education | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 47

Sheffield Hallam University International Achievement

Our International Achievement Scholarships programme is open to students from any non-EU country applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University who will be enrolling in 2010/11 (January intake) or 2011/12 academic year. All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses are taking part in the programme.

The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a cheque and a certificate to mark their achievement at a Scholarships ceremony following enrolment on their course. This scholarship is not a reduction in fees.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship you must:

* be classed as an international student for fees purposes
* have a high standard of secondary education
* have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*
* have given a firm or insurance acceptance of your offer on your chosen course
* be enrolling on a course with Sheffield Hallam starting in January 2011 or 2011/12 academic year
* be able to evidence achievement in your personal statement

Scholarship Application Deadline:
30 June 2011 for courses starting in September 2011
30 November 2011 for courses starting in January 2012
Further scholarship information and Application

Howard University: Sasakawa Young Leaders Foundation Fellowship (SYLFF), USA

The Sasakawa Young Leaders Foundation Fellowship (SYLFF) is designed to provide full financial support to outstanding Ph.D. students admitted to candidacy with a research concentration in international affairs and/or world peace. The SYLFF fellowship is a competitive, merit-based award and is offered upon the recommendation by the SYLFF Advisory Committee at Howard University.

Eligibility: Candidates must be advanced to Ph.D. candidacy with research and career interest in international affairs and/or world peace. Students must be enrolled full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Domestic and International students are eligible for this award.

Terms: Full tuition and fees and a stipend of $15,000 for one academic year, renewable for no more than two years. The fellowship also includes a research award of up to $2,000 over the two- year period ($500 of the research award may be used for educational supplies, and $1,500 for dissertation research related travel expenses).
Fellowship Application Deadline: February 18, 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application

Taiwan Scholarship Program 2011, Republic of China (Taiwan)

The Taiwan Scholarship Program was established jointly by three government agencies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) — the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the National Science Council of the Executive Yuan (NSC) — to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programs in Taiwan. While providing study opportunities for a wide range of disciplines, at Taiwan’s universities and colleges, this program also aims to:

  1. Promote knowledge, understanding and friendship between people in Taiwan and in countries around the world.
  2. Provide opportunities to increase academic and educational links with international institutions of higher learning.
  3. Develop outstanding professionals and experts to meet the needs of the global society.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February to 31 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application