IRA Scholarships in Kenya

Scholarships in Kenya

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, United Kingdom.

The scholarship will cater for tuition, travel, accommodation, and any other incidental expenses.

Scholarship for Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Management / Science

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Should have obtained Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (at least Upper Second Class Honors) or an equivalent Actuarial Science qualification
• Should have graduated not more than five years ago
• Should have made significant progress towards becoming Associate Members of the Institute / Faculty of Actuaries (Minimum 5 professional papers).

Preliminary application forms are available and can be downloaded from the IRA website i.e.www.ira.go.ke

Completed application forms together with copies of identification, result slips/transcripts, academic certificate, birth certificate and school leaving certificate should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
P.O. Box 43505
Nairobi

The applications should reach IRA offices not later than 14th March, 2014.

Applicants with First Class Honors will have an added advantage.

The scholarship is tenable from September 2014 to August 2015

Graduate Scholarship Opportunity

Institute for Global Health

African Graduate Scholarship

Applications NOW OPEN for 2014-2015 academic year

Sponsored by: Alan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, CP Charitable Trust and the International Student House

This scholarship exists to support African nationals and residents of an African country with a high-quality academic and professional background who would not be able to study at UCL without financial assistance. 

The Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September to study MSc in Global Health and Development at the UCL Institute for Global Health.

The scholarship covers UCL tuition fees, accommodation and living costs.

Candidates need to apply to the MSc programme first and receive an unconditional offer to study at UCL.http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/apply  

The scholarship application deadline is May 9th, 2014. You can find an application form and more information in the IGH website:http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/postgraduate/scholarships-funding

Contact: Paloma Garcia Paredes for questions.

Tel: 44 020 7905 2646, p.garcia-paredes@ucl.ac.uk

Turkish Government Scholarships for Undergraduate & Graduate (Master/PhD) Studies

Turkish Government Scholarships: If there is no special note in bilateral agreements; Turkish Government offers scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses.

Scholarship notifications are announced through diplomatic channels.

Candidates should apply to the authorized bodies of their own countries or to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates in their respective countries.

Candidate is selected by the related country or Republic of Turkey by the foreign representatives.

Commission also selects one reserve candidate for a quota of five, two reserve candidates for a quota of six or more.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships:

Ÿ   Applicants should not be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey or hold a dual nationality (Turkish and any other country’s nationality).

Ÿ   Undergraduate candidates should have a “good” level of a high school graduation degree. The high school which was graduated from should be equivalent to the high schools in Turkey.

Ÿ   Candidates should not have suspended education more than 2 years after graduation and not be older than 25 years on the date of application.

Ÿ   Candidates for graduate studies (Master/PhD) should be a graduate of a 4-year university and not be older than 40 years on the date of application.

Ÿ   Research candidates should be a graduate of a 4-year university and have a good level of Turkish, English or French.

Ÿ   Candidates for the Turkish Language Summer Courses should be a university student or a graduate student.

Ÿ   Candidates should not be infected with a contagious disease (HIV, Hepatitis-C and etc) or should not have a disease preventing his/her education in Turkey.

Application deadline: 30th June.

For more information and scholarship application see; Turkish Government Scholarships

Tumaini Scholarship for Vocational Training

Tumaini Scholarship for Vocational Training: The Tumaini scholarship is designed to fight poverty by training young people for vocational careers.

Beyond the financial support, the Tumaini program develops each scholar’s skills in entrepreneurship.

Participation in the program develops and enhances skills that will be useful for each scholar’s family as well as their community and country.

Mentors assist Tumaini scholars with career counseling, job matching, job readiness, life skills education, and entrepreneurial skills development.

Eligibility and Eligible Funding Activities:

Ÿ   Eligible applicants for these scholarships are young people who are citizens of an African country.

Ÿ   Applicants do not have to be graduates of secondary school but are preferrably graduates of primary school.

Ÿ   The Tumaini scholarship may be used to support school fees and related material costs for vocational training.

