BASHWEKA

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University Tsinghua University Masters Degree  Deadline:  1 Oct 2015 Study in:  China Course starts Summer 2016  Brief description: Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century.  Enrolling the inaugural class in 2016, the program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Host Institution(s): Tsinghua University in Beijing, China Field of study: Master’s Degree Programme in one of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economic and Business, International Studies Number of Awards: The class that begins in summer 2016 will include 100 scholars, and the program will grow to include

DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans DRD-SA Masters/PhD Degree Deadline: 31 July 2015 (annual) Study in:  South Africa/Germany Course starts Jan-May 2016 Brief description: The DRD offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year for applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, to pursue development-related Masters and PhD studies. Host Institution(s): University of the Western Cape, South Africa/Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum, Germany Field of study: Scholarships are available for full-time students of: • MA in Development Studies • Master in Public Administration • the MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme) • the different PhD options at the centre ( PhD UWC ) Number of Awards: Limited Target group: The scholarships are intended for nationals of Sub-saharan African countries. Scholarship value/inclusions: Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro for Master candidates

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students Rhodes Scholarship Fund Masters/PhD Degree Deadline: varies, July-Oct Study in: UK Course starts Oct 2016 Brief description: The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford.   Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world. Host Institution(s): Oxford University in UK Fields of study: Rhodes Scholars come from many academic backgrounds and pursue a wide variety of courses at Oxford.  Applicants should review the  Oxford’s postgraduate degree courses to determine the degree for which they would apply. There are very few restrictions on the full-time post-graduate degrees supported by Rhodes Scholarships.  Rhodes Scholars may only undertake the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Financial Econ

Finland Tuition Free Universities and Scholarships for Foreign Students ©iStock.com/cofkocof Why study in Finland as an international student? The Finnish education system is regarded one of the best in the world and Finnish Universities offer about 450  international programmes in English .  Finland is also one of the few remaining  countries in the world where tuition fee is free for everyone including international students. The Finnish Government also offers some doctoral scholarships for international students. Tuition Free Universities in Finland  Higher education in Finland is supported by the Finnish government.  There are currently no tuition fees charged in Finnish higher education degrees regardless of the level of studies and the nationality of the student. However, living costs and other study costs are entirely the responsibility of the student. See the  list of all Finnish  Universities and Polytechnics  that offers tuition fee programmes.

La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students La Trobe University Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline:  11 Sep/13 Nov 2015 Study in: Australia Next course starts Semester 1, 2016 Brief description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Host Institution(s): La Trobe University, Australia Field(s) of study: Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework offered by the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: International student from any country except New Zealand Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship is w orth between $10,000 and $20,000 and goes towards tuition fees. The scholarships are paid across a maximum of two semesters (or 12 months). Eligibility: You must be a citizen of a country other than Australia

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS) Leiden University Masters Degree Deadline: 1 Oct 2015/1 Feb 2016 (annual) Study in:  Netherlands Next course starts Feb/Sept 2016 Brief description: The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding  Non-EU/EEA students enrolling  in a master’s degree programme at Leiden University. Host Institution(s): Leiden University, The Netherlands. Field of study: All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the  website Master’s programmes in Leiden ,  a number of programs have a start date in September only. Number of Awards: Not specified. Target group: Non-EU/EEA international students Scholarship value/inclusions: The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 awards: •  € 10.000 of the tuition fee •  € 15.000 of the tuition fee •  Total tuition fee minus the home fee Eligibility: •  Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships at London South Bank University London South Bank University Postgraduate Degree Deadline: 10 July 2015 Study in: London, UK Course starts September 2015 Brief description: The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship programme offers a range of awards from £1,000 bursaries to full fee waivers, creating opportunities for a variety of postgraduate students. This includes the Excellence Award which are for students who have shown outstanding  international or national achievements. Host Institution(s): London South Bank University in United Kingdom Field(s) of study: See the list of eligible courses . Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: Home, EU or International students Scholarship value/inclusions: Full fee waiver plus a £1,000 bursary Eligibility: All Home, EU or International students who have firmly accepted their unconditional or conditional offer of a place to study on a postg

Westminster International Scholarships University of Westminster Masters (MS) Degree Deadline: 16 Oct 2015 (annual) Study in:  UK Next course starts January 2016 Brief description: Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Host Institution(s): University of Westminster, United Kingdom Field of study: Any full-time Master’s Programme offered at University of Westminster. Number of Awards: 1+ Target group: Citizens of developing and middle income countries Scholarship value/inclusions: 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 Masters degree at University of Westminster.  The main criteria are First Class Honours degree, financial need and development

The Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London University College London Bachelors Degree Deadline:  10 July 2015 (annual) Study in:  UK Course starts 2016  Brief description: The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of  the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union. Host Institution(s): University College London, UK Field of study: Any Undergraduate Programme offered at the University Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: Students from any country Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend. The scholarship is for one year in the first

Win a full scholarship worth of USD12,000 in Sweden to attend part-time studies in Communication from anywhere in the world! SPONSORED Make your next educational move with Berghs School of Communication in Sweden! Win a full scholarship worth of 12,000 USD (100,000 Swedish Kronor) to attend two semesters of highly collaborative part-time studies in communication (about 15hours/week). You can study from anywhere in the world and combine this program with a full time job. Get cracking and enter NOW . Good luck!

