doctoral students | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

Massey University Doctoral Hardship Bursary, New Zealand

Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship and have not been a recipient of a Massey University Doctoral or Vice Chancellor Doctoral Scholarship, and who have a record of successful progression in their doctoral study. Priority may be given to those in their final year of study. Applications must be supported by a supervisor, Head of Academic unit, or other academic mentor who is familiar with the applicant’s circumstances and academic performance. In recommending the award of a Bursary the University Scholarships Committee will take account of other scholarships and bursaries held by the applicant with a view to achieving a reasonable distribution of monies among qualifying candidates.
The bursary is open to all doctoral students who are part-time or full-time students of Massey University and studying at any of the Massey University campuses.
A one off payment towards course fees of up to $7,000 will be awarded as funds permit.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 Oct,2011

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Delta / NTIO Joint Environmental Scholarship at University of Twente, Netherlands

To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates should hold strong credentials of:
·high devotion to the environmental protection and sustainable development of the earth
·Taiwan citizenship and regularly residing in Taiwan.
·an undergraduate degree received before the scholarship year from a Taiwanese academic institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of R.O.C.
· not currently working or studying in the Netherlands (not necessary for Doctoral applicants).
·proof of adequate English proficiency (a minimum test score of 213 in the computer-based TOEFL or 5.5 in IELTS).
Preference will be given to applicants with working experience in the environmental protection and sustainable development related fields.A scholarship of NT$250,000 each is offered to Master’s students and NT$500,000 for Doctoral students annually.Delta Electronics Foundation established the Delta/NTIO Joint Environmental Scholarship in 2005 to support and encourage advanced academic studies in fields relevant to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 May 2011

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UCT International & Refugee Students Scholarships – 2012, South Africa

Applications are invited for the International and Refugee Students’ Scholarships from full time Honours, Masters and Doctoral Students.A limited number of scholarships are available to graduates who are not South African. These are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates.
All UCT International and Refugee Students’ Scholarships are supplementary. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies.
The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master’s level and three at doctoral level.
Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office. Late applications are not accepted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011

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