Ÿ   Any vocational training course is eligible including carpentry, tailoring, mechanics, masonry, etc.

Ÿ   The rewards are renewable but scholars must submit a returning scholar's application form every year for continued funding.

The Selection Process:

Ÿ   After applications are submitted, the Selection Committee reviews them and ranks them based on several criteria.

Ÿ   Top applicants are invited to interview with the Selection Committee and the most qualified of the applicants receive the requested funding.

Ÿ   Awardees are selected on the basis of their academic potential, leadership, essays as well as their financial neediness.

Ÿ   Late applications are never accepted and are immediately disqualified.

How to apply:

A complete application consists of:

Ÿ   Completed Tumaini Application Form

Ÿ   Letter of recommendation

Ÿ   Essay 1: Outline your reasons for applying for the TUMAINI Scholarship

Ÿ   Essay 2: Discuss an issue of personal, local, national or international concern and its importance to you.

Ÿ   Copy of previous year's grades

Ÿ   School fee structure for proposed use of scholarship.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

Completed scholarship applications should be sent to the Africa Education Project-Kenya, P.O. Box 56601, City Square 00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications deadline: September or October.

For more information and application materials, visit: Tumaini Scholarship for Vocational Training

TU/e Talent Scholarship Program Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program

TU/e Talent Scholarship Program: TU/e (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven) Talent Scholarship Program offers full-cost scholarships (covering both tuition fees and living costs) for top international students.

These scholarships are for 5-year programs: two years studying for your Master’s at the TU/e, followed by three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship.

You’ll gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities – in your home country or anywhere else in the world.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

·          A relevant Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality to be able to complete the TU/e Master's program in question.

·          Sufficient mastery of the English language. In the case of the Master's programs Architecture, building and planning and Medical Engineering, proficiency in the Dutch language is also required.

·          A relevant Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality to be able to complete the TU/e Master's program in question.

·          Sufficient mastery of the English language. In the case of the Master's programs Architecture, building and planning and Medical Engineering, proficiency in the Dutch language is also required.

Applying for the TU/e Talent Scholarships

You will automatically enter the selection process for the TU/e Talent scholarships if you submit a complete application package for a TU/e Master's program (final deadline 1 March), and are subsequently admitted to a Master's program.

You therefore do not need to apply separately to these scholarships. First apply to the TU/e Master's program of your choice.

If you’re admitted, you will automatically enter the selection procedure for these scholarships and TU/e will contact you regarding your preference for one of the scholarships available.

A selection committee will award the scholarships to highly talented students on the basis of an excellent academic performance in and the quality of their previous education, and on the results of any tests required for admission.

The scholarships are full-cost scholarships, covering tuition fees and living costs.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

For further details, and application materials, contact: TU/e Talent Scholarship Program

International Scholarship in Malaysia

Malaysian International Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies provides opportunities for students from countries with diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation with Malaysia to pursue advanced academic study in Malaysia.

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote bilateral arrangement with partner countries on government to government basis, and to encourage students from other countries to study in Malaysia with the view to facilitate future collaboration and exchange of scholars in enhancing educational cooperation between Malaysia and partner countries.

Malaysian International Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies are available for post-graduate studies at Masters and PhD level tenable at Malaysian Universities.

The duration of the award is 36 months for PhD and between 12 to 24 months for Masters programme.

The scholarship is open equally to qualified candidate up to 40 years of age at the time of application.

Candidates should at the time of application, obtain a degree or equivalent qualification with at least upper second class honours, (or CGPA 3.0) for Master’s programme; and hold a Master’s degree with good grades for PhD programme.

The candidates must demonstrate outstanding verbal, reading and writing proficiency in the English language through one of the following:

·          Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or

·          Test administered by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).

Each scholarship consists of:

·          a return air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;

·          an approved tuition fees by the respective university;

·          a maintenance allowance at the rate of RM1,000.00 per month;

·          a yearly grant for books and internal travel; thesis allowance, installation and termination grant. No marriage/family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.

Follow the links below for details and application contacts.

