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Commonwealth Scholarship for Doctoral Studies at University of Pretoria, South Africa

/ February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours.
As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship will be known as the University ofPretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis. The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the Research website of the University.
1. Eligibility
· The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Countries.
· Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.
· Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.
· Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.
· Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for
the Doctoral Scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Paul Speijer Fund for African Students, Wageningen University, Netherlands: Plant Sciences

/ January 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

This scholarship is being offered to candidates from Africa, who have completed a BSc in Plant Sciences or Agronomy with outstanding results, who are currently working as a professional in a local research institute and who will use this postgraduate education to become leader in their field. Candidates must be committed to returning home after finishing the MSc study with the aim of contributing to the improvement and further development of the agricultural production of food crops in the home country.

Further requirements for the Paul Speijer scholarship are:
– a GPA of at least 80% of the maximum grade.
– Admission to the Wageningen University MSc programme in Plant Sciences or Plant Biotechnology.

If you have been admitted to Wageningen University or are in the middle of the admission procedure and are interested in applying for a scholarship through the Paul Speijer Fund, please send by e-mail:
– the Wageningen University admission letter or your file number
– an updated CV specifying your research activities,
– a motivation letter in which you address the specific criteria for this scholarship mentioned
– a letter of recommendation of your professor or employer

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011.

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Africa Initiative Research Exchange Program for Canadian and African Students

/ January 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Africa Initiative exchange program supports short-term academic placements for Africans and Canadians undertaking research on Africa. The program is building capacity by giving bright, highly-motivated students and scholars an opportunity to discover and impart new learning in a cross-cultural experience. Supported research covers five thematic areas – conflict resolution, energy, food security, health, and migration, with special attention to the cross-cutting issue of climate change.

Participants have the opportunity to further their research through the utilization of on-the-ground resources and research materials, as well as to develop international networks with fellow researchers and practitioners conducting work in a relevant field of study. Research results are presented and disseminated through a variety of public channels.

Current programming under the Africa Initiative Exchange Program is divided into two streams:

1. Short-Term Academic Placements for Africans in Canada

The program is available to graduate students enrolled at Makerere University in Uganda. Participants are hosted at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University and benefit from close ties with researchers at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). The program is offered to up to five students per academic semester and each student spends four months in Canada conducting research and contributing to the Africa Initiative’s programs.

2. Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant

The Africa Initiative’s Graduate Research Grant is designed to support relevant and unique research on Africa conducted by graduate students enrolled in a Canadian university. The grant is offered to up to fifteen recipients each year. Each recipient spends as many as three months in Africa conducting research funded by the program. Current programming is only open to Canadian students. Additional programming for African students will be announced in 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
For Short Term Academic Placements for Africans in Canada- 31 December 2010
For Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant- 31 January 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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