2014 UNESCO Internship programme
Deadline: Not specified
UNESCO invites qualified students to apply for the 2014 UNESCO Internship programme. The purpose of the programme is to offer selected graduate and postgraduate students in a field related to the work of UNESCO the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments and to enable them to gain a better understanding of UNESCO’s mandate and programmes. The duration of an internship generally ranges between 2 and 6 months.
The programme also allows students of bilingual secretarial schools/technical institutions to gain practical experience in an international Organization.
Eligibility:
- Students must be enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate degree program in a university or equivalent institution at the time of application.
- Applicants pursuing their studies in a country where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least 3 years of full-time studies in a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
- Applicants must be undertaking studies in areas related to UNESCO’s fields of competence (namely, education, culture, sciences, communication and social sciences) or in other areas which support UNESCO’s work (such as law, human resource management, management studies, international relations, etc.)
- Languages: An excellent knowledge, both written and spoken, of at least one of UNESCO’s working languages (English or French). A working knowledge of the other language is an asset, and may be required of candidates for internships in secretarial/assistant assignments at Headquarters.
- Computer skills: Ability to use computer systems, email and office-related software (MS Office).
- Attitude: An awareness of the many facets of a multicultural world and a commitment to international public service are essential.
- Applicants can apply online here.
ANSTI/ DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships for African Students 2014/2015
Brief descriptionGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in partnership with ANSTI offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for sub-Saharan African students 2014/2015
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at member institutions
About Scholarship
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) a publicly funded, self-governing organisation of the institutions of higher learning in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programmes. DAAD cooperates with ANSTI by offering a number of in-region scholarships to African Students for Postgraduate – Masters and Ph.D degrees.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified
Scholarship Type: Masters and PhD Scholarships
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
Participants in the programme must be from ANSTI member institutions and may not exceed the age limit of 36 years by date of nomination. Applicants may not apply for studies in their home countries.
Fellowships, which cover fees, subsistence and international travel, are awarded to staff of ANSTI member institutions for postgraduate studies (M.Sc. or Ph.D) at African universities for staff development.
Fellowships are awarded to sub-Saharan African nationals for studies outside the applicants’ home countries.
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
Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Cover fees, subsistence and international travel
Duration of Scholarship: The initial award of the fellowships covers one year. Extension is possible up to two years for Masters courses or more for Ph.D studies upon successful completion of previous year.
Eligible Countries: The member of ANSTI member institutions and Sub-Saharan African nations: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC-Kinshasa), Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland , Tanzania ,Togo, Uganda and Zambia
To be taken at (country): African and ANSTI Member Institutions – Germany
Application Deadline: 31st May 2014
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
You can apply for ANSTI/DAAD scholarship award Apply online
Sponsors: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
2014 National Instruments Innovation Design Competition for Young Entrepreneurs in Africa
Have you ever had an idea for a project that can become a business and benefit the local community?
The National Instruments proudly present the 2014 NI Innovation Design Competition for Young Entrepreneurs in Africa to make their ideas a reality. The goal is to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among future and recent engineering graduates in Africa and to submit market-ready projects that support the sustainable development of the local community.
Through the Planet NI program, NI will provide selected student teams access to it’s development platforms to design prototypes and solutions that meet local challenges in Cameroon, Nigeria, and Uganda. NI will offer tools, training, and consulting to help turn value-added ideas into functional prototypes using the NI myRIO embedded hardware platform and NI LabVIEW system design software.
Prizes
You have a chance to win cash prizes and a trip to NIWeek 2015 in Austin, Texas, USA.
From inexpensive medical devices to building the world’s fastest vegetable oil-powered vehicle, NI want to see how students like you are engineering a better world using the LabVIEW graphical development environment.
How to apply
Application is done online via the following link. Find the download link to the application form attached by the right side of the page
Application deadline
Closing date for abstract submissions is April 15, 2014
Other Important Dates• March 1, 2014—Call for abstract submissions
• May 1, 2014—Announce top 10 abstracts
• September 15, 2014—Closing date for final paper submissions
• September 30, 2014—Results and winners announced
• October 2014—Award ceremony, prize distribution (more details to follow)
• May 1, 2014—Announce top 10 abstracts
• September 15, 2014—Closing date for final paper submissions
• September 30, 2014—Results and winners announced
• October 2014—Award ceremony, prize distribution (more details to follow)
INSEAD Deepak and Sunita Gupta Endowed Scholarship(s) for MBA Students
INSEAD Deepak and Sunita Gupta Endowed Scholarship(s) for MBA Students
Deadline: May 12, 2014
Deepak Gupta and his wife Sunita have generously created an endowed scholarship fund targeted at students from emerging markets.
