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*World Bank Scholarships Program* The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic. JJWBGSP offers scholarships for over 200 Preferred Programs (.xlsx 49 KB) spanning a wide array of development topics and for 14Partner Programs (.xlsx 15 KB)  at universities in U.S., Africa and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.  JJWBGSP scholarships for developing country nationals are not available for any other master degree program. After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development. Who is Eligible to Apply? Details on Eligibility C

University of Westminster Undergraduate Degree Deadline:  31 May 2018 (annual) Study in:  UK Course starts September 2018 Brief description: Westminster’s Full International Scholarships are the University’s most competitive scholarships that are open to international students from developing countries who wish to pursue a full-time Undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. Host Institution(s): University of Westminster, United Kingdom Level/Field of study: Any eligible Undergraduate Programme offered at University of Westminster. Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: Students from developing countries.  If your country is  not  on the list then you are eligible to apply. Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Masters Degree Deadline:  31 Mar 2018 (annual) Study in: Netherlands Course starts September 2018 Brief description: Each year, 3 (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective master’s degree students. The University is seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world. Host Institution(s): The Hague University of Applied Sciences Field(s) of study: Eligible Masters Programme offered at the University Number of Scholarships: 3 scholarships are available Target group: Students from from outside The Netherlands and don’t live in the Netherlands. Scholarship value/inclusions: Each scholarship is worth  € 5,000. Eligibility: You are eligible for a World Citizen Talent Scholarship if you: • Come from outside The Netherlands and don’t live in the Netherlands. • Are enrolling for the first time at The Hague University of Applied S

University of the People Bachelors Degree Deadline:  1 Mar   2018 (annual) Study in:  any Country (online) Next term starts 12 April 2018 Brief description: University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited online university dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. Using open-source technology, Open Educational Resources, peer-to-peer learning, and the assistance of academic volunteers, UoPeople is designed to provide access to university studies for qualified high school graduates, despite financial, geographic, societal or personal constraints. In February 2014, UoPeople received accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, a U.S. Department of Education authorized accrediting agency. UoPeople offers associate and bachelor degree programs in business administration, health science and computer science, as well as an MBA program. The University has partnered with leading academics to pro

University of East Anglia Masters Degree Deadline:  31 Mar 2018 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts September 2018 Brief description: The University of East Anglia is offering one full fee scholarship for international students towards Masters Degree courses offered by the School of International Development. Host Institution(s): School of International Development, University of East Anglia in UK Field(s) of study: Masters Degree courses offered by the School of International Development Target group: International students Number of scholarships and inclusions: One full fee award may be offered Eligibility Criteria: The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence (e.g. first class degree) and their personal statement.  All applicants are expected to have met the School’s English language requirements and been offered and accepted a place on the course by the deadline. Application instructions: All eligible candidates to whom the

Sciences Po  Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline:  3 Jan/26 Apr 2018 (annual) Study in:  France Course starts September 2018 Brief description: Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy Scholarship s  after the founder of Sciences Po in order to attract the very best international students from outside of the European Union who are first time applicants and who have been admitted to an Undergraduate or Master’s programme offered at the University. Host Institution(s): Sciences Po University, Paris, France Level/Fields of study: Bachelors or Masters Programme offered at the University Number of Awards: Not specified. Target group: Non-EU international students Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Undergraduate Level  The Emile Boutmy Undergraduate Programme can take different forms ranging from €3,000 to €12,300 for 3 years of undergraduate study. On an exceptional basis, a scholarship of €19,000 may be granted to cover the three years of College. Masters L

Radboud University Masters Degree Deadline:  1 March 2018 (annual) Study in: Netherlands Course starts September 2018 Brief description: The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University. Host Institution(s): Radboud University in The Netherlands Level/Field(s) of study: Eligible English-taught Masters Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Arts,  Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Law. See the complete list of supported programmes at the official website. Number of Scholarships: About 30 each year Target group: Non-EU/EEA International Students Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The scholarship consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition fee will be waive

