The University of Pretoria (UP), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, is offering scholarships to support economically disadvantaged yet academically gifted youth in Africa who are committed to effecting positive change on the continent.

This scholarship program is designed to support students who are facing significant socio-economic barriers and demonstrate leadership potential, a commitment to community service, and academic excellence.

Available Programs

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria is offering scholarships in the following faculties:

• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities (for entry into the BPolSci – Political Studies or International Studies only)
• Faculty of Law (Undergraduates: SADC, Post Graduates: All African Countries)
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT)

Scholarship Benefits

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive funding to selected students, including:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation
• A modest monthly stipend
• Prescribed textbooks and printed material
• Medical aid cover for the duration of study
• Visa costs (for international students)
• Reasonable travel costs (including flight tickets) to and from South Africa
• Academic and non-academic workshops
• Leadership development opportunities
• Academic advising and counseling support

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country
• Come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to community service through involvement in projects, school activities, or religious organizations
• Maintain a high academic average throughout their academic career
• Be first-time applicants as first-year students in the degree program
• Be provisionally admitted to the University of Pretoria for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree

How to Apply?

To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, follow these steps:

1. Apply for provisional admission to the University of Pretoria for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
2. Download and complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application form.
3. Submit the application form along with all supporting documents, including:
   • Academic records
   • Proof of financial need
   • Leadership potential and community service involvement
   • Provisional admission letter from the University of Pretoria
4. Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za or deliver a printed copy to the Department for Education Innovation’s reception office.

Selection Criteria

The selection process will consider the following criteria:

• Academic performance
• Leadership potential
• Community service involvement
• Financial need
• Personal statement and motivation letter

Timeline

• Application deadline: September 30, 2024
• Review and selection process: October – November 2024
• Notification of outcome: December 2024

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
University of Pretoria
mcfsp@up.ac.za

Deadline:

September 30, 2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt exacerbated major economic and social challenges across the globe.

In Africa, young people, especially the vulnerable youth, have not been spared the devastating effects of the pandemic. The disruption by the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified many of the challenges already facing the continent’s youth.

The challenge for all is to embolden young people to escalate their contributions to the African recovery agenda by spearheading a network of local catalytic solutions, supported by regional advocacy and policy influencing.

This is why YOTA (Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa) has launched the Youth Innovation Challenge to foster and nurture catalytic youth-led solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Challenge forms part of activities under the Africa Youth Partnership to Advocate an Equitable Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Criterion:

YOTA is supporting young innovators to drive change and contribute to post-pandemic recovery efforts through grassroots innovations and social action. This is to alleviate the negative consequences of the pandemic on young people and their communities while elevating the ideas, ingenuity, and creativity of young innovators working to address the effects of the global health crisis.

YOTA is calling out to young innovators from Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria to participate in the Youth Innovation Challenge, by showcasing their ideas and proposed solutions for addressing the many challenges posed to the continent, by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are looking for the most talented young innovators from Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria to showcase their ideas on and proposed solutions for addressing the many challenges posed to the continent by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We want to support youth innovation for the advancement of inclusive and equitable post-pandemic recovery efforts.

Individuals or teams of young innovators in participating countries can take part in the Challenge by deploying the human-centered design approach to problem-solving in education and skills, youth employment and enterprises, health systems and treatment, vaccine equity, distribution, and uptake, among others.

The best ideas or solutions from each participating country, as decided by our panel of judges and peers, will receive a mix of financial support, complete with expert advice, networking, tools, and other opportunities to enable them to implement their solutions.

Challenge Sectors:

The thematic focus of the Youth Innovation Challenge cuts across several sectors, as long as a direct connection can be made to post-pandemic recovery potential.

