The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) as part of its focus on the advancement of education in Northern Nigeria, provides financial support for 200 eligible undergraduates and Higher National Diploma Students of Northern Nigeria origin in accredited public universities and polytechnics in Nigeria annually through the award of scholarships.

The scholarship award is worth N100, 000.00 (One hundred thousand naira) per student for the duration of an academic session.

Upon award, it will be renewed subject to a minimum CGPA equivalent of Second Class, Lower Division for university students and Upper Credit for polytechnics students.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified and successful applicants of Northern States origin who gained admission into 100 level (through JME), 200 level (through Direct Entry) for degree and HND 1 programme in the 2020/2021 academic session and have commenced their studies.

The scholarship is offered to eligible students and is renewable upon the satisfaction of certain requirements.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Be a candidate who was admitted into science and technology courses in public universities and polytechnics are eligible to apply for the scholarship

• Have an offer of admission into a full-time degree or HND programme in a public university or polytechnic

• Satisfy the minimum requirement for registration in the institution and the department or faculty as a full time student

• Credit in 5 0’level papers including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings

• be an indigene of any of the 19 states of Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (Evidence of State of Origin will be required)

• not be more than 25 years of age by the date of entry into the university or polytechnic.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The scholarship award is worth N100, 000.00 (One hundred thousand naira) per student for the duration of an academic session. Upon award, it will be renewed subject to a minimum CGPA equivalent of Second Class, Lower Division for university students and Upper Credit for polytechnics students.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a screening exercise during which they will be required to present the following;

• 3 passport photographs (each measuring inches x2inches)

• Certificate of State of Origin/Indigenization

• Birth Certificate

• JAMB Certificate

• JAMB examination result

• Original copy of admission letter from JAMB and the Institution

• Evidence of fees payment and faculty/departmental registration

• Valid Student Identification card)

• WAEC or NECO( senior secondary school examination results)

• Semester result(s)

• A letter of reference from a Community leader

• Completed Parent/Guardian Attestation Form B

• Personal Contact details (including email address)

• Alternative phone numbers

• Contact details of Next of Kin (including email address)

Method of Application

Note that meeting these eligibility criteria would not guarantee an award of the scholarship which is subject to availability and the student’s ranking in the selection exercise.

Any falsification of information at any stage will result in withdrawal of the scholarship.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online. Incomplete applications will not be processed

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Names of successful candidates will be published in a national daily and on the Foundation’s website

Applicants who have already been awarded scholarships under other schemes will not be considered.

Deadline
Not stated

Qualified and Interested candidates should send all application documents to sabmfscholars@gmail.com

Not only are postgraduate degrees brilliant ways to specialise in particular areas of research, but they can also increase your employability. We have compiled some tips that can help you towards getting a PhD scholarship.

Publish at least one research paper

During your master’s/MPhil, you will work on several projects some of which will be research-focused especially your thesis project. Make sure that you work on projects with the potential to get you a published paper. Don’t wait for the right time. Write and submit your papers.

Choose a supervisor active in research

While selecting a supervisor for your master’s/MPhil thesis, go for the one who is publishing good quality papers. This supervisor will help you to publish papers and introduce you to future opportunities.

Build a couple of international collaborations

It’s always good to start collaborating with international professors. Build these collaborations during your master’s/MPhil. You can volunteer at this time. This collaboration may get you a PhD position after completing your master/MPhil.

Select courses that have high demand in industry and research.

You will the option to select courses from a large pool of courses. Don’t go for the easy courses. Instead, select courses that either make you ready for industry or research.

Develop at least three hard skills.

Pick at least 3 hard skills and master these skills. For example, if you are in IT/computer science, you can pick Python programming, data engineering, and ML to master.

Develop at least three soft skills

Similarly, pick at least 3 soft skills and master them during these 2 years. These skills can be presentation, networking, and interview skills.

Learn how to create opportunities

Opportunities won’t knock at your door themselves. You need to learn how to create opportunities such as an industry internship, a research visit, establishing collaboration, and landing your dream position after the completion of your degree.

Work as a teaching assistant or research assistant

If your schedule allows you to work as a teaching assistant or research assistant during masters, go for it. It will get you skills that would help you in getting future jobs.

Get good grades

While doing the rest, don’t forget to get good grades as they do help to get you a good job or PhD position afterward.

Don’t just do it for the sake of the degree

Some students just take courses without significant learning and complete the degree. Don’t take this path. Do the program with a clear purpose such as learning skills, landing a specific job, or getting a top-notch PhD position.

