Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 147

Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships, University of Birmingham 2011 in UK

The University of Birmingham is delighted to offer the Queen Elizabeth II international scholarships worth £7,000 towards tuition fees for a one year masters course to graduates of the Universitas 21 (U21) community. These scholarships are offered as a symbol of our commitment to the U21 network and the benefits of international educational co-operation.

-applicants must be a graduate of a Universitas 21 University
– applicants should have an excellent academic background obtaining a good 2:1 equivalent bachelors degree as a minimum
-applicants should also demonstrate excellence in an area of their life. This might be outstanding academic achievement, exceptional achievement in extra curricular activities (such as sport, music, managing events or societies) or significant achievement gained either in their working life or through volunteering and service to others
-applicants must also outline the contribution they will make to the University of Birmingham as a student and what they expect to gain from studying here.

Eligibility
-be overseas for fee purposes
– have applied for a one year full time masters course and have been issued with a student id number
– must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source
-any application received without an id number will not be considered
– be in the final year of a bachelor degree at a partner Universitas 21 institution within the last five years of the proposed date entry to the University of Birmingham
– have made adequate financial provision to study in the UK.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 27th 2011

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Postgraduate Scholarships at Loughborough University for African Citizen, UK

Scholarship Description: Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa. These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships and the standards required are very high. Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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2011 Postgraduate Scholarships for Applicants from Developing Countries, University of Nottingham, UK

Launched in 2001, Developing Solutions is The University of Nottingham’s flagship scholarship programme.It is targeted at students from developing countries and uses a variety of internal and external sources to offer one of the most attractive scholarship packages in the country.The scholarships are aimed at Masters level courses in the broad areas of environment, food, health, science and technology – those most likely to enhance progress in developing countries.

To qualify for this scholarship you must:
be classed as an overseas student for fees purposes, and
hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) in 2010 for an eligible course.

Eligible countries: All courses in the Department of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Additionally some courses in the School of Geography, the Institute for Science & Society, the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations and courses allied to Operations Management in the Business School.One full tuition fee scholarship is also available for a student from Africa for the MSc in Crop Improvement in the School of Biosciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011

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