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> OFID SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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> Posted: 12 Mar 2012 12:57 PM PDT
> *OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) *is pleased to
> announce
> that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of
> completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master�s
> degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2012. The OFID
> Scholarship will be awarded to support two students or candidates for
> Master�s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country,
> and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master�s (graduate)
> degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship
> is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field
> of
> Development or Energy Studies.
>
> Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated,
> highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their
> careers � the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship
> Award will receive a full tuition scholarship of up to US$50,000. The
> funds
> will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a
> Master�s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational
> institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2012.
>
> *Scholarship*
> The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination
> with
> the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following
> guidelines:
>
> The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be
> required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the
> academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the
> institution�s own standard medical scheme.
>
> A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation,
> will
> be transferred to the student�s own personal bank account on a quarterly
> basis.
>
> Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid
> a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for
> travel costs from the nearest airport to the student�s place of residence,
> to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of
> the
> studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to
> his/her
> home country.
>
> *Eligibility*
> *Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her
> application.
> *Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate
> degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its
> equivalent.
> *Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating
> system, or its equivalent.
> *Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming
> academic
> year starting August/September 2012, and must maintain full-time status
> for
> the duration of the Master�s Degree.
> *Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible
> countries below)
> *Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID�s core mission, such
> as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable
> development), environment (desertification), or other related science and
> technology fields.
>
> The applicant may be from *any developing country.* In addition to
> nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic
> Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi
> Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following
> countries are also eligible:
>
> *Africa:* Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape
> Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of
> Congo, Cote d�lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,
> Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia,
> Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique,
> Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, S�o Tom� & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra
> Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia,
> Zimbabwe
>
> *Asia* and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh,
> Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati,
> Korea
> D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia,
> Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,
> Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga,
> Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
> *
> *
> *Latin America and the Caribbean:* Antigua & Barbuda, Belize, Barbados,
> Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El
> Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana,
> Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St.
> Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the
> Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
>
> *Europe: *Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
>
> *Application*
> Application Guidelines
>
> *STEP 1:* Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility
> Criteria.
>
>
> *STEP 2:* Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email
> address. Please note you can log onto the portal as many times as required
> before finally submitting the application.
>
> *STEP 3:* Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time
> you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains
> inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may
> lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed
> the entire application process!
>
> *STEP 4: *Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters,
> Bachelor�s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate
> program and essay.
>
> *STEP 5: *When your application is complete, and all additional documents
> are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. Once your
> application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any
> more documents.
>
> *Required Documents*
> *
> *
> 1.A completed on-line application form.
>
> 2. A scanned copy of the applicants passport.
>
> 3. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
>
> 4. A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution,
> confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master�s
> degree program (must not exceed one year).
>
> 5. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
>
> 6. A short essay � of about 500 words in English � giving reasons for
> applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and
> clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your
> Master�s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
>
> 7. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at
> applicant�s present university.
>
> 8. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
>
> The application deadline is *May 28, 2012.* Please do not call or email
> OFID to see if your application has been received or to inquire about your
> status. You will receive an automated confirmation one application has
> been
> submitted. Only the winner will be notified by *June 14, 2012* via the
> website.
>
> *Website:* http://scholarship.ofid.info/DesktopDefault.aspx
>
> *
> *
> *SOURCE: CLICK HERE <http://scholarship.ofid.info/DesktopDefault.aspx>*
> *
> *
> *MAKULILO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION*
> *CALIFORNIA, USA*
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>
>
>
>
> 2012 UPEACE-IDRC PHD
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> Posted: 12 Mar 2012 12:12 PM PDT
> *CALL FOR APPLICATIONS*
> *2012 UPEACE-IDRC PHD FELLOWSHIPS*
> *
> BASELINE INFORMATION :*
> *
> *Application Period:* **7 November 2011 to 31 March 2012*
>
> Location: *SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.*
>
> The Africa Programme of the University for Peace (UPEACE) has secured
> funding from The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
> to offer a limited number of scholarships to African students registered
> in
> PhD Programmes focused on Governance and Security Studies. The scholarship
> will cover tuition, living expenses, communications, access to scholarly
> materials, and dissemination of research findings through publications and
> conference presentations. In addition, part of the award will be used to
> cover expenses related to a semester abroad at a Canadian university. The
> maximum award is *US $15,000* per eligible candidate per year.