Once the purpose is defined, then execute accordingly.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers a unique opportunity to develop professionally and academically, experience Swedish society and culture, and build a long-lasting relationship with Sweden and other global professionals.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees and SEK 11,000 monthly living stipend throughout one- or two-year Master’s programme.

Host: Swedish Institute
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters)
Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Fee • SEK 11,000 ($969) Monthly Stipend • Travel Grant • Health Insurance
Deadline: February 10, 2023

The scholarship is intended for full-time, one- or two-year master’s programme, and is funded by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Swedish Institute open the call for applications once every year for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The applicants should have a clear idea of how their education will contribute to the sustainable development of their home countries and regions. In 2023 the Swedish Institute will grant about 350 scholarships for master’s degree studies in Sweden.

The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers a unique opportunity to ambitious professionals who want to make a difference.

Applications for the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals are open to Master’s students from any of the 41 eligible countries.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the Scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country that is eligible for SI scholarships.
• Have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated work experience.
• Have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.
• Have followed the steps of University Admissions and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programmes by 30 of March 2023.
• Apply for Master’s programmes that is eligible for SI scholarships.

Eligible Countries

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply to the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals:

• Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Bolivia; Belarus; Brazil; Cambodia; Cameroon; Colombia; Ecuador; Egypt; Ethiopia; Gambia;
• Georgia; Ghana; Guatemala; Honduras; Indonesia; Jordan; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Moldova; Morocco; Myanmar (Burma);
• Nepal; Nigeria; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania; Tunisia; Uganda; Ukraine; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe.

However, you do not need to reside in the country at the time of the application.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• The scholarship is intended for full-time, one- or two-year master’s programme
• Full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester.
• The scholarship will provide a monthly payment of SEK 11,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.
• Insurance against illness and accident.
• A one-time Travel Grant payment ( does not apply for students already living in Sweden).
• Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.
• Opportunity to become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form
• CV (SI-template coming soon)
• Letters of reference
• Valid and completed proof of work and leadership experience
• Copy of your valid passport/National ID card
• Motivation (will be asked of you in the application portal)

Method of Application

Regardless of all the eligibility criteria listed above, you are not eligible for the SI Scholarships for Global Professionals if you:

• Have already resided in Sweden for cumulatively two years or more, prior to the scholarship period (starting August 2023);
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university/university college. Previous participants of the SI Summer Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP), and students who have attended SI summer courses in the Swedish language or the Swedish Institute Summer University (SISU) may still apply;
• Already hold a degree from a Swedish university/university college;
• Are currently enrolled in a study programme at a Swedish university/university college;
• Have a Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship, a Swedish permanent residence permit or a temporary work- and residence permit based on work or on family ties with a citizen of Sweden/EU/EEA country who has a temporary or permanent right of residence in Sweden; or
• have dual citizenship in countries not listed on the DAC list of ODA recipients 2022-2023.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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Deadline:

February 10, 2023

The University of Geneva, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty of Science.

The programs Master’s degrees are either entirely in English, or in English and French.

Host : University of Geneva 
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships )Masters)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | CHF 10,000-15,000 per year
Deadline: March 15, 2023

Application for the University of Geneva Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and that have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months.

The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for an academic but also a professional development, opening on careers in industry, teaching, administration in sciences, communication and media.

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor degree, and that you are one of the best in your year, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship:

• Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
• Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
• French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Masters of the Faculty of science.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The scholarship value is CHF 10,000-15,000 per year. It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Required Documents

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
• The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
• A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
• If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
• Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.

The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

Next application deadline is 15 March 2023 (for Masters starting September 18, 2023).

Method of Application

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website. The application is made online from the beginning of January. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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Deadline:

March 15, 2023

The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the creation of 53 new entrance scholarships for international students who will be entering The University of Winnipeg for the first time.

The President’s Scholarship for World Leaders (Graduate) is given to international students entering a University of Winnipeg graduate program for the first time. Applicants must have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent and must be involved in activities that demonstrate leadership.

Host : University of Winnipeg
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters & PhD)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: $5000
Deadline: June 1, 2023

The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg, U of W) is a public research university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, that offers undergraduate faculties of art, business and economics, education, science and kinesiology and applied health as well as graduate programs. UWinnipeg’s founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged to form United College in 1938.

Manitoba is an excellent choice for your studies because our province offers many advantages to international students. Studying in Manitoba offers you the opportunity to access world-class education in leading-edge facilities with affordable tuition fees.