IOE/ISH Masters Degree Deadline:  8 Apr 2018 (annual) Study in: London, UK Course starts October 2018 Brief description: For 2018/19, IOE is offering Centenary Masters Scholarships for students who plan to work either in their home country, or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens. Host Institution(s): Institute of Education, University College London in UK Field(s) of study: Full-time Taught Master’s Degree programmes offered at UCL Institute of Education Please note that  online courses are not eligible  for these scholarships. Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: Students from low or lower-middle income country Scholarship value/inclusions: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and 1-year accommodation at International Students House. Please note that these scholarships  do not  cover subsistence in London, travel, or any other costs. Eligibility: Candidates should: •

University of Bristol Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline:  23 Mar/29 June 2018 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts  September 2018 Brief description: In 2018, Bristol University is investing £500,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to the University of Bristol. 26 Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and 26 Think Big Postgraduate scholarships are available for courses starting in 2018 Host Institution(s): University of Bristol, United Kingdom Field of study: Any full-time Undergraduate programme (except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science) or Postgraduate programme offered at the University Target group: International students Scholarship value/inclusions:  The awards cover between 25 and 100 per cent of tuition fees for the duration of your course. Eligibility: You can apply for a Think Big Scholarship if you: •  are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes  AND •  applied to start a full-time undergraduate

Are you a high school student looking to study a foundation programme? Win a partial scholarship of £2000 to join the  Warwick IFP in Maths and Economics  in the United Kingdom! Do you want to study your bachelor but need more preparation? The foundation programme at Warwick is a great place to start! Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. Take this online challenge  to compete for the partial scholarship!  All you need to do is: take a short quiz, fill in your details and write a brief motivational statement. Then apply directly with the University of Warwick.

Scholarships to study Online at University of South Wales Receive up to 50% Scholarship to study online one Bachelor or Master programme with the University of South Wales The University of South Wales is a major player in UK higher education.  The University has partnered with Unicaf to offer innovative learning solutions and programmes which are delivered fully online. Unicaf is the leading online platform offering affordable, quality higher education in collaboration with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe and Africa. University of South Wales and Unicaf offer up to 50% scholarships to study one of the following programmes: • BA (HONS) – Business Studies (Top-up degree) • MBA – Master of Business Administration • MA Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching) • MSc in Psychology • LLM (Master of Laws) • MSc in Public Health Take this online challenge to win a scholarship . How it works:    1. Sign up and take a short quiz to le

University of Adelaide Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2018 Scholarship Description: Application Deadline: April 30, 2018Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing higher degree by research (Masters/ Doctoral) at University of Adelaide.Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the University of Adelaide.Scholarship Award: The ASI providesCourse tuition fees for two years for a Master degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only),An annual living allowance ($26,288 in 2016) for two years for a Master degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only), andFor Postgraduate Research (Subclass 574) visa holders, the award provides compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Worldcare policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the standard

12 Funding Opportunities for African youths 1. Merck 350 Research Grants (up to EUR 350,000) Deadline: August 15th, 2018. Get funding to work on challenging research topics at the occasion of Merck’s 350th anniversary. Merck is all about Science and Technology. Check out this link: https://www.merckgroup.com/content/dam/web/corporate/non-images/research/350openinnovation/research-grants/en/Application-registration-350-Research-Grants-en.docx Merck 2. Africa Women Development Grants 2018 - $50,000 - Deadline March 7th 2018. The Africa Women Development Grants invites applications from African women’s organizations under it’s main grants programme. http://awdf.org/wp-content/uploads/Application-guidelines-Main-grants_Jan18forweb.pdf African Women's Development Fund 3. UNAOC - United Nations Alliance of Civilizations - $25,000 - February 16th 2018 - Youth Solidarity Fund application - https://apply.unaoc.org/ United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) 4. Misk Grand Chall

Government of Ireland (GOI) International Education Scholarships in Ireland, 2018 Eligibility for the Scholarship: Eligible Countries: Students from non-EU/EEA countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements: Experts should have a broad knowledge of the international education agenda both from Irish and European perspectives as well as experience in project management. An ability to meet tight deadlines is also necessary. The HEA will draw from this pool as needed. Inclusion in the pool of evaluators does not indicate a commitment to appoint any member for tasks in this area. Scholarship link : www.Eurireland.com www.hea.ie

https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/westminster-full-international-scholarship Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.  The criteria for awarding the scholarships are academic excellence, development potential and financial need.