For further details, see: International Scholarship in Malaysia Website

African Graduate Scholarships

African Graduate Scholarships: The University College London offers The African Scholarships to Graduate African Nationals and Permanent residents.

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in their specific field.

Africa Scholarship Eligibility

The candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African nation.

Africa Scholarship - How to apply:

The candidate must have made an application to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Centre for International Health and Development for the coming academic year.

The scheme offers a substantial scholarship towards UCL tuition fees and some living costs.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

Africa Scholarship Deadline: May 14.

For more information and scholarship application see; African Graduate Scholarships

Art Moves Africa Grants

Art Moves Africa Grants: Art Moves Africa (AMA) supports mobility within the African continent by providing the costs of travel, visa and travel insurance for the duration of stay. AMA doesn’t support fees, accommodations, or per-diem.

Art Moves Africa (AMA) allocates 60 % of its annual travel support to artists and cultural professionals for trans-regional mobility and 40% are made accessible for travel within the same region.

Application Process:

Who can apply?

Artists and cultural operators living and working in Africa.

Which sectors?

Performing and visual arts, music, cinema, literature and cultural advocacy

What type of projects?

To establish partnerships, to participate in festivals, biennials, artist residencies, productions, touring, workshops and professional development meetings.

How to apply?

To apply for an Art Moves Africa (AMA) grant you should carefully fill in the application form and send it before the deadline, to the AMA office at info [at] artmovesafrica.org

Only applications sent by e-mail are accepted.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

Deadlines:

·           1st of January: if the travel is planned after 11 of February.

·           1st of May: if the travel is planned after 12 of June

·           1st of September: if the travel is planned after 27 of October

For further details, and application materials, contact: Art Moves Africa Grants

Science@Leuven Scholarship - Netherlands

Science@Leuven Scholarship - Netherlands: The Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven Scholarship are proud to announce their initiative: The Science@Leuven Scholarship! Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

Amount of Scholarship

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science [at] Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be.

The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes.

A scholarship for the second master year is only awarded to students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Subjects Covered by the Master Scholarships

For the following masters you can apply for the Scholarship :

·          Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics

·          Master of Biology

·          Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics

·          Master of Chemistry

·          Master of Physics

·          Master of Geography

·          Master of Mathematics

·          Master of Statistics

Scholarship & Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

·          The applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,

·          The applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,

·          The applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,

·          The applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven

·          The applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Science@Leuven Scholarship

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is pleased to announce its Scholarship Award to support undergraduate students from developing countries in pursuit of higher education.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers - the cost of advanced professional or graduate training.

The winner will receive a scholarship of up to $100,000, spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master's degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.

To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.

Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.

Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.

Must be a national of a developing country

Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

For further details and application materials, see: OPEC Fund Scholarship Award Website

Wildlife Conservation Society Research Fellowship Program

Wildlife Conservation Society Research Fellowship Program: The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) is administered by WCS-Global Conservation’s Training & Capacity Building Program and jointly funded by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP).

The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) is a small grants program designed to build capacity for the next generation of conservationists through supporting individual field research projects that have a clear application to the conservation of threatened wildlife and wildlife habitat.

It seeks projects that are based on sound and innovative conservation science and that encourage practices in conservation that can contribute to sustainable development.

Most of the grantees are professional conservationists from the country of research and/or post-graduates pursuing a higher degree.

One of the priorities of the RFP has been to help train applied conservation scientists from developing countries.

The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) supports marine or terrestrial field research in Africa, Asia, and Latin America regardless of the nationality of the applicant.

While all applications to work in Asian, African, and Latin American countries are considered, CLP funding is restricted to nationals from the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya.

The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) will not limit any eligible individual from applying, however, most of our grantees are:

Professional conservationists from the country of research, and/or

Post-graduates pursuing a higher degree
Grants are for up to $25,000, the average grants is $10,500.
The Research Fellowship Program (RFP) supports projects for only one year, so preference is given to discrete, short-term projects.
Projects extending beyond one year must highlight achievable goals at the end of the year for which the funding is requested.