In particular, we are looking for youth-led solutions that address challenges in one or more of the following themes:

• Agriculture and Fisheries
• Biodiversity
• Digitalisation, AI, and Emerging Technologies
• Education and Skills
• Employment
• Energy and Industry
• Finance, Trade, and International Investment
• Gender
• Governance and Politics
• Health and Wellbeing, including Vaccines
• Housing and Infrastructure Development
• Local and Regional Development
• Migration
• Mobility and Transport
• Tourism

Timeline of Events:

• 11th July 2022

First Round Submissions Open

• 29th July 2022

First Round Submissions Deadline

• 12th August 2022 (International Youth Day)

Announcement of shortlisted submissions

• 15th August To 30th September 2022

Business development support, coaching, networking opportunities and technical assistance for shortlisted submissions

• 15th September 2022

Second Round Submissions end

• 23rd September 2022 (At The UN General Assembly)

Announcement of top four submissions with cash awards

Eligibility:

• An individual young person between the age of 18 and 35; or an informal group of young people, or a local youth- or women-led organization or company (both non-profit or for-profit are welcome); female candidates or teams with predominantly female members are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Nationals of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria who are resident in their countries or based in the diaspora.

• Persons who are passionate about using their skills to design innovative solutions to promote addressing the many socio-economic challenges posed to your country by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Truly innovative and impactful ideas or solutions that have the potential to change lives in a sustainable way.

Awards:

Participants of the Youth Innovation Challenge stand the chance of receiving a mix of support to enable them to implement their solutions, including:

• Up to $5,000 USD of funding per project

• Business development advice from top experts in the field of innovation and human-centered design

• Access to carefully curated tools and resources to support the full cycle of youth-led innovation and human-centered design

• Opportunity to become part of a growing community of young African innovators for ongoing learning, sharing, and networking

• Opportunity to be supported to showcase solutions across various international multi-stakeholder platforms, processes, and convenings before the end of 2022

Submissions Deadline:

29th July 2022

Young innovators across these 4 countries are encouraged to submit their applications by clicking here.

The University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship is pleased to offer a scholarship for a postgraduate-taught Master’s program for students from Africa.

The scholarship covers the full tuition and accommodation fees of successful candidates and will also provide a £8,000 maintenance support for living expenses.

Host: University Of Sheffield
Open To: Postgraduate Students (Masters)
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | £8,000 Stipends | Accommodation
Deadline: May 28, 2024

The University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship is a creation of a partnership between the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Trust, and the Department of Geography.

Sheffield is a world top-100 university with highly rated teaching and research. At Sheffield you’ll be taught by inspirational researchers and be able to see the work they do first hand.

The University of Sheffield offers 350 different courses, across 75 different subject areas. The University also offers preparation programmes for international students.

University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• You must be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
• You must be self-funded to receive this award, i.e. not funded by a research council, government, private enterprise, charity or any similar organisation.
• This scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other funding awards, either from the University of Sheffield or external sources.
• Your mode of attendance must be full time.
• Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully meeting any condition(s) attached to your offer before the deadline provided by the Admissions Service.
• Receipt of the scholarship is subject to successfully receiving a visa to study at the University in September 2024.
• You must be a national of or permanently domiciled in an African country.

Benefits of University Of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

The scholarship offers the following support:

• A full tuition fee waiver
• Maintenance for University accommodation and
• A £8,000 monthly stipend

Selection Criteria for University Of Sheffield Scholarship 2024

The panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:

• Provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield,
• Outlined challenges to academic progress and detailed how these barriers have been overcome successfully,
• Outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development,
• Clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others from your country.

The outcome of your application will be announced via email.

Eligible Courses for University Of Sheffield Scholarship 2024

• MA International Development
• MSc Environmental Change and International Development
• MPH International Development

How To Apply for University Of Sheffield Scholarship

To apply for the University Of Sheffield Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:

• Click on the link below to visit the scholarship application webpage
• Apply and hold an offer to study any one of the eligible postgraduate courses
• You will need to use your applicant login details (once you have received an offer) to access the application form.
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application before the end of June 2024.

