good governance | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans

Fulbright Scholarship Program in Teaching/Research in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top priorities for applications are in political development, nation-building, development of electoral systems, conflict resolution, good governance and dealing with corruption and economic development. Other fields of interest include environmental protection, eco-tourism, Congolese music, art, and literature, archaeology, ethnic studies, linguistics, American studies and teacher training and curriculum development for English-language teaching. Applications are also welcome in other disciplines.

Scholars with a Ph.D., postdoctoral university or college teaching and research experience and previous experience in developing countries in political transition are preferred. The academic year consists of two semesters: mid-October until February and February until the end of July. A letter of invitation from the host institution is not needed to apply. An English language school, the American School of Kinshasa, is available for children in grades K-12 who accompany scholar.

Scholarship Application Deadline:August 1, 2011

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DAAD Public Policy and Good Governance Master Scholarship- Announcement 2011

This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.
The scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.
The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.
Before taking up their Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses in Germany for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).
DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st July 2011

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2011 Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program, Canada

Scholarships are for student and research exchanges at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.In addition, study tours will be offered to selected graduate students to expose them to Canadian governance, business and civil society in key priority areas.

Publicly funded Canadian institutions must submit applications on behalf of candidate. CBIE does not accept applications submitted directly by candidate or partner institutions (foreign institutions).Canadian faculty members who are submitting applications should notify the international relations department of their respective institutions. By doing so, this will assist with central coordination by the institution in the event that multiple applications need to be prioritized.Eligible themes of study or research are in disciplines that promote good governance, prosperity, peace and security and economic development.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
April 29, 2011

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