The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh Masters Degree Deadline:  30 June 2015 (annual) Study in:  UK Course starts September 2015 Brief description: The University of Edinburgh offers the Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship for postgraduate full-time Master’s (one year) study for eligible Medical programmes offered by the University. Host Institution(s): University of Edinburgh, UK Field of study: • MSc by Research Biomedical Sciences • MSc by Research Cardiovascular Biology • MSc Human Anatomy • MSc by Research Integrative Neuroscience • MMedSci Medical Sciences • MPH Public Health • MSc Regenerative Medicine: Clinical and Industrial Delivery • MSc by Research Reproductive Sciences • MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement Number of Awards: 1 Target group: International students from the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ba

One of the hardest questions people (even myself) ask themselves and find it hard to answer is ‘WHY ARE YOU HERE?’ or ‘WHAT’S YOUR CALLING?’ and for some time now I have been battling with the same questions to find out answers. Currently am reading a book by one of the greatest motivational speakers and best-selling author for whom I have shared his video (on previous posts) on how to set goals and how you can go from a wandering generality to a meaningful specific towards achieving your goals. The book is titled BETTER THAN GOOD (I recommend you to have it if you want to know the pillars to a better life by finding your purpose, live with passion and strive for peak performance.). I will share with you an excerpt from chapter 13 but I strongly recommend you to get your copy.  You can purchase it via amazon.com. Click on shop now to buy your copy. DISCOVER YOUR CALLING By Zig Ziglar We could count on one hand the number of people in history whose calling in life was han

Norwegian Quota Scholarship Scheme Norwegian Government Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree Deadline: 1 December (annual) Study in:  Norway Next course starts 2016 Brief description: The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Host Institution(s): See the list of  participating institutions’ websites (PDF download). Field(s) of study: Please refer to the websites of participating Norwegian institutions for more information on programmes they offer under the Quota Scheme. Target group: The Quota Scheme is for certain developing co

UC International First Year Undergraduate Scholarships OPENS MID JUNE 2015 University of Canterbury Bachelors Degree Deadline: 15 Aug 2015 Study in: New Zealand Course starts 2016 Brief description: The University of Canterbury offers the UC International First Year Scholarship to top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University. Host Institution(s): University of Canterbury, New Zealand Field(s) of study: Eligible Bachelors Degree Programme offered at the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: International students except Australia Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship is currently awarded with values of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000. Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be full-fee-paying international students and may not be citizens of New Zealand or Australia, or holders of New Zealand residence class visas. They must be completing, or have

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships University of Otago PhD Degree Deadline: ongoing Study in: New Zealand Course starts 2015/2016 Brief description: The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago.  The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply. Host Institution(s): University of Otago, New Zealand Field(s) of study: Any eligible PhD Research Programme at the University Number of Scholarships: Up to 181 annually Target group: Domestic and International students Scholarship value/inclusions: NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance) Eligibility: Applicants must usually be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification.  Selection is based predominantly on academic merit

Win an Invitation to the MBA Weekend at Nyenrode Business Universiteit in the Netherlands this July Get a taste of MBA life with Nyenrode Business Universiteit! Win an invitation to the MBA Weekend in the Netherlands this July. The all-inclusive visit exposes you to lectures, a leadership workshop and the chance to network with students, staff and alumni. Take the challenge NOW !

CIMO Doctoral Fellowships in Finland CIMO PhD Degree Deadline: Ongoing Study in:  Finland Next course starts 2016 Brief description: The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. Host Institution(s): Accredited Finish Host Institutions Field of study: PhD Degree in all academic fields Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: All international students but emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America. Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 1,500 euros. The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional al

Endeavour Executive Fellowships Australian Government Short Course/Training Deadline: 30 June 2015 (annual) Study in:  Australia Next course starts: Jan-Nov 2016 Brief description: The Endeavour Executive Fellowship provides financial support towards professional development opportunities (1-4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government for non-Australians and Australians. The Endeavour Executive Fellowship focuses on learning and building skills and knowledge through a host work environment in the applicant’s field or area of expertise rather than through formal enrolment in a study programme and are not suitable for academic research proposals. Professional development activities could include management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses and developing leadership skills. Host Institution(s): Applicants must be nominated by either their home organization or host organization.  It is the responsib

Netherlands Fellowship Program for Short Courses Netherlands Government Certificate/Diploma  Deadline:  Mar/July/Oct 2015 Study in:  Netherlands Course starts 2015/2016 Brief description: Nuffic, through the Netherlands Fellowship Programme, provide scholarships for a number of selected courses offered by education institutions in the Netherlands. The courses lead to a Dutch certificate or a diploma and their duration varies from two weeks to twelve months. Host Institution(s): Dutch Universities and Institutions Field(s) of study: NFP-qualified courses. Find a short course at this link then contact the Dutch higher education institution that offers that course to find out whether it is NFP-qualified. Target group: The NFP target group consists of professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an  NFP country . The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman. Schol