Doctorate Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 63

2011 UEA International Student Scholarships at University of East Anglia, UK

The University of East Anglia awards over £1,000,000 of scholarships each year to support international students in their studies. The awards are made by individual Schools of Study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 50% of tuition fees. In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application.  Please indicate on your application for admission that you wish to be considered for a scholarship. It is important to make an application as early as possible because they are considered as they are received. So apply early to make sure of the best chance of success.  If you are granted a scholarship, you will be informed at the time you receive your offer of a place at UEA. Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are normally for the duration of the period of study – three years for Bachelor and PhD degrees and one year for Masters programmes. They are available from all Schools of Study and across most courses of study. Students of outstanding academic ability will also be considered for Faculty Scholarship Awards made by the Dean of Faculty, usually in April or May each year. These are highly competitive and prestigious award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: April or May each year

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Doctoral Fellowships in UCT Institute for Humanities in Africa

HUMA – the Institute for the Humanities in Africa – is a new initiative at UCT,
intended to create a space of dynamic interdisciplinary community for scholars and students in the humanities at large, and to promote independent and informed debate within wider intellectual publics. Based in the Faculties of Humanities and Law, HUMA’s intellectual agenda is shaped by two primary research themes, On Being Human and Circuits of Consumption.

The doctoral programme on offer will include (non-credit bearing) courses on critical theoretical and methodological issues, which doctoral fellows will be required to attend. Given our interest in nurturing academic talent, doctoral fellows will also be expected to play an active part in HUMA’s intellectual life, including our programme of seminars, symposia and lectures.Each fellowship is worth R149 000 per annum.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
26 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

NSHSS Earth Ethics Doctoral Grant 2011, USA: Enhancing the sustainability of the Earth’s environment, resources, inhabitants, or ecological systems through responsible stewardship.

This scholarship is for $5,000, to encourage and reward study and the creation of new knowledge in Earth Ethics at the doctoral level. This award is intended to facilitate research or assist with the costs associated with study at the doctoral level and may be used for tuition, books, research, or other costs directly related to the completion of the thesis or dissertation. The topic must be approved by the candidate’s department or supervising faculty member before its description may be submitted for the award. The completed thesis or dissertation must remain focused on Earth Ethics. The dissertation or thesis need not be initially prepared in English, but all materials, supporting and primary, must be provided in English. Doctoral students from around the globe are encouraged to apply.

The dissertation should encompass research that provides workable solutions to enhancing the sustainability of the Earth’s environment, resources, inhabitants, or ecological systems through responsible stewardship. Eligibility: National Society of High School Scholars members enrolled in a doctoral program. NSHSS members who have joined in high school are life-time members of the organization.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
April 30, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application