The following below are 2021/2022 May scholarships for students from Africa and other Developing Countries that You can apply for, before they close. Some of these scholarships are also offered for international students generally.
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MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships for African Students
Application Deadline: 31st May
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana is offering MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Ghanaian and African students.
How to Apply: Download a copy of the 2020/2021 application form here!
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Rotary Peace Fully-Funded Fellowships for Masters and Professional Programs
Application Deadline: 15th May
Rotary International offers the fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship for Masters Degree and Professional Development Certificate for young professionals around the world.
How to Apply: Candidates have until 15 May to submit applications to their district. Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.
It is necessary to go through the Application Process on the Fellowship Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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NORPART Call for Applications – Funding between Norway and Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 27th May
The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) is pleased to issue this call for applications for funding of long-term projects between higher education institutions in Norway and selected developing countries under the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART).
Value: The total funds made available in this call are approximately NOK 90 million. Each application may be awarded up to 5 000 000 Norwegian kroner (NOK).
Duration: The call is open to long-term project cooperation with a project period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026.
How to Apply: A seminar for applicants will be held online Wednesday 17 March 2021. More information will be made available on this page shortly.
Applications are submitted electronically through Diku’s online application and reporting system Espresso.
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Global Voices Scholarship Program for African Students – University of East Anglia
Application Deadline: 14th May
Applications are now open for the Global Voices Scholarship Program 2021 for African Students at the University of East Anglia
How to Apply: Please complete an application form to be considered for this scholarship in September 2021.
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University of Nottingham Africa Postgraduate Excellence Award for African Students
Application Deadline: 21st May
The University of Nottingham is offering Africa Postgraduate Excellence Award towards full-time masters tuition fees for high-achieving international students who live in Africa.
How to Apply: You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham before applying for this scholarship. Search for courses and find out how to apply.
If you have an offer for a taught masters course, you can apply through the scholarships section of our application system, MyNottingham.
If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk for instructions on how to apply.
Applications close at midnight (UK time) on Friday 21 May 2021.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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Bonn SDG Fellowships for Developing Countries
Invitation of scholars preferably from Africa, Latin America, and South/ East) Asia for research on Sustainable Development Goals-related topics (for periods of 3–12 months).
Application Deadline: 31st May
The application must be submitted by a full-time professor at the University of Bonn together with the fellow.
Electronically via:
► Application form Bonn SDG Fellowships
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship Program for Young Researchers
Application Deadline: 3rd May
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education for Research and Innovation (MESRI) have launched a visiting fellowship program to welcome young researchers wishing to carry out their research in France as part of a “One Health” approach.
Value of Award: The fellowship includes the following benefits:
– Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros
– Moving allowance of 500 euros
– Support for social security coverage
– Support for health insurance
A visiting fellowship agreement with the French host institution will be established between the institutions and the laureates. It will specify the means and resources made available by the host laboratory so that the researcher can carry out the research project.
Duration of Award: 12 Months
How to Apply: Applicants must submit their research project online on the following link: https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/MOPGA4 with the following supporting documents:
1. Your CV with the list of your publications in English (4 pages maximum)
2. Copy of your PhD diploma
3. CV of your research supervisor in the French host institution for the visiting fellowship (2 pages maximum)
4. Letter of support from the French host institution
5. Letters of recommendation (maximum 3)
6. Copy of your Passport or National ID
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African Graduate Scholarships at University College London (UCL) for African Students – UK
Application Deadline: 3rd May
Applications for the African Graduate Scholarships for the academic year are now open for African Students to study at University College London UK.
How to Apply: Please submit an application form to igh.prospective@ucl.ac.uk by 5 pm on Monday 3rd May 2021. IGH is unable to consider any applications submitted after this deadline.
Please click here for the application form
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Fulbright Foreign Scholarships in USA for 4,000 Students (Masters & PhD)
Application Deadline: varies per country, however on a general note, it usually ends in May.
Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarships Program for Masters, PhD and non-degree postgraduate studies to study at USA Universities. Scholarship is open for approximately 4,000 international students of more than 155 countries worldwide.
Number of Scholarships: The number of awards varies per country, but approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
Value of Scholarship: The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. See the official website for the exact scholarship benefits.
Duration of Scholarship: The whole duration of the study, research or non-degree program – usually one year or more
How to Apply: All applications to the Foreign Student Program are processed by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries.
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Sponsors: USA Government
Nottingham University China Global Full Scholarships for International Students
Application Deadline: 31st May
The Nottingham University China campus offers FULL scholarships for international students which aim to reward excellence and promote diversity among the student body.
How to Apply: Separated application for Nottingham Global Full Scholarship is required. In order to complete the Nottingham Global Full Scholarship application, a filled scholarship application form is required to submit to international_admissions@nottingham.edu.cn by the designated deadline. In addition, due to the nature of competition, applicants will be automatically considered to the next eligible scholarships available should he/she misses the first round of selection until the quota is filled.
Application Form: Please click here
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AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship for Students in South Africa
Application Deadline: 28th May
Applications are open for the Africa Health Research Institute/UCL PhD Studentship.
Value of Award: The PhD Studentship will fund:
- All fees for a three-year doctorate at UCL per year.
- Two round-trip economy air fares to and from SA to UK.
- Support for reasonable London living costs for up to one year.
- UCL Bench fees.
- Support for Durban living costs for two years.
Duration of Award: 3 years
How to Apply: Please complete the AHRI/UCL PhD Studentship Application form in detail and upload the following documents:
- Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at AHRI.
- Letter of recommendation from your proposed supervisor at UCL.
- A copy of your academic CV.
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts and original certificates.
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Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year – Call for Applications
Application Deadline: 31st May
This year’s Photographer of the Year is open for entries from 1 January and entries may be submitted from January to May.
How to Apply:
- Entries can be submitted from Friday, 1 January 2021 until midnight (CAT) on Monday , 31 May 2021.
- Entrants must submit photos via the online entry form.
- By entering the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2020 participants confirm that they have read and agree to the rules of the competition.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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