GE - Nairobi- Financial Management Program

Essential Responsibilities: 

FMP is an intensive two-year program spanning four rotational assignments. These assignments may include: financial planning, accounting, operations analysis, auditing, forecasting, treasury/cash management, or commercial finance. The program combines coursework, intensive job assignments and interactive seminars to equip the FMP with exceptional technical, financial and business skills. The program is led by senior GE professionals and mentors and is committed to developing world-class financial leaders for exciting careers.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

- Finance Graduate and other related field (maximum 2 years of graduation)
-Advanced or Fluent in English
-Geographic Mobility
-Strong financial interest/competency
-Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
-Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
-Flexible, adaptable

Chinese Government Special Scholarship Program 2013 - Masters and Phd

CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health.
2. Applicants must not be students in Chinese universities at the time of application (or at least one year after graduation in China).
3. Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for master’s degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40..


VALUES OF SCHOLARSHIP

- Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials, and accommodation fee for dormitory on campus;
- Living allowance;
- One-off settlement subsidy after registration for new student;
- Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China.


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Malaysia International Scholarships


ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-
  1. Not be more than 40 years of age during application.
  2. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.
  3. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
    1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
    2. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
  4. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
  5. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Each scholarship consists of:-
  1. Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
  2. An approved tuition fees
  3. Monthly maintenance allowance
  4. Annual grant for books and internal travel
  5. Medical / Health Insurance
  6. Installation and Termination grant
  7. Thesis allowance
  8. Visa
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-
  1. High-level academic achievement
  2. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
  3. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language
HOW TO APPLY
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://payloan.mohe.gov.my/INTER/ starting from 15th January 2013 until 31st March 2013

MIT-Zaragoza African Supply Chain Professional Scholarship

The Zaragoza Logistics Center and the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program award will one scholarship in the academic year 2013-2014 for one qualified candidate from Africa who can show an extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success within the area of Supply Chain Management.

Coverage
The scholarship covers full tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which amounts to €21,500 for the academic year 2013-2014.

The scholarship will not include other costs such as the administrative fee, living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.

Deadline
The deadline for application is March 31st 2013

Economics PhD Fellowships 2013/2014 - Kenyan Students

PhD Fellowships 2013/2014
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) in collaboration with the Government of Kenya seeks to build capacity in the following areas of specialization in Economics, through a Scholarship Programme for PhD students:
  • Financial Economics 
  • Health Economics 
  • Energy Economics 
  • Natural Resource Economics 
  • Infrastructural Economics 
  • Agricultural Economics 
To qualify for scholarship, candidates must have applied and been admitted to any one of the following Universities, among others of equally reputable status.
  • Cornell University 
  • Gottingen University in Germany 
  • Oxford University 
  • University of Sussex 
  • University of Copenhagen 
  • University of Laval in Canada 
  • Ohio State University 
  • Newcastle University in UK 
  • University of Bonn in Germany 
  • Hohenheim University in Germany 
  • University of Gothenburg 
In addition, they must have a Masters Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics or related courses from a recognized University.

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly to the respective Universities.

The application procedure can be obtained from the Universities’ websites.

Upon receipt of admission letters, candidates should submit their application for scholarship to AERC on training@aercafrica.org, and attach their curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is April 30, 2013.