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Scholarships for French-Speaking Africa (BAF)

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is offering Scholarships for French-Speaking Africa (BAF) for the academic session 2024/2025.

To be eligible for the UICC Scholarships for French-speaking Africa, applicants must reside in a French-speaking African country that is a member of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF1) at the time of application. They should hold at least a Master’s degree, although health personnel with five years of cancer care experience may be considered without this qualification. Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience in the cancer field.

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The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a leading global organization dedicated to uniting and supporting the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. Established in 1933 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC works with over 1,100 member organizations across 170 countries, advocating for effective cancer control policies, fostering knowledge exchange, and providing education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals.

Application Deadline: August 12, 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
  • Department: N/A
  • Course Level: Professional Development
  • Award: Varies (maximum up to $5,800)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Multiple
  • Nationality: Open to professionals residing in French-speaking African countries
  • The award can be taken in: Various institutions within French-speaking countries worldwide

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: French-speaking African countries, members of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF1)
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for professional development in cancer control, public health, and related fields
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Reside in a French-speaking African country at the time of application.
  • Hold at least a Master’s degree. Exceptions may be made for health personnel in medical and nursing sciences with at least five years of experience in cancer care.
  • Have worked in the cancer field for at least five years prior to applying.
  • Medical and doctoral students are not eligible.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

  • Identify and contact a host institution in a French-speaking country.
  • Obtain a certificate and invitation letter from the host institution.
  • Submit the application online with the required documents.

Benefits

The scholarship amounts will be calculated based on the duration of the scholarship and the specific contexts of the recipients. The maximum scholarship amounts are:

  • 2 weeks – $2,200
  • 3 weeks – $2,800
  • 4 weeks – $3,400
  • 5 weeks – $4,000
  • 6 weeks – $4,600
  • 7 weeks – $5,200
  • 8 weeks – $5,800

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