>
> The programme is seeking applications from candidates who have freshly
> enrolled in a PhD Programme (Academic Year 2010-2011) or who can offer
> proof of acceptance into a PhD Programme at a University in Sub Saharan
> Africa for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. A total of four (4) PhD
> Fellowships
> will be awarded.
>
> *A total of four (4) PhD Fellowships will be awarded.*
>
> *
> Expected Outcomes:
> *
> The PhD Fellowships are part of a joint undertaking by IDRC and UPEACE to
> develop an evidence-based, strong research capacity in Africa on critical
> issues of governance and security. The fellowships will support young
> African researchers who are embarking on their PhD studies with the aim to
> produce a significant number of African researchers with high expertise in
> issues of governance and security.
>
> Successful applicants will be required to participate in two Research
> Training Workshops organized by UPEACE Africa Programme during the Award
> period. In addition, fellows will also be required to contribute at least
> one article to the Africa Peace and Conflict Journal (APCJ), a peer
> reviewed journal published by UPEACE Africa Programme, by the third year
> of
> their grant
>
> *
> ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY :
> *
> *ELIGIBILITY*
> Applicants must:
>
> Hold citizenship of an African country in Sub-Saharan Africa;
> Be enrolled/accepted in a PhD Programme in the field of Governance and
> Security Studies in Universities in Sub Saharan Africa;
> Be a full time PhD student;
> Submit a letter of support from the Lead Supervisor
> Undertake the research within Sub-Saharan Africa.
> Have a Masters Degree in related discipline
>
> *IV. SELECTION CRITERIA:*
>
> The Fellowship will support original research that addresses clear
> research
> question(s), employs appropriate and rigorous design and has a clear
> national and/or regional policy implication(s);
> Candidates must demonstrate interest in pursuing a teaching/research
> career;
> The research topic should have strong endorsement and support from the
> candidate�s department of attachment;
> Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
>
> *V. EVALUATION CRITERIA:*
> The applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
>
> Relevance to the study of Governance and Security Issues in Africa
> Candidate�s scientific background and potential to develop a strong
> teaching/research career;
> Scientific merit of the PhD Proposal including originality of research
> question(s); clarity and adequacy of the study design; demonstrated
> knowledge of relevant/current literature; etc..
> Conducive research environment including commitment of lead supervisor and
> department to facilitate timely completion of studies;
>
> *VI. DURATION*
> The duration of the Fellowship is for three years from the time of
> notification of selection. Successful applicants will receive the first
> installment of the award within sixty (60) days after the announcement of
> the winners. Future installments will be provided upon satisfactory
> progress and submission of narrative and financial reports.
>
> *VII. HOW TO APPLY:*
> Applicants are required to submit the following documents: -
>
> Completed Check List <http://www.upeace.org/idrc/fellowship.cfm> (signed
> and dated)
> Cover Letter
> Application Form <http://www.upeace.org/idrc/fellowship.cfm>
> A personal Statement
> Curriculum Vitae
> Certified Transcripts
> Proof of Citizenship
> Evidence of enrolment
> Two reference Letters (one of which must come from a faculty member with
> extensive knowledge of applicant�s academic history and performance)
> Approved Research Proposal
> Budget in USD
> The Application form is available on www.africa.upeace.org or
> here<http://www.upeace.org/idrc/fellowship.cfm>
>
> All required documents listed above should be sent both electronically and
> in hard copies. Hard copies should be sent through the Post Office to
> UPEACE before the deadline (see address below under IX).
>
> Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
>
> *VIII. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION *
> 31th March 2012
>
> Complete applications must be received at the Office of the Africa
> Programme by the deadline. No application will be received after the
> deadline.
>
> Only SHORT-LISTED applicants will be contacted.
> Short listed applicants will be notified by *15th May 2012.*
> Applicants, who have not been contacted on the notification day, should
> note that their application was not successful.
>
> *IX. ADDRESS*
> Applications must be sent to:
>
> The Director
> UPEACE Africa Programme
> P.O.Box 2794 code 1250
> Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
> Telephone: +251 11 6180991/92
> Fax: +251 11 6180993
> E-mail: africap...@upeace.org and tab...@upeace.org
>
> For further information, please visit UPEACE Africa Programme Website at
> www.africa.upeace.org
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> *
> *SOURCE: CLICK HERE* <http://www.upeace.org/idrc/fellowship.cfm>
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