Deadline: March 15 and September 15.
For more information and application, visit: Wildlife Conservation Society Research Fellowship Program

Russell E Train Fellowships

Russell E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in conservation.

Each year, WWF supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research.

Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Applicants from select WWF-US priority countries must meet all of the eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.

Eligible countries include: Africa (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Dem. Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia); Asia (Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam); and Latin America(Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyanas, Honduras, Peru, Suriname).

Fellowship Eligibility

Eligible candidates must submit a completed online application which includes two letters of recommendation, a signed personal service agreement, academic transcripts, and CV or resume.

Please note that eligibility criteria vary by country. Be sure you submit all relevant documentation as noted under the guidelines for your country.

To be eligible for a Train Fellowship, all applicants must:

be a citizen and legal permanent resident of a participating country

have a minimum of two years of work experience in conservation and a clear interest in working in your home country or region

be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to an institution of higher education before submitting your application begin studies within one year (by January next year) from the application deadline

submit all required documents by the application deadline (February 28)
Additional Criteria

Individuals who have received a fellowship or scholarship from EFN in the past and who wish to pursue a second degree are NOT eligible.

Applicants who have received EFN professional development grants (short-term training grants) in the past ARE eligible to apply.

Current WWF employees, consultants, and employees seconded to WWF should contact EFN before applying.
Fellowship Selection
Train Fellows are selected through a competitive, merit-based process. An independent, interdisciplinary panel of experts is convened in each country to review applications and to identify the top candidates based on the following criteria:

Professional qualifications as evidenced by previous and current conservation-related positions, references from colleagues in the field, publications, and other sources.

Demonstrated leadership through involvement in community and volunteer activities, the workplace, local and national government, and other areas.

Prior academic achievement as shown by grades, academic awards, references from teachers and professors, and so on.

Motivation and commitment to contribute to conservation in a participating country and to share what is learned with others in their field and in their home communities.

Potential impact of proposed study/research on conservation efforts in the home country or region.


Fellowship Application Deadline: 28th February
For more fellowship information and application, see: Russell E Train Fellowships
Also see: Russell E Train Fellowships for Current and Aspiring Faculty

Turkish Government Scholarships for Undergraduate & Graduate (Master/PhD) Studies

Turkish Government Scholarships: If there is no special note in bilateral agreements; Turkish Government offers scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses.

Scholarship notifications are announced through diplomatic channels.

Candidates should apply to the authorized bodies of their own countries or to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates in their respective countries.

Candidate is selected by the related country or Republic of Turkey by the foreign representatives.

Commission also selects one reserve candidate for a quota of five, two reserve candidates for a quota of six or more.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships:

Applicants should not be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey or hold a dual nationality (Turkish and any other country’s nationality).

Undergraduate candidates should have a “good” level of a high school graduation degree. The high school which was graduated from should be equivalent to the high schools in Turkey.

Candidates should not have suspended education more than 2 years after graduation and not be older than 25 years on the date of application.

Candidates for graduate studies (Master/PhD) should be a graduate of a 4-year university and not be older than 40 years on the date of application.

Research candidates should be a graduate of a 4-year university and have a good level of Turkish, English or French.

Candidates for the Turkish Language Summer Courses should be a university student or a graduate student.

Candidates should not be infected with a contagious disease (HIV, Hepatitis-C and etc) or should not have a disease preventing his/her education in Turkey.
Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

Application deadline: 30th June.
For more information and scholarship application see; Turkish Government Scholarships

Educational Scholarships » Scholarships for International Students » University Scholarships

Taiwan ICDF International Scholarships: The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) provides scholarships for higher education in Taiwan for international students.

