Northeastern University is excited to announce African Students Access Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic sessions.

The study program helps outstanding African students who want to commence a graduate degree at the university. The scholarship winners will get a tuition-fee during study.

Northeastern University is a prestigious institution known for its unique and innovative approach to education located in Boston, Massachusetts. One distinguishing feature is its cooperative education (co-op) program, which provides students with hands-on, real-world work experience with renowned companies globally.

Why study at Northeastern University? Northeastern University offers students invaluable real-world work experience with leading companies worldwide. The university provides opportunities for students to earn a salary while pursuing their studies, and in some cases, even secure full-time employment post-graduation. With a variety of clubs available, students have the chance to enrich their campus experience. The university maintains small class sizes, fostering easy interaction among students and with a supportive faculty always ready to assist.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit all required application materials until December 18, 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Northeastern University
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Graduate
• Awards: Tuition-fees
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the United States

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Africa
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarship will awarded in one of the given graduate eligible programs offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must hold a good academic record.
• Incoming graduate students to one of Northeastern’s U.S. campuses are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Students currently enrolled at Northeastern University are not eligible.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to apply for this award, students are required to admission at the university. There is no separate application required for the scholarship. You must apply to one of the eligible graduate programs. If you’re admitted, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: All graduate applicants need to submit the following:
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
  • Personal statement, detailing your interest in the program and goals
  • Read our blog post on how to write a strong statement of purpose
  • Non-refundable application fee of $75 to $100 (if required)
  • One to three letters of recommendation
  • Professional resumé and/or curriculum vitae
  • Official GRE, LSAT, or GMAT scores (If required by your program)
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must check all entry requirement of the university.
• Language Requirement: For international students applying to a business, social sciences, engineering, mathematics, or science program, whose TOEFL or IELTS scores do not meet the minimum requirement, Northeastern encourages they apply to the university’s Global Pathways program. The program can help students boost their English language skills and academic knowledge before enrolling in their program of choice.

Benefits

Northeastern University will provide the scholarship amount will depend on the program you’re interested in, but you may receive a 50% tuition scholarship for the entire duration of your program, provided you are in good academic standing.

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