The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. The scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2013 and covers both living costs and tuition fees.



The application period for the academic year 2013/2014 is now passed. The application deadline was February 11, 2013.

Countries
The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries. Please note that if your country is included under Category 1 – you can only apply within that category.

Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

For the academic year of 2012/2013 we received 906 applications and a total of 56 scholarships were granted for students from the 12 countries. Due to budget limitations, we expect to award approximately 40 scholarships to applicants from all 12 countries for the 2013/2014 academic year. 

The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships. 

Category 2:

Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients can apply to this program. Priority will be given to candidates from Algeria, Botswana, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza strip and Yemen.

Candidates with citizenship from the following countries, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine cannot apply to this program.

Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can only apply within The Visby Program.

Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia can only apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe.

Citizens from Turkey can only apply within The Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.

For the academic year 2013/2014, approximately 200 scholarships will be awarded. For the academic year 2012/2013 we received 888 applications and a total of 72 scholarships were granted for students from 24 countries.

The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships.

Level
Scholarships are intended only for master’s level studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2013 (August). Please note that the scholarship is not eligible for bachelor’s level studies. 

Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target groups for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:

Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
Have a permanent residence or work permit in Sweden.
Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or research at a Swedish university. However students who have attended a Swedish Institute summer course in the Swedish language may apply.
Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.
How to apply for a scholarship

First apply for studies at a Swedish University
Prior to applying for a scholarship, you must apply for a study program at the Swedish official online application service University Admissions, www.universityadmissions.se  Deadline for applications is January 15, 2013. You can apply for a maximum of four study programs.

Submit the payment of your application fee to University Admissions before February 1, 2013.

Then apply for a scholarship 
The application period for the academic year 2013/2014 is now passed. The application deadline was February 11, 2013.

Please note that your application fee to University Admissions must be paid before you submit your scholarship application to the Swedish Institute.

The eligible study programs for SI scholarships have been selected by the Swedish universities. The list of eligible study programs can be found here.

Please observe that your personal application number retrieved in the confirmation from your study program registration has to be used when applying for a scholarship.

A list of successful candidates will be published on www.studyinsweden.se before deadline to accept your place at the study program at www.universityadmissions.se.

More information about the application procedure can be found here.

Scholarship benefits and period
The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month.

The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2013 (August) and is granted for of one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time. It will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that the study results are satisfactory.

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program at a Swedish university.

SI Network for Future Global Leaders
All Swedish Institute scholarship holders are invited to become members of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders – a network that offers unique opportunities during and after the stay in Sweden. Together with other talented people from all around the world, the scholarship holder is able to take part in a variety of events, exchange ideas and create networks that benefit both to career and personal development.

Travel grants
Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 15,000.

Insurance
Scholarship holders are insured by the Swedish State Group Insurance against illness and accident during the scholarship period.

Call for Applications: Cattolica Africa Scholarships 2013/2014

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (“Cattolica”) in Italy, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at Cattolica’s campuses in Milan, Piacenza and Cremona.

Students either citizens or residents from all African countries may apply for these scholarships that are applicable only for the following degree programs, all taught in English:

The Cattolica Africa Program consists of two programs:

Cattolica Africa Scholars Program

This program consists of five MSc programs (Laurea Magistrale), which all take 2 years to complete. These programs are preparing for an academic and/or professional career. Graduates of these MSc programs are also eligible to enter PhD programs at Italian universities.

• MSc in Banking and Finance (Milan Campus)

• MSc in Economics (Milan Campus)

• MSc in Business Management (Milan Campus)

• MSc in Business Management (Piacenza Campus)

• MSc in Agriculture and Food Economics (Cremona Campus)

Cattolica Africa Leadership Program

This program consist of five specialized Master programs (Master Universitario), which all take 1 year to complete. These programs consist of one semester of coursework and one semester of internship and/or project activities.

These programs are designed for students who seek to enhance their professional career through a specialized area of study, taught by top-academics and professional leaders from the field.

• International MBA in Global Business and Sustainability (Milan Campus)

• Master of International Business (Milan Campus)

• Master of Corporate Communication (Milan Campus)

• Master of International Relations (Milan Campus)

• Master of International Cooperation and Development (Milan Campus)

Additional information, admission requirements and application procedure click here

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINISTER CALL ALL UGANDAN STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP

Uganda Scholarship

Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Eligibility: This is a ‘closed’ scholarship in conjunction with the Bright Futures Charity.

Criteria: Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.

