Kaplan International Colleges Scholarhip Awards For Nigerian Applicants, UK

Description
Kaplan International Colleges provide a year of foundation study to prepare international students for entry to some of the UK’s top universities.  One of KIC’s successful students is Chineze Agbu from Lagos, who has completed her Foundation Certificate in Science and Engineering at Sheffield International College and has achieved a Progression Scholarship to study Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield in September.

The scholarship winner will recieve a total of £150,000.00. GBP 500 (£500) will be awarded for every A grade and GBP 300 (£300) for every B grade a student earns to a maximum number of 6 subjects.

Eligibility
The scholarship awards will be awarded to high-achieving Nigerian students accepted to study at Sheffield International College or Glasgow International College.

Application Procedure
Please visit the link below to find further information this scholarship.

Submission Deadline
There are several deadline. Please contact the scholarship provider.

Website Link
http://www.kic.org.uk/pathways/news/merit-scholarships-011

Advanced Research Fellowships Bya The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Africa

Description
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa is pleased to announce the 2012 session of its Advanced Research Fellowship Programme in the framework of the Higher Education Leadership Programme (HELP), and to invite interested scholars based in African universities and research centres to submit applications for consideration.

The purpose of this scholarship to The HELP Advanced Research Fellowship programme is designed to contribute to the reinforcement and promotion of a culture of concentrated and extended reflection among African scholars on issues revolving around higher education leadership and governance in Africa. The programme particularly targets the younger generation of post-doctoral African scholars interested in carrying out advanced research on aspects related to higher education leadership in Africa.

The fellowship scholarship will be awarded to candidates from any study program of humanity and social science. in higher education institutions situated within the countries that are covered in the current phase of the programme. The countries are Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa.

Eligibility
The interested candidates are expected to be holders of a doctoral degree in any of the social sciences and humanities. All applicants are required to be affiliated to an African university or research institution within the countries covered under this programme.

Application Procedure
Please provide the the supporting document below:

• Research Proposal A research proposal of between 10 and 15 pages
• Work Programme The duration of each fellowship is one year, effective from the date of award.
• Budget Applicants are required to provide a detailed budget – up to a maximum of USD8, 000 – which includes the research and dissemination costs they expect to incur throughout the duration of their fellowship.
• Reference Letters Applications should be accompanied by three reference letters
• Curriculum Vitae Each candidate should submit a detailed curriculum vitae showing clearly the candidate’s research publications and participation in research network/activities.
• Copy of Doctoral Certificate Applicants should include a copy of their doctoral degree certificate as part of their application documents.
• Candidate’s Commitment Letter A one-page letter is expected from each applicant, affirming his/her readiness to submit a monograph-length scientific report of between 70,000 and 80,000 words as the outcome of the research carried out under the grant.

The above documents must be sent to:
The HELP Advanced Research Fellowship
CODESRIA
BP 3304, CP 18524
Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221- 33 825 98 22/23
Fax: +221-33 824 12 89
E-Mail: helpadvanced.fellowship(at)codesria.sn

Submission Deadline
15th September, 2012

Website Link
http://codesria.org/spip.php?article1657

International Excellence Regional Scholarships At Royal Holloway The University of London, UK

Description
The International Excellence Regional Scholarships, worth £4,000, aim to support students applying from specific regions.

Eligibility
The scholarship available for student from: India, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, USA, Vietnam.
Awards are made on the basis of outstanding academic achievement or potential. All non-native English speakers must meet the minimum English language requirements of their proposed programme of study.

Application Procedure
Please Download The Application form (pdf)

Submission Deadline
30 March 2012 (USA Applicants), 23 April 2012 (Other applicanys)

Website Link
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/international/feesandfunding/scholarships/awards/internationalexcellenceregional.aspx