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Deadline:

May 28, 2024

The Government of Colombia Scholarship is a fully funded program that covers your tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel costs, visa, and a further $250,000 stipend to cover costs related to the issuance of the Foreign Identification.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Government of Colombia Scholarship.

Host: Government of Colombia

Open To: Postgraduate Students ( Masters & PhD)

Eligible Countries: All Countries

Benefits: Full Scholarship | $250,000 Stipends | Accommodation | Travel Costs

Deadline: June 9, 2024

The Government of Colombia is offering the Colombia Foreign Scholarship to all international students from all origin.

This program is aimed at foreigners who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in Colombia, as well as for foreigners from non-Spanish-speaking countries who need to strengthen the Spanish language to carry out postgraduate studies in Colombia.

The Government of Colombia scholarships offer two types of applications:

• For foreigners who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in specialization, master’s, and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions.
• For foreigners from non-Spanish speaking countries who wish to carry out postgraduate studies in specialization, master’s, and doctorate degrees in public and private Colombian higher education institutions.

Eligibility Requirements for Colombia Foreign Scholarship 2024

To be considered for the Government of Colombia Scholarship, you must:

• be a foreign citizen
• Not have Colombian nationality.
• Not be residing, nor have resided the last 6 months prior to applying for the scholarship in Colombian territory or have started studies in Colombia at the time of application to the corresponding call.
• In case of being selected, scholars can be asked by ICETEX to provide the Certificate of Migratory Movements, with a date no greater than 30 days at the time of entering Colombian territory.
• Must not have any marital or de facto relationship in Colombia.
• Not having been a beneficiary of ICETEX through the Beca Colombia program.
• Not be older than 50 years.
• Have a cumulative general average of 4.0 out of 5.0 in undergraduate to apply the call. According to the grading scale of each country, the note must be equivalent to a minimum of 4.0 for the Colombian scale.
• Have a professional, undergraduate, or graduate degree in any area of knowledge.
• Have admission to at least between one and three postgraduate programs found in the Academic Offer Catalog 2024-2 annexed to this announcement.
• Have good physical and mental health, certified by a doctor.

Benefits of Colombia Foreign Scholarship 2024

The Government of Colombia Foreign Scholarship offers;

• the coverage of the entire tuition will be granted by the Colombian higher education institution
• Medical and hospital assistance
• a letter for the online application of the courtesy visa
• ICETEX will support each foreign scholarship holder with a monthly support (living expenses)
• each scholarship holder will also receive an amount for installation expenses in Colombia
• ICETEX will also support each scholarship holder with a value for books and materials
• Recipients will also receive a financial support equivalent to COP$250,000 to cover costs related to the issuance of the Foreign Identification.

Required Documents for Colombia Foreign Scholarship

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

• Letter of pre- admission or final admission from the university
• Letter of Academic Recommendation
• Certificate of undergraduate or graduate transcripts
• Personal Statement (Essay)
• Health and Medical certificate
• Professional experience certificates
• CV or Resume
• Copy of valid passport

How to Apply for Colombia Foreign Scholarship 2024

If you are interested in and qualified to apply for the Government of Colombia Scholarship, follow the procedures below;

• click on the link below to visit the scholarship application webpage
• proceed to click on the Application Link (Login to Apply)
• create an account on the scholarship portal, and verify your email address
• enter your personal details and upload required documents

Email notification to candidates about selection and non-selection: June 20th 2024

Scholarship acceptance process by those selected: From June 21st to the 23rd.

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Deadline:

June 9, 2024

The Wuhan University fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship supports master and doctoral students for further studies in China.

The Scholarship Program is established by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China to support some Chinese colleges and universities to directly select and recommend talented international students from the Belt and Road Initiative related countries to study in China.

