Scholarships

UBC, the University of British Columbia, is renowned worldwide for its research and teaching excellence. It consistently ranks among the top universities globally, and its vision is to cultivate a remarkable learning environment that promotes global citizenship, fosters a sustainable and inclusive society, and conducts groundbreaking research to benefit the people of British Columbia, Canada, and beyond.   Now, let’s talk about the exciting Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC! This program will span a decade and will welcome a total of 171 talented individuals as Mastercard Foundation Scholars. These scholars will include both undergraduate and master’s students, all of whom will have the opportunity to thrive and excel at

VLIR-UOS is offering amazing opportunities for students from developing countries to pursue full Masters Scholarships in Belgium. This scholarship is especially beneficial for African students, as half of the scholarships will be dedicated to them. And guess what? Women are given preference! How incredible is that? The best part is that the eligible training or Masters programmes are taught in English, so language won’t be a barrier for you. Isn’t that fantastic? Now, let’s talk about the requirements. To be eligible for an ICP Connect scholarship, you need to meet certain criteria. Firstly, you must be a national of one of the 29 eligible countries. Additionally, you should be a

One Young World has teamed up with the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) to create an amazing opportunity for young leaders like you. Introducing the CUSEF Young Leaders Scholarship 2024! We are on the lookout for eight exceptional individuals from all corners of the globe who have made a positive impact on society. If you’ve been working towards tackling global challenges such as climate change, poverty, gender equality, or public health, then this scholarship is perfect for you! What’s in it for you? Well, if you’re selected as one of the lucky Scholars, you’ll have the chance to attend the One Young World Summit 2024 in the vibrant city of

The Make Our Planet Great Again Scholarship (MOPGA) initiative has been a huge success since its launch in 2018, with a large number of highly qualified students and researchers expressing their interest. And now, the seventh MOPGA call for applications is here! This time, the program is looking to welcome at least 40 early career researchers who want to carry out their research in France. The best part? There are no nationality restrictions (except France) and the program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France. Eligibility The MOPGA 2024 Visiting

Hey there! Guess what? The Embassy of France in Nigeria is back with an amazing opportunity! They’re renewing their scholarship program for the academic year 2024/2025. And guess what else? They’re offering not one, not two, but FIVE grants for all you ambitious folks out there who want to pursue studies related to Environment and Risk Management. How cool is that? Now, let me give you the inside scoop on this program. It’s funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research. And you know who’s making it all happen? The French Embassy and Campus France Nigeria. They’re

Funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are here to make dreams come true! These scholarships are designed to give talented and motivated individuals the chance to gain the knowledge and skills they need for sustainable development. And guess what? They’re specifically for those who wouldn’t be able to afford to study in the UK otherwise. How amazing is that? So, here’s the deal. If you’re a PhD scholar studying at an eligible university across the Commonwealth, you have the incredible opportunity to conduct research at a UK institute for a whole year. Yep, you heard it right, a whole year of immersing yourself

The German division of Reporters Without Borders is currently inviting applications for their Berlin Fellowship Program: Empowering Journalists in the Digital Field. This initiative, running from May to October 2024, will invite six journalists from conflict zones to spend six months in Berlin. The fellows, during their Berlin residence, will not only have an opportunity to take a break but also undergo a comprehensive training on digital self-defense techniques for journalists. This program is bankrolled by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises. Eligibility The program is open to professional journalists, bloggers, media workers, and citizen journalists who: Are subject to any form of digital threats,

Background on the African Business Education Initiativefor YouthAt the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held inYokohama in 2013, then Prime Minister Abe Shinzo announced the “African BusinessEducation Initiative for Youth” (hereafter referred to as the “ABE Initiative”). This is a strategicfive-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japaneseuniversities as well as to do internships at Japanese enterprises. ABE Initiative builds on theconcept that there is a need for human resource development in both private and public sectorsof Africa through cultivating a strong human network between Japan and Africa.At the TICAD 7 held in Yokohama in 2019, the initiative was renewed as

Are you eager to perform cutting edge basic research in an international environment? Do you want to push the frontiers of science and work with supervisors and colleagues that are among the best in the world? Apply now for the IST-BRIDGE International Postdoctoral Programme 2022/2023. The IST-BRIDGE programme at Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) offers fully funded (two-year) postdoctoral fellowships for highly qualified candidates who have completed or will soon complete their PhD or equivalent in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics or any related discipline. IST-BRIDGE postdocs’ careers will be enhanced by a flexible ‘career-tracks’ training programme and optional non-academic secondments, placements in ISTA research support units, and academic

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile States in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for

The objective of the Orange Knowledge Programme is to contribute to society’s sustainable and inclusive development by strengthening the skills and knowledge of both individuals, groups of individuals and organisations. The key priorities for the programme are Food and Nutrition Security; Water, Energy and Climate; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; and Security and the Rule of Law. Cross-cutting themes relevant to all activities of the programme include Private Sector Development, Climate and Inclusion of Women and Marginalised Groups. The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) offers scholarships funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs available for a selection of: short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months); master’s programmes (duration

Netflix is pleased to invite you to submit an application for the Netflix Creative Equity Scholarships​ for Nigeria, West & Central Africa. The scholarship fund is open to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria below: Applicants must be citizens of and currently living in a West or Central African country (Excl. DRC) Applicants must take courses related to television and film at one of the partner institutions Applicants must be already registered as a student in the partner institutions namely (priority to students who are 1 or 2 years away from graduation): National Film and Television Institute in Ghana National film institute Jos in Nigeria Institut Supérieur des Métiers de

Netflix (www.Netflix.com) has announced the extension of its  Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) to film and television students in the West and Central Africa region. Applications are now open for students to apply to study at institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Gabon. Netflix’s global Netflix Creative Equity Fund (https://bit.ly/3CrVog8), which was launched in 2021 and will be distributed to various initiatives over the next five years with the goal of building a strong, diverse pipeline of creatives around the world, includes a US$1 million scholarship fund for students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship fund will cover tuition, housing, study materials, and living expenses at selected partner schools in Nigeria