Deadline: 31 May 2013

In partnership with the Bright Futures Charity, this scholarship is meant to benefit a student from Uganda, who has experienced great hardship in the troubled areas of Uganda, especially the northern area of the country.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

It is expected that opportunities for 2015 Masters Awards will be advertised in 2013 for eligible African candidates. The application form and further information will be available through this website in September 2013.

gender Equality: Australia Awards target equal participation by women and men. Applications from women are strongly encouraged, and mechanisms are in place to support women applicants and Awardees.

Disability Inclusion: Australia Awards aim to ensure that people with a disability are given fair and equal opportunity to compete for and obtain a scholarship. Applications from people with a disability are strongly encouraged. Mechanisms are in place to support applicants and Awardees requiring specific assistance.

Applicants must meet the following requirements set out in the Desired Applicant Profile (DAP) for your country: 

Desired Applicant Profile - Master Awards 2014                                             to apply click here

Priority Fields

Agriculture (including agri-business)

Health (including public health, health economics)

Natural Resource Management (including mining, petroleum engineering, geophysics, environmental management)

Public Policy (including governance, international trade)

Coordinating Authority for Uganda

Ministry of Education and Sports

Target Group

You are a national of Uganda.

You are an early or mid-career professional working in a public, private or civil society sector role in one of the listed priority fields of study. Those from the private sector or civil society should refer to the relevant Desired Applicant Profile for each of these sectors.

You wish to undertake a Masters degree in Australia in one of the listed priority fields of study. You cannot study a Masters in Business Administration.

You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Masters degree to improve policy, practice or education in the proposed field of study

Gender Equality: Australia Awards target equal participation by women and men.  Applications from women are strongly encouraged, and mechanisms are in place to support women applicants and Awardees.

Disability Inclusion: Australia Awards aim to ensure that people with a disability are given fair and equal opportunity to compete for and obtain a scholarship.  Applications from people with a disability are strongly encouraged.  Mechanisms are in place to support applicants and Awardees requiring specific assistance.

Eligibility

You must not be more than 40 years of age at the date of your application.

You must have at least three (3) years’ post-graduation work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.

You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) of at least 3 years in length with at least a 2:2 (2nd Class Lower Division). .

You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree

You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award

You must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australian Development Scholarships (attached)

Support Service Options

Provision of course research support for short-listed candidates

Special needs assistance as deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis

Standard AAA support conditions for awardees

• Masters Award DAP (in English) (Word format) (PDF format)

NOTE:  Please read the Information Pack for Applicants document given below. It outlines selection criteria and other useful information, including scholarship entitlements and responsibilities.

• Information Pack for Applicants for Masters Awards 2014 Intake – in English (Word format) (PDF format)

To submit an electronic application

1. Click on the link below “Click here to apply”
1. Register your personal details and click on “Request Application”
2. You will receive an email asking you to confirm your details
3. Once you have confirmed your details, the system will automatically send you an electronic application form via email
2. The Application Form is an Acrobat document that you may save on your local computer or another device and complete offline.
3. When you have completed your application form, email the form and all supporting documentation toapplications@adsafrica.com.au.  You may send as many emails as needed, provided you send the emails from the same email address.
4. If you experience any difficulties with the online application process please email enquiries@adsafrica.org

AAA strongly encourages applicants to apply using this method. The correct electronic application form will be available for applicants to use in the coming weeks. In the interim, a copy of the “print version” of the form is available and will be sent to you upon request. Please read the instructions carefully and begin the process immediately to collect the relevant information and documents you will need to prepare a complete application. It is strongly recommended that you apply using the electronic application form. You must submit your completed application before the closing date. If you have any enquiries, please send a message via email to enquiries@adsafrica.org

to apply click here

Hard Copy applications

If you cannot use the on line application process please complete the attached hard copy application form. Download the hardcopy application form here

Hard Copy applications should be couriered to the relevant AAA Office Courier Address as indicated in the application form, however applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic application.

In the event that you encounter problems with completing the e-form or you are unable to send the hard copy application form via courier, please scan and email your completed application form and all supporting documents to aaascan@adsafrica.org.  If you use this method of submission, please ensure that each attachment is labelled as follows: File Name_Your Name. (E.g. J Doe_Academic Transcripts)

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships for Graduate Students, UK 2013

 

University of Oxford offers Islamic Studies Scholarships for Graduate Students, UK 2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level:The Graduate level is eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oxford
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.Students must be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence upon completion of their studies. This scholarship is open to candidates studying for all degree bearing courses, with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses.Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements

Scholarship Open for International Students:This scholarship is open to students ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from Muslim communities, as well as to students ordinarily resident in the following countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen Arab Republic countries.