The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders is awarded to international students entering any of the University’s divisions for the first time.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship, you must:

• Have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent
• Be an international student
• Entering the first year of any program
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities
• Submit a complete admission application by the scholarship deadline date.

Qualifying year or Pre-Masters students do not qualify.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders for Graduate Students are valued at $5,000.

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• A completed application form.
• One 250-500 word personal statement
• A curriculum vitae
• Two references who can speak to your extra-curricular/volunteer activities

Applicants to the President’s Scholarship for World Leaders should apply through the Awards Office .

You are required to first apply for admission at the university after which you will then proceed to apply for the scholarship.

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Deadline:

June 1, 2023

The Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE) is a dynamic association for all those who support the idea of strengthening the role of women in science and engineering in South Africa.

Women are the greatest resource any country has. Providing encouragement and opportunity for girls and women in science and engineering is one the most powerful ways of harnessing this resource for the development of the country.

Host: University of Cape Town.
Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Southern African Countries
Reward: R15 000.
Deadline: January 27, 2023

SAWISE Angus Scholarship is a brianchild of the Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SA WISE).

An important function of SA WISE is to improve communication among women scientists and engineers.

Scholarship Requirements:

Eligibility criteria for SAWISE Angus Scholarship include:

• A sub-Saharan black female.
• Must have achieved 70% or above grade average in her subject of study.
• Only for studies at Honours level (or 4th year equivalent e.g. in engineering).
• In any field of science and engineering.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

Recipients will receive R15 000.

SAWISE Angus Scholarship Courses

    Engineeing
    Sciences

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Curriculum vitae
• An official academic transcript (record)
• Certified copy of your ID
• Proof of acceptance for 2023 (if you have already been accepted)

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

Once you have completed the form, please email the documents to sawise.scholarships@gmail.com using your name as the subject of the email.

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Deadline:

January 27, 2023

Charles Sturt University AGcessibility First Nations Scholarship aims to support students from low socio-economic backgrounds to complete a degree which can bring them into an industry that can offer a lifetime career of well remunerated employment.

The Anthony Costa Foundation, goFARM and Australian Farming Services are supporting these scholarships to help increase workforce capacity in the areas of Agriculture / Horticulture.

Host: Charles Sturt University
Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: $15,000
Deadline: March 3, 2023

Charles Sturt University Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

• Agricultural Business Management
• Agricultural Sciences
• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Viticulture

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship:

• Applicants must be classified as an international student in Australia with a full unconditional offer from Charles Sturt to study in Australia or continuing enrolment as a full-time student at a Charles Sturt University campus.
• Applicants must read all the entry requirements before applying to the university.
• Applicants must have to meet the language requirements at the university.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• An opportunity to participate in course based work placement with goFARM*
• Scholarship is valued at $15,000 paid in 1x $5,000 instalment per annum over 3 years.

Ongoing instalment payments are subject to recipient maintaining a satisfactory GPA or 4.0 or above and continued enrolment in course listed above.

*Subject to availability

Tips

• Pay close attention to scholarship application closing deadlines. Applications submitted past the deadline are not considered.
• Prepare your Resume – this is a good way to outline your thoughts, your activities and achievements.
• Always proofread your answers to the questions and ensure you answer each specific question for the purpose of the scholarship.
• Attach supporting documentation as outlined in the eligibility criteria. Failure to submit documentation will influence the assessment and suitability to receive the scholarship.
• Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Method of Application

Applicants must apply for admission to the university. To be considered for this award, candidates must complete an online application.

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Deadline:

March 3, 2023

The University of Manchester’s School of Engineering is proud to offer Engineering the Future scholarship awards to academically excellent international students, commencing their postgraduate taught studies for the 2022/23 academic session.

The scholarship will provide a full tuition waiver for students enrolled in eligible courses supported by the scholarship. Interested applicants who wish to advance their educational career are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

Host: University of Manchester
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters)
Eligible Countries: African & Asian Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition fees • (£28,000)
Deadline: Not Specified

The University of Manchester is based in the north of England and is among the largest universities in the UK, with around 38,000 students .

