Scholarships & Funding

ALB Foundation

[ad#contentadtext] ALB offers scholarships to qualified residents of Africa who wish to obtain an MBA through one of the partner universities. Scholarship comes with great responsibility, and as such, ALB scholarships are offered as part of the ALB Fellowship Program. The ALB fellowship is for citizens who are expected to serve as representatives of their country, the African continent, and the ALB Foundation throughout their program and ongoing professional career. To ensure that the ALB goals are being pursued throughout the MBA program, all ALB Fellows complete the ALB Fellowship Project, which involves the group development of an entrepreneurial business plan to be implemented in the Fellow’s home country. Additionally, all ALB Fellows are expected to commit to returning to their home country following graduation, and remaining there to work for a minimum of two years. Not specified

MASTERSDeadline: check website

National University of Singapore, Singapore · Singapore

[ad#contentadtext] The Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships (“Scholarships”) were established from donations received from the Lee Foundation and are the most prestigious scholarship awards for graduate students in National University of Singapore. The scholarship is intended for students who would like to pursue PhD Programmes at the University. • A monthly stipend of S$3,300; • Tuition, examination fees and other approved fees at NUS; • An annual book allowance of S$500; • A one-off air travel allowance of 2 return tickets of up to S$4,000 (only for overseas students subject to a maximum of S$2,000 per ticket); and • A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500. The award is tenable for 1 year in the first instance; but subject to the scholar’s satisfactory progress, it may be renewed annually. The maximum period of award is 4 years.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 15 November (annual)

DAAD · Germany

[ad#contentadtext] Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists are awarded to highly qualified PhD candidates, recent PhDs or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany. 750 to 1,000 euros per month (depending on qualification level) and additional allowances. (as of April 2013)

PHDDeadline: varies per country

Kochi University of Technology Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering · Japan

[ad#contentadtext] KUT’s Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor in his/her research projects. (1) Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/ year tuition fee. (2) To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/ month is paid for research project work. (3) 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs. (Given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

PHDDeadline: 31 Mar/30 Sept (annual)

NYU Wagner, USA · United States

[ad#contentadtext] Wagner announces a call for applications for the African Women Public Service Fellowship, a fellowship program made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which expands the opportunity for African women to prepare for public service in their home countries. The awards for either program will support tuition, housing, travel to and from the United States and a small stipend to cover books and miscellaneous expenses.

MASTERSDeadline: Jan-May (annual)

Universities in the United States of America · Latin America/Carribean

[ad#contentadtext] The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Fellowships support dissertation research in Latin America and the Carribean undertaken by students who have advanced to PhD candidacy in a University in the United States. IAF’s Fellowships provide support for Ph.D. candidates to conduct dissertation research in Latin America and the Caribbean on topics related to grassroots development. Research must be initiated between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015. Fellowship awards include a research allowance of up to $3,000; a $1,500 monthly stipend for a period from between four to 12 months, international round trip transportation to the research site, health insurance and attendance at a mandatory mid-year conference.

PHDDeadline: 6 Jan 2014 (annual)

IEDC Bled School of Management · Slovenia

[ad#contentadtext] As an agent of positive change in the region, IEDC-Bled School of Management has traditionally provided a small number of scholarships aimed at supporting and promoting economic development and leadership in the emerging economies. Following this tradition, IEDC is proud to announce its Executive MBA Scholarship Awards Competition for the 2014 One-Year and Two-Year Executive MBA Program. Up to 50% off the tuition fees for the 2012 One-Year and Two-Year Executive MBA Program. The actual amount of the scholarship granted to each individual is decided based on the Scholarship Committee Meeting decision after the entire pool of applicants has been evaluated. Please note that in case granted a scholarship, the applicant must be able to cover the rest of the tuition fee amount, as well as costs related to undertaking the program (accommodation, travel, visa, daily expenses).

MASTERSDeadline: 1 October 2013 (annual)

Canon Collins Trust · South Africa

[ad#contentadtext] Canon Collins Trust provides scholarships to African students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree (mainly Master’s degrees of one or two years) in South Africa. The scholarship funds both full-time and part-time study. The scholarships are not full scholarships, and you should note that the grants may cover books, but not computers and other equipment.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: around August (annual)

Oxford University · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] This Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships (OCISS) has been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world. 100% of university and college fees and a grant for living costs (sufficient to cover your living costs in Oxford

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 10/24 Jan 2014 (annual)