IDPM Development Leadership Scholarships at University of Manchester in UK, 2015

University of Manchester is offering three IDPM Development Leadership Scholarships. Scholarships provide a full tuition fee waiver for on-campus Masters programmes commencing in September 2015, valued at up to £16,000. The closing date for applications for September 2015 is 29 May 2015.

Eligibility: Eligibility for the award is as follows:
-Applicants must not have previously studied in a developed country.
-Applicants must hold a first class honours first degree or equivalent

Number of award(s): There are three IDPM Development Leadership Scholarships available.

What does it cover? IDPM is providing a full tuition fee waiver for on-campus Masters Programmes commencing in September 2015, valued at up to £16,000.

Notification: Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in June 2015.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for September 2015 is 29 May 2015.

Official website link: http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/fees/postgraduate-taught-funding/idpm/

Barcelona GSE Tuition Fee Waivers for Masters Program in Economics, Finance and Data Science

Thanks to the participation of a number of companies and institutions, the Barcelona GSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers based on academic merit.

Host Institution:

Barcelona Graduate School of Economics in Barcelona, Spain

Fields of study:

Available programs 2015-16 include:

• Competition and Market Regulation
• Data Science
• Economics
• Economics of Public Policy
• Finance
• International Trade, Finance and Development
• Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

700,000 Euros worth of tuition fee waivers/partial scholarships are available

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate/bachelor or equivalent degree

• Advanced level of English language skills

Application instructions:

There is no separate application process for scholarships. When you submit a complete master program application, you will be automatically considered for all available financial awards.




Official Website: http://www.barcelonagse.eu/info/Scholars4dev-masters-economics-finance.html

Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program

The Stanford Africa MBA Fellowship Program pays for tuition and associated fees for citizens of African countries with financial need who wish to obtain an MBA at Stanford GSB. Stanford will award up to eight Stanford Africa MBA Fellowships annually.

2014 Application Deadline: June 13, 2014
Official Information: 

http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/financial-aid/types/fellowships/stanford-africa-fellowship

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA FELLOWSHIPS

GENERAL INFORMATION

ECA is the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa. Its mandate is to promote the social and economic 

development of Africa. 

ECA is inviting applications from qualified young African Professionals in new technologies, including ICT.

Candidates applying for the position must be below 36 years of age at the time of the application.

CONDITIONS

1. Open only to nationals of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa member states

2. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of USD 3,000. Fellows will be provided with a return air tickets

3. The fellowship may be extended


Application Deadline: April 10, 2014


Further official information and application

2015 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are provided in nonprofit management strategy and leadership training.

Course Level: This is intensive three-week residency fellowship program.

Scholarship Provider: Ford Motor Company and 92nd Street Y, USA

Eligibility: Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, with several years of leadership experience. We seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a group of Fellows who will work well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive impact on their communities, on their countries, and—collectively—on the world.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Brazil, People’s Republic of China, Ghana, India, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Poland and Russian Federation can apply for the fellowships.

Number of award(s): Each year, a group of 20-24 emerging leaders from different regions of the world are selected.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships will be offered for the intensive three-week residency.

What does it cover? The fellowships will provide airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship. Each participant receives a stipend upon arrival.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 30, 2014.

Official Information and application