The University of Manchester Future Scholarships are currently ongoing for eligible international students to pursue a postgraduate degree at the prestigious university of Manchester.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Manchester Future Scholarship, you must:

• be a resident of a country within South Asia, South East Asia or Africa;
• hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a master’s level (taught) full time course – commencing in September 2022 – within The Faculty of Science and Engineering. (You will also be considered if you held an offer as part of an earlier admissions round; should you win the award, your offer will be reinstated.);
• have completed an English Language qualification to the required standard for the course;
• be fully registered for your chosen course by the registration deadline;
• hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of a good Upper Second class (2:1) (or international equivalent), or be on track to achieve this;
• be self-funding (for example, not sponsored) your course and classified as an international candidate for tuition fee purposes.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

Successful awardees will be announced by 13 July 2022 and granted one of the following tuition fee discounts:

• One full tuition fee waiver up to £28,000. This award is for the MSc Management of Projects suite of programmes.
• Four £10,000 partial tuition fee waivers.
• Ten £6,000 partial tuition fee waivers.
• Engineering the Future Scholarships can also be awarded in conjunction with other scholarships from the University.

Method of Application

These awards require no additional application (you will apply for admission to study in the university); all offer holders are considered based on academic merit. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment in the form of a written statement.

Successful awardees will be announced by 13 July 2022.

Click below to commence your application.

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Deadline:

Not Specified

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special programme for students from the African continent.

This programme will enable students to study a 2-year postgraduate degrees taught in English at either Milan, Brescia, Cremona, Piacenza and Rome campuses.

Host : Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships ( Masters)
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Benefits: €5540 tuition-fee waiver per year.
Deadline: May 11, 2023

Through the Africa Scholars Programme, all admitted applicants will be offered tuition fee reductions. However, students will still be responsible for their own living expenses, hence the Università Cattolica Africa Scholars Programme is NOT a programme through which full scholarships can be obtained.

Students, either citizens or residents, of all African countries may apply for the Africa Scholars Programme, which is applicable only for the following degree programmes taught in English.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship:

• Students, either citizens or residents, of all African countries may apply for the Cattolica Africa Scholarship, which is applicable only for the degree programs taught in English.
• Completion of at least a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university (2nd class upper division / 2.1 degree or higher)
• English Language Test score: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or TOEFL IBT 80 if English is not your first language.or successful completion of a degree program taught in the English language.
• An application fee of 75€ is due in order to submit the candidacy.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

€5540 tuition waiver per year.

Available Courses

1. Agricultural and Food Economics
2. Art and Industry of Narration
3. Banking and Finance
4. Food Processing
5. Global Business Management
6. Healthcare Management
7. Innovation and Technology Management
8. Management
9. Methods and Topics in Arts Management
10. Statistical and actuarial sciences

Method of Application

Click on the link below to begin the application process.

Application Deadlines:

The scholarship body have different deadlines

• 1st Round: 12th January, 2023
• 2nd Round: 16th February, 2023
• 3rd Round: 16th March, 2023
• 4th Round: 11th May, 2023

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Deadline:

May 11, 2023

The University of Laval aims to promote academic excellence by offering scholarships to foreign students who are citizens of an African country and are admitted to an undergrad program at Université Laval.

This scholarship of $5,000 per year is renewable once, subject to compliance with the faculty’s criteria of excellence and upon the research director’s recommendation and faculty approval.

Host : University of Laval
Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Benefits: $5,000
Deadline: April 14, 2023

Driven by a spirit of innovation and the pursuit of excellence, Laval University has, over the years, trained and graduated more than 312,000 people who, each in their own way, have contributed to the progress of their community and their community. the society.

To meet the challenges of society, Université Laval has embarked on a process to engage and mobilize its community in the quest for and the transmission of knowledge and to build a living environment, studies, research and work at the height of his aspirations.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Have graduated or be in the process of graduating from a secondary school (baccalaureate) in the Maghreb or sub-Saharan Africa.
• Students starting in the summer semester are not eligible
• Be newly admitted to the fall or winter semester at the BAA
• Have an average of 14/20 and more general average; 14/20 and above in mathematics
• Never have obtained credits at Laval University
• Be registered full-time in the BAA, for two consecutive sessions
• Be a national of a Maghreb or sub-Saharan African country
• Submit a complete application for admission to the BBA program for winter 2019 or fall 2019 before the deadlines and be admitted as a student

Scholarship Duration and Reward

Scholarship worths $5,000 per year

Selection criteria

1. Excellence of the academic record
2. Precarious financial situation

• In addition to the eligibility and selection criteria mentioned in this fact sheet, applicants should read the criteria listed in the “Know before you apply” and “Application assessment criteria” tabs in the Scholarships and funding section of the FSA website ULaval.

Method of Application

• You must complete the online form.
• The form will be available from January 24, 2023.

Use the link below to apply

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Deadline:

April 14, 2023