Scholarship Description: These scholarships have been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world. The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford it contributes to the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world. Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts.

Number of awards offered:Not Known

Tenure of award:Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress.

Value: 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2012-13 was £12,900).

Other Benefits:Not Known

Selection Criteria:Not Known

Notification: Successful candidates will be notified by email by late summer 2013. This webpage will be updated to show when all decisions have been made. If you have not heard from us by the time this notice is posted, then your application to this scheme has been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on applications.

How to Apply: The students have to apply by post.You must also complete a Scholarship Supporting Statement and upload it together with your Graduate Application Form by the application deadline in order for your application to be complete.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 18 January 2013 for all other subjects

Further Scholarship Information and Application

CAPREx Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Ugandan and Ghanaian Students 2013 Read more: CAPREx Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Ugandan and Ghanaian Students 2013 - 2013 2014

 

CAPREx Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Ugandan and Ghanaian Students 2013

The University of Ghana in partnership with the Makerere University and the University of Cambridge invites application for CAPREx  project. CAPREx (Cambridge Africa Partnership for Research Excellence) is a new programme funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York. Under this program 10-15 research postdoctoral fellowships are available to study biological sciences and engineering at university of Ghana and social sciences and humanities at Makerere University. Fellow will also spend some time at university of Cambridge in UK.

Studyubjec St(s): Research areas within the broad fields of biological sciences and engineering (for the University of Ghana) and social sciences and humanities (for Makerere University) will be considered for CAPREX fellowship applications.

Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing postdoctoral program.
Scholarship Provider: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Scholarship can be taken at: Ghana, Uganda and UK

Eligibility:
-Fellowships are open to all PhD-holding members of staff of the African partner universities in Ghana and Uganda. However, preference will be given to researchers who completed their PhDs less than 10 years ago (early career fellows), or 10 to 20 years ago (mid-career fellows). Part-time staff can be considered, if they provide evidence of being research active. They should be interested in focusing on a research career long-term.
-Applicants must be from the subject areas specified above, for each African university.
-Female staff is strongly encouraged to apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This scholarship is open for the citizens of Uganda and Ghana.

Scholarship Description: The UG in partnership with the Makerere University, Uganda and the University of Cambridge, UK has received funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to implement the Cambridge Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx) project. The project is focused (among others) on developing post-doctoral academic excellence in biological sciences and engineering (for UG) and the social sciences and humanities (for Mak). It also intends to build upon Cambridge’s existing collaborations with both universities to enhance their research excellence and promote the recruitment and retention of the brightest academic staff at these institutions.

Number of award(s): The CAPREx Programme is pleased to invite active researchers at the University of Ghana, Legon and Makerere University to apply for 10-15 academic research fellowships available in 2013.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to 6 months.

What does it cover? The focus of the CAPREx programme will be on research training/mentorship/collaboration relevant to Ghana and Uganda, which is where the research projects will largely be carried out. CAPREX fellowships will, however, allow for an average of four months (ranging from 1 to 6 months) to be spent at the University of Cambridge. Fellowships will include travel (to be arranged from Cambridge) and subsistence costs (£1,700 per month) for the agreed duration of stay in the UK. Funds will also be allocated for each CAPREX fellow to attend one international conference, ideally in Europe or North America. CAPREx fellows will also be eligible to apply for an ‘Alborada Research Fund’ (available at the University of Cambridge to be awarded to Cambridge-Africa researchers on a needs basis, with awards ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 per application).

Selection Criteria: Applications will be reviewed and graded by a selection panel comprising representatives from the three CAPREx partner universities, in the relevant subject areas (i.e. biological sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities). Panel decisions about applications will be made by email, telephone or videoconference consent. Reviewers may pay particular attention to the following criteria:
- Quality of preliminary application
- Quality of references
- Research experience (e.g. journal/book publication record, grants won)
- Commitment to pursuing an academic research career at the African university of interest
- Ideas for research project and potential for mentorship/collaboration with CAPREx partners.

Notification: Successful shortlisted candidates to be notified by 16^th January 2013.

How to Apply: A completed preliminary application form to be submitted by email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for the receipt of preliminary applications is 6th January 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application.

