Africa | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 26

2011 Momentum Bursaries, Africa: Actuarial, BSc Computer Science, Java Developers, Investments, Informatics

Momentum (Centurion) would like to offer bursaries to Final year BCom, Honours and BSc students.Successful students will sign a contract with Momentum to accept employment after completion of their studies.
In some instances successful students will be required to work for Momentum during holidays.

Scholarship Application Deadline:25 February 2011

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University of Cambridge,Leverhulme Royal Society Africa Awards 2011 in UK: Agriculture (including animal health),Water and sanitation

Research Capacity and Infrastructure Schemes

The Leverhulme – Royal Society Africa Award is aimed at encouraging collaborative research projects between scientists based at research institutions in Ghana and Tanzania with researchers in the UK.  In particular, new collaborations are encouraged and are looked upon favourably.  As part of a discrete collaborative research project with the UK, the scheme is also intended to assist in strengthening the research and training capacity in research institutions in Ghana and Tanzania through specific skills transfer to the African institutions.

Subjects covered: The scheme will cover all areas of basic natural science covered by the Royal Society’s remit, but applications are particularly encouraged from the five identified national research priorities in Ghana and Tanzania:

  • Agriculture (including animal health)
  • Water and sanitation
  • Basic human health research (including medicinal chemistry)
  • Biodiversity (including medicinal plants and green chemistry)
  • Energy (including biofuels)

Please note that the scheme does not cover the humanities, social sciences or clinical medical research.

Duration of funding: Three year

Countries covered: The scheme will support bilateral research collaborations between UK-based scientists and researchers in either Ghana or Tanzania.

Value: The maximum support is £50,000 per annum, covering research expenses, costs for mobility and equipment, including maintenance of existing equipment (equipment costs are capped at £10,000 per year). The maximum total amount of award is £150,000. The Royal Society will pay the UK partner institution, which will be responsible for transferring finances to Ghana or Tanzania as required.

Number offered: 6 awards

Application Deadline: 9 February 2011

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Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship Positions in University Of Nottingham, UK

Do You Want To Make A Difference To The Development Of Your Home Country? 105 Scholarships – 30 Full Tuition Fee And 75 Of 50% Towards Tuition Fee You Can Apply For This Scholarship If You Are A National Of (Or Permanently Domiciled In) Africa, India Or One Of The Countries Of The Commonwealth Listed Below* And Are Classed As An Overseas Student For Fee Purposes And Already Hold An Offer To Start A Full-Time Masters Degree Programme (Including Mres) At Nottingham In 2011 – Faculty Of Engineering, Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences And Faculty Of Science, Plus Some Courses In The School Of Geography, Institute For Science & Society, Institute Of Work, Health & Organisations, And Courses Allied To Operations Management In The Business Schoo

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 April 2011

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