Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 52

UJ-CANSA Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral Study 2011, South Africa: Carcinogens – Environmental (e.g. Pollution) • Health Sciences – Cancer prevention and treatment • Animal Studies and Zoology – Elephant Bio-detection (opportunity available) • Socio-Psychological issues • Business Management – Non-profit

All applicants must submit the following documents:
• A completed application form
(available at Library, Level 1 (APK) or download from the Research and Innovation Division section of www.uj.ac.za).
• Curriculum Vitae (clearly indicating your study field).
• ID document.
• Full official academic record including all levels of tertiary study prior to your current qualification.
Please note that academic records from student portals will NOT be accepted.
(Do not submit certificates. Academic records must include marks.)
• For Master’s and Doctoral students – A brief (max one page) outline of your project
(clearly indicating the research area).
• Letters of Reference (see table below for specific letters of reference required per level of study)

Level of study in 2011 Reference reports required
1st year Master’s Two references (at least one academic lecturer or HOD) and potential supervisor
(if already identified).
2nd year Master’s Supervisor of Master’s and two references (at least one academic lecturer or HOD).
Doctoral Supervisor of Master’s; HOD of Master’s and one other reference
(preferably an academic lecturer).

Scholarship Application Deadline:6 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for Young Africans

The goal of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships programme is to offer educational opportunities to young Africans with scholastic, intellectual and leadership potential to study at suitable tertiary institutions and to create a network of principled future leaders, with the capacity and will to advance themselves and their countries. The Scholarships aim to give expression to the legacy of academic excellence, leadership, education, reconciliation and entrepreneurship.

It is the vision of The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships Programme to bring
into being a considerable network of leaders, with different educational
expertise but similar leadership capacity, who support and inspire each
other and who are distinguished by their ability to:
– Facilitate individual and social development,
– Promote peace and reconciliation,
– Pursue fundamental human freedoms, and
– Promote prosperity, honour and respect for the continent and its
people.

Scholarship Application Deadline:13 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP)

The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) is a fellowship program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines as defined by Title XII. LEAP is part of the overall Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The Borlaug LEAP Fellowship supports engaging a mentor at a Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system center to support and enhance the thesis research and mentoring experience. Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research is related to a strong research and support project within the host country. Emphasis is placed on work that has relevance to the national development of the student’s home country.

Currently there are two limited release Request for Applications (RFAs):

1. Applications are requested for sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to USAID’s Feed the Future: Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative. The focus region is sub-Saharan Africa. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and food security are admissible.
2. Applications are requested for developing country students conducting research in partnership with CRSPs (Collaborative Research Support Programs). The focus region is global. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and CRSP priorities are admissible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 18, 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application