University of Oxford Scholarships for Kenyans

The Rhodes Scholarships for Kenya

Each year, there are two Scholarships available in Kenya to enable outstanding students - chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service - to study at the University of Oxford.

Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarship for 2013 for Kenya.


See link below for more details:

Public Policy Masters Scholarships at 8 German Universities

Who can apply?
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East

Target group
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

What is fundable?

The scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme:

· Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

· University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance

· Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

· Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP

· University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management in Non-Profit Organisations

· University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and Civil Society

· University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy

· University of Potsdam: Public Policy and Management (PPM)

Application deadline: July 31, 2012

See link for more details
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/16930.en.html

10 MBA Scholarships - Bologna University, Italy

The “Africa Scholarship  Program” aims to facilitate the  participation of 10 talented people from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA.

Scholarships include:

• 100% cover of tuition fees(€ 27,000)

• grant up to € 10,000 (gross) to cover travel to Italy and living costs in Bologna during the MBA program

Candidates need to be citizens of an African country, hold an undergraduate university degree, be proficient in English and have 2 years of qualified professional experience.

Applications deadline: July 2nd 2012

www.almaweb.unibo.it/africa

internationalmba@almaweb.unibo.it

Leadership fellowships at African Development Bank, UN, WTO

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowships
Invitation for Applications
The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa or the World Trade Organisation, and an annual stipend of $100,000.

Open to nationals of an African Country with 7-10 years of relevant work experience and a masters degree.

Deadline: July 16, 2012. For more details visit:  http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/en/section/scholarships/ibrahim-leadership-fellowships

5 Scholarships for Masters in Actuarial Science - Cass Business School: London

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a state corporation with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the insurance industry in Kenya is offering five (5) scholarships to Kenyans interested in pursuing Actuarial Science courses at the Cass Business School, London, UK. The scholarships will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Obtained a Bachelor of Actuarial Science (or similar) qualification
- Graduated within the last 5 years
- Completed at least 5 papers of the Faculty of Actuaries exams

Application deadline: June 8, 2012

For more details check: http://www.ira.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180%3Aira-launches-actuarial-science-scholarships&catid=37%3Ageneral-content&Itemid=1