is one importantthing that i have desired and i need urgently. Except is very expensive in our country Tanzania.
i need the full scholarship to passue it.
my contact is
makin.87@hotmail.com
Henry Estomihi on October 6th, 2008 9:36 am

i would like to study my first degre in rhodes university and see how i would contribute to the welfafre of my country. Education is one importantthing that i have desired and i need urgently. Except is very expensive in our country Tanzania.
i need the full scholarship to passue it.
my contact is
makin.87@hotmail.com
Ngoni on October 15th, 2008 12:45 pm

RE: Seeking a scholarship

I am a young man aged 19 who has justgraduated from high school and came out with flying colours. I got a place at Rhodes University to stdy pharmacy and I am looking for a scholarship to pursue my education.

Please help me to hit my goal

e-mail - ngonifaya08@gmail.com
Wilander moyo on October 31st, 2008 8:25 am

i need financial aid to continuie with my education .I want t o do history and devevelopmental studies.With the economic problems that has struck our country Zimbabwe .i AM AFRAID that I Cannot CONTINUE with my education .As my mom who is a single parent cannot finance with school fees above all food .Ineed a scholarship anywhere