Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarship Opportunities for Students

The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

Provided by: Rotary International

Deadline: Varies

Amount: US$25,000

Description: The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for one academic year of study in another country. This award will help to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies. You must also pass a language proficiency exam if your native language is not that of your proposed study country to be considered for this award.

How to Apply: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/Howtoapply.aspx

Application Form: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/139en.pdf

Additional Information: Application deadlines vary by Rotary district.
The nearest Rotary district office listed on the sponsor’s website is: Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital.
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

African Women Public Service Fellowship

Provided by: The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (“NYU Wagner” or “Wagner”) – one of the schools at New York University and the largest school of public service in the United States

Deadline: January 7, 2010

Amount: Tuition, housing, travel to and from the United States and a small stipend to cover books and miscellaneous expenses

Description: The African Women Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, offers African women the opportunity for graduate study at Wagner to prepare them for public service in their home countries.

How to Apply: http://wagner.nyu.edu/international/awpsf.php

http://wagner.nyu.edu/admissions/application/ApplicationChecklist.pdf

Application Form: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=nyu-sps (registration required to access the online application form)

Additional Information: You will need to create an account to view/complete the application form.
The application form can be mailed to you but this may take days or weeks to arrive.
The application fee is $80.
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Scholarship Opportunities for Scholars and Professionals

The Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme

Provided by: The Nordic Africa Institute, Sweden

Deadline: Applications must be received 1 April, 2010 (please note that airmail from Ebonyi State may take several weeks to reach Sweden)

Amount: Includes a return air-fare, accommodation, allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 300 (approx. $40) a day plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. $350), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.

Description: This scholarship programme is directed at senior scholars in Africa engaged in research on/about the African continent with a proven track record of extensive post-graduate research experiences. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

How to Apply: http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/african/

Application Form: http://www.nai.uu.se/scholarships/african/AGRP_appl-form.pdf

Additional Information: Guest Researchers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.