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Tuesday 4 October 2016

These 15 Fully-funded Scholarships Have Their Deadlines in November. Apply Now!



If you intend to apply for scholarships for the 2017/2018 academic session, consider these 15 prestigious scholarships with approaching deadlines in November 2016. The scholarships listed here are normally 100% funded.

Fully-Funded Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters & PhD) in UK for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 15th November
Each year, Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships 2017 for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 15th November
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships (Enhancing Clinical Skills) are offered for mid-career medical staff from developing Commonwealth countries. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide mid-career medics with the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills, and to have catalytic effects on their workplaces.
Commonwealth Academic Fellowships for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 15th November
The purpose of this fellowship is to provide early career academics with the opportunity to plan, conduct, or write research, to encourage applications from universities where capacity building is a priority, and to enhance knowledge, skills and contacts in Fellows’ given disciplines.
Australia Awards Scholarships for 1,000 African Students – with at least 3rd Class
Application Deadline: 30th November
Australia Awards, a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa, provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries.
Fully-Funded 1,500 Chevening Scholarships in UK for Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 8th November
In just a few weeks’ time, approximately 1,500 dynamic future leaders from all over the world, and from all professional backgrounds, will arrive in the UK to start a life-changing year studying and discovering the UK as a Chevening Scholar. This time next year, this really could be you, and the first step to being awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship is to apply.
Full-Time Scholarships at Sheffield Hallam University – Undergraduate and Masters
Application Deadlines: 1st November
Transform Together scholarships are open to students from any non-EU country applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University to enrol in the next academic year. The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement following enrolment on their course.
Québec Government Canada Doctoral Research Scholarships for Foreign Students
Application Deadline: 1st November
The scholarships are aimed at foreign students who had been preselected by a Québec university and who wish to carry out their doctoral studies in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Women at Wellesley College
Application Deadline: 1st November
As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries.
Rothamsted International Research Scholarship in Agriculture for African and Developing Countries
Application Deadline: 7th November
Rothamsted is the longest running agricultural research station in the world, providing cutting-edge science and innovation for nearly 170 years. The Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme (RIFS) supports scientists from developing countries to train at Rothamsted Research for 6-12 months on a research project they develop jointly with a Project Leader at Rothamsted.
Now Open! 100 Jim Ovia Scholarships for Nigerian Students
Application Deadline: 15th November
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in a Nigerian University? You are eligible to apply for the Jim Ovia Scholarships, formerly The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) Scholarship. Eligible awardees are supported for their undergraduate and graduate study for the duration of their program.
Emory University Scholars Programme
Application Deadline: 15th November
Emory University, USA offers partial to full merit-based scholarships to international undergraduate students as part of the Emory University Scholar Programs. The aim of the campus scholar community is to empower students, through distinct resources and support, to reach their full potential and have a notable impact on the university, Atlanta, and the greater global community.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering – Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: 15th November
The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Engineering at any University or College offering Accredited Degrees.
Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship for Women from Developing countries
Application Deadline: 18th November
Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.
Irish Aid Fellowships for Select African Countries
Application Deadline: 30th November
 Irish Aid Fellowships are awarded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and are targeted mainly at the countries in which Ireland has established development cooperation programmes: Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Timor Leste and Vietnam, plus the Palestinian territories.
Updated: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students and Artists
Application Deadline: Varies by countries, generally 30th November. However, be sure to check the application deadline of your own country.
This year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offering Masters scholarships to Art students (Artists). Every year, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is offered for PhD, Postdoctoral and Research for Foreign Students from Africa and other Countries to Study Abroad in Switzerland.

Source: Afterschoolafrica

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