University of London (SOAS) MA Scholarships

Eligible Programmes
  • Full-time MA African Studies
  • Full-time MA International Studies and Diplomacy
  • Full-time MA Social Anthropology of Development
Candidate Criteria
Applicants should:
  • Be nationals of and resident in an African country 
  • Hold an undergraduate degree at the first class level 
  • Have a confirmed, unconditional offer of admission to pursue one of the eligible programmes at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline. 
Scholarship Application Deadline 
  • Applications must be received by 17:00 (GMT) on 1 May 2014. 

2014 NYERERE AFRICAN UNION SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

For Female Applicants Only

For Masters and PhD Programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME)

CLOSING DATE: 31ST MAY 2014

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high caliber African human capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra-African mobility of students.

To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME), the Commission of the African Union is offering the second Special Call for Scholarship Applications to study in reputable African Universities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the Special Scholarship, a candidate must:

i. Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State

ii. Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under forty (40) years for PhD Programmes.

iii. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours for a Masters’ Programme; and a holder of Masters’Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from a reputable University

iv. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.

v. Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.

vi. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.

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Fellowships to Promote Research on the Legal Framework for Civil Society

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are pleased to announce the availability of 4 new research fellowships. The fellowships will provide the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC for 3-4 weeks during June/July/August 2014 to conduct research on the legal framework for civil society. The fellowships are open to applicants from:
Burundi, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

Application Deadline: March 30, 2014

Georgetown University, USA - International Relations Masters Scholarship

Georgetown University is offering master scholarship for Sub-Saharan African students. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools and history. 

The scholarship will cover full-tuition for two years. Application should be submitted till January 15, 2015 for fall 2015.

-Special consideration will be given to applicants from: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.

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African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF), 2014

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is offering about 20 doctoral dissertation research fellowships. Each award will be up to a maximum of US$10,000. These fellowships will be awarded to doctoral students who are within two years of completing their thesis at an African university. Successful applicants will be required to publish at least one peer-reviewed article from their dissertation within two years of completing their thesis.


Application should be submitted till March 20, 2014.

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