Host: Wuhan University
Open To: Postgraduate Students ( Masters & PhD)
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Allowances | Medical Insurance
Deadline: April 15, 2024

Wuhan University is one of the prestigious universities designated to undertake this program to recruit graduate students to study for Master’s or Doctoral degree

The Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship supports master and doctoral students. Duration of the scholarship, which covers both major study and Chinese language study, lasts 1 year for language courses study, whereas 2-3 years for master’s degree study, and 3-4 years for doctoral degree study. The instruction language is Chinese/English.

Eligibility Requirements for 2024 Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship

To be considered for the Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship, you must:

• be a citizen of non-Chinese nationality from the Belt and Road Initiative related countries and in good health both mentally and physically.
• be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs
• be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs
• have acquired the Chinese proficiency of HSK Level 4 when applying for Chinese- taught master’s or doctoral programs; Applicants who have passed HSK Level 5 or above can apply for major study directly, and those who have passed the HSK Level 4 can apply to take Chinese language courses for one year first, then move on to the major study after meeting the requirement. Those who have used Chinese as the language of instruction to obtain a degree in a Chinese university are not required to provide proof of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), but must provide a proof of the Chinese language of instruction
• provide a report of English Language Test when applying for English-taught master’s or doctoral programs (TOEFL 80+/IELTS 6.0+). Those who cannot offer the above-mentioned standard English test result can provide a proof of their previous studying at an institution where the teaching language is English, and will be required to take additional oral or written English test organized by Wuhan University. Native English-speaking applicants could be exempted from providing the above English proficiency certificate
• an applicant must Not be holding any other scholarship.

Benefits of 2024 Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship

The scholarship will provide:

• Tuition and application fee waiver;
• Free accommodation;
• Living allowance
• Comprehensive medical insurance.

Required Documents for Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship

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

• Online Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English);
• Online Application Form for International Students of Wuhan University (in Chinese or English);
• Copy of Ordinary Passport Home Page.
• Notarized highest diploma/degree certificate (from the undergraduate program onwards).
• Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards)
• Language qualification certificates
• A study plan proposal. A study plan written in Chinese or English shall contain more than 1,000 characters or words
• Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted.
• Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the valid documents of their legal guardians in China.
• A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant).
• Non-Criminal Record report in English or Chinese.
• An acceptance letter from the professor of Wuhan University.
• Other additional documents (e.g. certificate of work or internship, award, publications) (if available).

How to Apply for Wuhan University Chinese Government Scholarship

• Register and submit your online application at Chinese Government Scholarship Information System，visit “CSC Study in China” website and click “Scholarship Application for Students”. The code of Wuhan University is 10486. Please choose program category–Type B which refers to scholarship programs responsible by Chinese universities under Chinese Government Scholarship.
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Register and submit online application at Wuhan University Online Application System for International Students. Please choose sources of funds — Chinese Government Scholarship Program.

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Deadline:

April 15, 2024

The University of Laval Excellence Scholarship is 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 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
Open To: Undergraduate Students
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Benefits: $5,000
Deadline: April 12, 2024

The University of Laval Excellence Scholarship is targeted at applicants interested in pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, to promote university studies encourage students from sub-Saharan Africa as well as the Maghreb who stand out for their academic excellence and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Requirements for University of Laval Excellence Scholarship

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Have obtained or are in the process of obtaining a diploma from a secondary school (baccalaureate) in the Maghreb or sub-Saharan Africa
• Have a minimum general average of 14/20 and 14/20 and above in mathematics
• Be a national of a North African or sub-Saharan African country

Benefits of 2024 University of Laval Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship worths $5,000 per year

How to Apply for 2024 University of Laval Excellence Scholarship

To apply for the University of Laval Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should use the link below to proceed to the application page.

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Deadline:

April 12, 2024

The CcHub Mastercard Edutech Internship is to empower edtech startups who are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education.

Startups that make it into our accelerator program enjoy several benefit packages equity-free funding, mentorship and investor networks.