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MRC/DFID African Research Leader Award for Researchers of Gambia and Uganda, 2013 Read more: 2013 African Research Leader Award for Researchers of Gambia and Uganda : 2013 2014 Scholarship

 

MRC/DFID African Research Leader Award for Researchers of Gambia and Uganda, 2013

 

The UK Medical Research Council and the UK Department for International Development invites application for pursuing research on key global health issues pertinent to Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates from the MRC Units in the Gambia and Uganda are eligible to apply for African Research Leader Scheme. UK based principal investigator will nominate African Research Leader and submit applications till 28th February 2013 by using Research Councils’ Joint electronic Submission (Je-S) System.

 

Study Subject(s): The scheme is open to talented and enthusiastic investigators working in all biomedical and health research areas within MRC/DFID global health remit, for example infections research; nutrition research; maternal and reproductive health research; and including epidemiological and social science approaches to health issues; public health research; and implementation and policy research.

Course Level: This award is available for pursuing research program.

Scholarship Provider: The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) and the UK Department for International Development (UKID)

Scholarship can be taken at: UK and Africa (it is anticipated that most of the funds would be spent in the African institution.)

 

Eligibility: -The scheme is open to talented and enthusiastic investigators working in all biomedical and health research areas within MRC/DFID global health remit, for example infections research; nutrition research; maternal and reproductive health research; and including epidemiological and social science approaches to health issues; public health research; and implementation and policy research.

-The African candidate will be well-qualified for academic research, will have completed a PhD (applicants will normally have between 1-5 years post PhD experience) and will be expected to be a proven independent researcher (track record/publications) and demonstrate promise as a future research leader. Outstanding ARL candidates who do not have a PhD but who are educated to Master’s level and have substantial research experience, as evidenced by their publication record, may also be considered in exceptional circumstances. Individuals who already have a long established record of securing significant international research grant funding will not be strong candidates for this award.

-ARL candidates from the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda are eligible to apply.

 

Scholarship Open for International Students: ARL candidates from the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda are eligible to apply.

 

Scholarship Description: The UK Medical Research Council and the UK Department for International Development announce a further call for proposals for the prestigious African Research Leader awards. The MRC/ DFID jointly funded scheme aims to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by attracting and retaining exceptionally talented individuals who will lead high quality programmes of research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA. The African Research Leader (ARL) should be supported by an enthusiastic research environment in their own institution and by a strong linkage with a UK partner.

 

Duration of award(s): It is anticipated that a majority of awards will be between 3-5 yrs. The tenure of the award will be for a maximum of five years. Candidates wishing to combine their research with domestic responsibilities may seek the award on a part-time basis over a maximum of five years.

 

What does it cover? Awards will provide support for up to 5 years and should not exceed £750k in total. The total award package is anticipated to include the following elements:

-The African research institution will be the employer of the African Research Leader. However, a contribution to the personal salary for the Research Leader may be requested. This may be up to 100% in the first years where a persuasive case is made. The expectation would be that over time, the African research institution would take on increasing responsibility for providing the salary and by the end of the award this should be at a minimum 50% of the personal salary.

-A research programme which could include research support staff, research consumables and equipment, travel costs (between partner institutions), and other necessary costs for the research to be undertaken. Overseas student fees for PhD students contributing to the research will not be provided.

-The award also has provision for a personal development element for the ARL candidate, to support leadership development, strategic planning, research management and continuing professional development. As part of this, support may be requested for the opportunity to spend time (up to 3 months in total) in an organisation other than the African research institution. This may be the UK partner institution, or any other UK organisation including a biomedical/pharmaceutical company. This is to provide a concentrated period of training/career development that cannot be achieved effectively within the African research institution.

 

Notification: Shortlisted candidates will normally be notified four weeks before the interview date. Interviews will take place in early June 2013 and will be conducted at MRC Head Office in London.

 

How to Apply: The African Research Leader will be nominated by a UK based principal investigator as part of the partnership between the African and UK institution. The application must be submitted by the UK institution. Full applications should be submitted using the Research Councils’ Joint electronic Submission (Je-S) System. Access J-eS guidance. For this scheme the UK-based partner should be entered as the Principal Investigator (PI) and the African Research Leader candidate as a Co-Investigator (Co-I)

source:

Read more: 2013 African Research Leader Award for Researchers of Gambia and Uganda : 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions 

http://scholarship-positions.com 

 

Algeria Government Offers Scholarships to Uganda

The Government of Algeria has offered Uganda Government over 40 Scholarships to Ugandan students in 2010. This will bring to a total of 246 Ugandan students currently in various Universities in Algeria pursuing various fields of studies ranging from Medicine, Computer Science, Agronomy, Economics and Commercial. other langues