Taiwan ICDF has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

International Scholarships Overview

• Airfare: The Taiwan ICDF arranges economy class, return tickets for the most-direct flights to and from Taiwan.
• Housing: All students must reside in student dormitories.
  Tuition fees: The Taiwan ICDF covers tuition fees as required by a student’s university.
• Credit fees: Credit fees which vary with the number of credits registered, are also covered as required by a student’s university.
• Insurance: In addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each student must be insured for accident and medical coverage while in Taiwan. 
• The TaiwanICDF covers insurance fees for the entire duration of a student’s program.
• Textbook costs: The costs of textbooks purchased as required by instructors are covered by Taiwan ICDF, subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute.
• Allowance:
  

1. Undergraduate Program (maximum four years): Each student receives NT$12,000 per month (NT$144,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis. 
2. Master’s Program (maximum two years): Each student receives NT$15,000 per month (NT$180,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
3. Ph.D. Program (maximum four years; four-year Ph.D. programs start from 2012): Each students receives NT$17,000 per month (NT$204,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis. A student’s host institute may offer to continue paying this monthly allowance for courses exceeding four years; the duration and amount will be determined by the host institute.

International Scholarships - Required Documents

• A completed application form (completed online, printed out and signed)
  Please note: The online application system is closed on March 15. Please complete the application as early as possible.
• A photocopy of applicant’s passport or other document showing proof of nationality.
• A photocopy of applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts. (Please note: If not issued by a Taiwanese educational institution, these documents must be authenticated by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office, or be sealed and delivered by the awarding institution. If these documents are in languages other than Chinese or English, a Chinese and/or English translation should be provided.)
• Copy of undergraduate/graduate degree certificate.
• A photocopy of applicant’s English proficiency certificate (TOEFL minimum score: 550, IELTS minimum score: 5.5).
• A Taiwan ICDF Medical Report (including an HIV test) dated within the the past three months.
• Two letters of reference.
• Any other documents specifically requested by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative.

For more scholarship information and application materials, see; Taiwan ICDF International Scholarships

List of universities granting Taiwan ICDF International Scholarships;Educational Scholarships » Scholarships for International Students » University Scholarships

Taiwan International Scholarships Eligibility; Educational Scholarships » Scholarships for International Students » University Scholarships

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Bocconi Undergraduate Scholarships - Bocconi University Italy

Applications are invited by Bocconi University for its international undergraduate scholarships. 

For the next academic year 30 Bocconi Scholarship for International Students will be made available for first year applicants based on their family’s economic condition.

Worth of Award

The Bocconi Scholarship for International Students consists of a full tuition waiver, worth up to €11,500 per year.

Eligibility

Only applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Bachelor Program or the Law program who meet all the following conditions will be taken into consideration for the awarding of the scholarship:

·          non-Italian citizenship;

·          non-Italian residence;

·          a non-Italian High School Diploma earned in Italy or abroad.

How to Apply

International Undergraduate candidates applying for admission during the Discover your Talent, Winter or Spring Sessions, who are neither a resident or citizen of Italy nor have earned an Italian High School diploma in Italy or abroad, will have the opportunity to apply for the Bocconi Scholarship for International Students by completing the online application.

The application must be submitted online by the same date as the online admission’s application.

Late applications or applications submitted for a later round will not be taken into consideration. 

Scholarships will be awarded by a Commission whose decision is unquestionable and final: no appeals will be considered.

Awardees will be informed of assignment shortly after admission in Bocconi; the assignment of an award will be noted on the Selection Results website and an e-mail will be sent directly to applicants.

The evaluation will primarily be based on the candidate’s need for aid, however, the candidates academic achievements will also be taken into consideration. The complete dossier provided to the Admissions office will be evaluated.

The Bocconi Scholarship for International Students will be automatically renewed for a maximum of 2 years (for Bachelor programs) or for 4 years (for the Law program) provided the required minimum GPA and academic progress is met as specified in the scholarship acceptance form that must be signed and returned to the University by awardees.

Students can apply for other scholarships and they will be taken into consideration for all financial aid for which they apply, however, students can only receive one scholarship.

Please follow the links below to read more scholarship details and get application forms.

Deadline: Application closes March 20, for the second round.

  Bocconi Scholarship for International Students Details & Application Forms

  Bocconi Scholarship for International Students Bronchure