Host: MasterCard | CcHub
Tagged: Training | Internships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: Full Sponsorship | $100k Funding
Deadline: February 17, 2024

The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.

Co-creation Hub is an innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity

Eligibility Requirements for CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship

To be considered for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship:

• Startups must be Africa focused and incorporated in Nigeria.
• They should be building solutions that address challenges across K-12, tertiary education and vocational skills training.

Your Edtech Solution must posses these two qualities:

• EdTech Solution Based
• Inclusive Teams

Benefits of the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship 2024

Startups that make it into our accelerator programme enjoy the following benefits.

• Equity Free Funding: Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator programme
• Support & Mentoring: Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
• Investor Network: Startups, through this programme would be exposed to investors to help scale their products

How to Apply for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship

Applications for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship will be reviewed in stages. In the first stage, the Edtech solutions will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Problem/Solution Fit
• Founder Potential
• Business Model Fit
• Traction

Selected EdTech solutions from the first stage will be assessed based on the following criteria

• Scalability
• Long-term
• Plan/Vision
• Competitive Advantage
• Team Potential

The final stage will be an interview with applicants who have successfully gone through the assessment stage. A final selection will then be made, subject to due diligence.

Interested innovators are to apply below.

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Deadline:

February 17, 2024

The Presidential Grant and Loan Program is open to Business owners in Nigeria (including Nano businesses) as part of the Presidential Palliative Program.

The scheme prioritise transparency and efficiency, ensuring that funds are disbursed swiftly to deserving businesses, leverages cutting-edge technology to make the entire process accessible through smartphones and computers, allowing SMEs to apply from anywhere and provides resources and training to empower SMEs with the knowledge to manage their funds effectively.

Host: Nigeria
Open To: Business owners in Nigeria
Tagged: Opportunities
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Benefits: Grants | Loan
Deadline: December 31, 2023

The Presidential Grant and Loan Program is targeted to Nano businesses, MSMES, Manufacturers across 774 Local Governments in Nigeria.

The repayment of the Loan is as follows:

• 3 years repayment period for MSMEs.
• 1 years repayment period for working capital.
• 5 years repayment period for purchase of machinery and equipment.

Eligibility Requirements for Presidential Grant and Loan Program

Below are the business that are eligible to apply to the Presidential Grant and Loan Program:

1. Traders: these includes single retail marketers, corner shop owners, petty traders, market men and women in open markets
2. Food Services: these include food and vegetable Vendors
3. ICT: these include business centre operators, battery chargers, recharge card vendors, call centre agents
4. Creatives: makeup artists, fashion designers, drycleaners
5. Artisans: vulcanizers, shoemakers, painters, repairers

Benefits of Presidential Grant and Loan Program

For Loan

• 75 Billion to Businesses with up to N1 million for each beneficiary.
• 75 Billion to Manufacturers with up to N1billion for each beneficiary

For Grant

One time grant of N50,000 to businesses

Required Documents for Presidential Grant and Loan Program

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

• Proof of residence or business
• Personal or bank details of business

Application requirements is subjected to bank’s risk assessment criteria.

How to Apply for Presidential Grant and Loan Program

Interested and qualified applicants should click on the link below to complete the application process.

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Deadline:

December 31, 2023

The CMU-Africa Mastercard Scholarships is established to support students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources.

CMU-Africa is part of a global network of 33 Scholars Program partners, comprised of institutions committed to developing Africa’s young leaders.

Host: The Mastercard Foundation
Open To: Postgraduate Students (Masters)
Eligible Countries: All Sub-Saharan African Countries
Benefits : Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket
Deadline: December 15, 2023

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program was established at CMU-Africa in 2016. The program provides generous financial, social, and academic support for students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources.

With a vision that education is a catalyst for social and economic change, the program focuses on developing leaders who are transformative, encouraging them to be active contributors in their communities.

The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. Upon completion of the program, the Scholars go on to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent.