Their intention is to help build human capacity and to create economic and social value in the most economically challenged regions of the world. Outstanding candidates with limited financial means will be granted scholarships and the fund will enable INSEAD to continue to attract diverse candidates onto the MBA Programme. One or two significant awards will be granted in each class.
Essay topic :
- The essays submitted for INSEAD Need-based Scholarships will be reviewed.
- Only if you would like to be considered for the IAF Special Profile scholarships, please answer the following question in no more than 400 words: Briefly describe an instance or aspect in your life to date that has made you stand out amongst your peers or that you consider exceptional in one way or another.
- In approximately 350 words provide a concise but accurate description of your financial circumstances as well as a cash flow forecast for the year e.g. details of income (such as your income, investment income, savings, property rentals,etc) set against details of expenditure (such as local outgoings, INSEAD fees, rent living expenses). How do you expect to finance your studies if you do not obtain a scholarship or financial aid from INSEAD? Why INSEAD should consider you for a need-based scholarship? What amount do you consider appropriate?Please do not forget to submit a number of supporting documents as required.
Benefits:
- Up to €25,000
Eligibility:
- Candidates from emerging/developing countries who can demonstrate proven financial need.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this scholarship please refer to the INSEAD Need-based Scholarship pages and submit your application and background material accordingly.
For more information, click here.
Apply now for 2014 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship.
Apply now for 2014 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship.
Deadline: April 25, 2014
Applications are now open to interested students who are nationals of Africa, India and some other Commonwealth countries and who want to make a difference. The University of Nottingham offer scholarships aiming to reward excellence and promote diversity among student body as they celebrate over 10 years of our Developing Solutions scholarship scheme.
Benefits:
- 105 scholarships – 30 scholarships covers 100% tuition fee and 75scholarships covers 50% tuition fee.
Eligibility:
You can apply for this scholarship if you:
- are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth listed below* AND
- are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
- have not already studied outside of your home country AND
- are not currently studying at a University of Nottingham campus or are not a University of Nottingham graduate AND
- already hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2014 in an area of study within the:
- Faculty of Engineering,
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
- Faculty of Science,
- School of Geography – courses related to the area of Environment,
- Institute for Science & Society – courses related to the area of Science,
- Business School – courses allied to Operations Management.
Criteria:
Application for admission to study at Nottingham must be received at least six weeks before the scholarship closing date to allow time for our Admissions office to process the application and confirm your offer, before you can apply for the scholarship. Any application for admission to study submitted later than six weeks before the scholarship closing date is not guaranteed to be processed in time.
Applicants from the following countries/regions are also eligible to apply:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa.
For more information, click here.
2014 TEG Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics for African Scientists
Deadline: April 30, 2014
Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) is glad to invite suitably and
interested qualified African Scientist to apply for the 2014 TEG
Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics at the
London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSHTM).
interested qualified African Scientist to apply for the 2014 TEG
Postgraduate Training Fellowship in Medical Statistics at the
London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (LSHTM).
This fellowship, which is funded by the UK Medical Research Council
(MRC), provides support for two years training in medical statistics.
For the first year the successful applicant will study for the MSc
degree in Medical Statistics at the London School of Tropical Medicine
and Hygiene (LSHTM). This will be followed by a one-year professional
attachment at one of the African centres associated with the research
programme of the Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) at LSHTM. During the
professional attachment, Training Fellows will develop their statistical
and research skills by working on studies with guidance from TEG staff.
(MRC), provides support for two years training in medical statistics.
For the first year the successful applicant will study for the MSc
degree in Medical Statistics at the London School of Tropical Medicine
and Hygiene (LSHTM). This will be followed by a one-year professional
attachment at one of the African centres associated with the research
programme of the Tropical Epidemiology Group (TEG) at LSHTM. During the
professional attachment, Training Fellows will develop their statistical
and research skills by working on studies with guidance from TEG staff.
This support is intended to foster excellence in the field of medical statistics and epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa.
Benefits:
The fellowship will provide
- costs for fees,
- stipend (£14,000 per annum)
- return air travel.
Eligibility:
Candidates must;
- be resident in and a national of a country in sub-Saharan Africa
- be in possession of an excellent first degree with a background in mathematics, statistics or a related subject
- have at least 1 year of work experience in medical statistics or epidemiology
NB: Support will not be given as a supplement to other funding, nor to students who have funding from other sources.
Criteria:
- Candidates should complete an application form
- provide a curriculum vitae,
- provide two references, and an academic transcript.
For more information, click here.
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