Scholarship Requirements:

Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes:

• Academic talent: Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education.
• Commitment to giving back: Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities.
• Potential to lead: Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers.

In order to be considered for the Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Full Scholarship
• Accommodation
• Monthly Stipends
• Airfare Tickets

Method of Application

There are two steps to apply to CMU-Africa:

• Submit an online application
• Complete competency tests

Important requirement: In response to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be accepting GRE scores this admissions cycle.

Dates to remember

Important dates for applying to CMU-Africa and understanding the admissions decision process

1. October 1: All program applications open. Begin your application to the MSIT, MSECE, MSEAI programs
2. December 15: Early admission deadline. Submit your application by the early admission deadline of December 15 for CMU-Africa to cover your competency test fees.
3. January 15: Final application deadline. Any application received after the early admission deadline will only be considered if submitted with valid DET/IELTS/TOEFL.
4. January-April: Applications are reviewed. After the final application deadline, all components of applications are reviewed
5. April-May: Admissions decisions are shared with applicants. You will receive email communications from the admissions team on the status of your application at every stage. You can also view the status of your application through your application portal.
6. July-August: The New Student Foundation Program is held for admitted students. This program supports new students in a successful transition to CMU-Africa
7. September: The semester begins for admitted students. The Academic Calendar serves as Carnegie Mellon University’s information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments, as well as outside organizations. The calendar includes registration dates, class start dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates, and more.

Deadline:

December 15, 2023

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The Macaire Student Scholarship Scheme is now accepting applications from exceptional students from these regions, offering a chance to pursue their academic dreams in public secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

This highly competitive scholarship offers 200 slots to the most outstanding applicants. Candidates can apply either online or on-site before the 7th of August 2023.

Host: Macaire Students Scholarship Scheme
Open To: Secondary School Finalists | Undergraduate Students
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Stipends
Deadline: August 7, 2023

The Macaire Students Scholarship Scheme 2023 is a scholarship program that aims to provide financial assistance to students from Ikono and Ini Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The scholarship scheme was initiated by Mr. Emmanuel Macaire, a philanthropist and a native of Ikono LGA, who is passionate about education and youth empowerment.

The Macaire Students Scholarship is now open for Ikono and Ini Local Government Areas’ indigenes studying in Nigeria’s public institutions.

A golden educational opportunity knocks on the doors of Ikono and Ini Local Government Area indigenes.

Out of the multitude that apply, only the crème de la crème, a total of 200 extraordinary minds, will be granted this prestigious scholarship. So, if you’ve always believed in your academic prowess, now’s the time to let it shine.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Hail from Ikono or Ini Local Government Areas (collectively known as Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency).
• Be currently studying or have newly received admission into a reputable public secondary or tertiary institution within Nigeria.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

The scholarship scheme covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, and other academic expenses for students who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in any field of study in any recognized institution in Nigeria or abroad.

The scholarship scheme also provides mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities for the beneficiaries.

Required Documents

1. Undergraduate Scholarship:

Are you pursuing or about to embark on an undergraduate journey in a public university in Nigeria? Here’s your checklist:

1. Certificate of Origin
2. Birth Certificate
3. A recent Passport Photograph
4. UTME/JAMB Result slip
5. Admission Letter from the institution

2. Secondary Schools Scholarship:

For those bright minds in secondary schools, make sure you have:

• Birth Certificate
• Certificate of Origin
• A fresh Passport Photograph
• Your immediate past-term’s result

Method of Application

Applications can sail through two routes – online or on-site.

For the traditionalists: Grab your application form from the Ikono-Ini Federal Constituency Office, Noble House Oduk, Ikono LGA, Akwa Ibom State.

A Word of Caution: One person, one application. Multiple entries will straightaway lead to a disqualification. If you shine through the process, be rest assured, we will get in touch.

Queries? A helpline is right at your fingertips: +234 803 751 5463.

Deadline:

August 7, 2023

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