Monthly Archives: August 2024

master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

AFRICA CDC YOUNG AFRICAN PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

Africa CDC instituted an annual scholarship programme that awards scholarships to 10 young African scholars for an 18-month master’s degree study in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

Preference is given to candidates currently working with the NPHI in their respective countries, and the purpose is to strengthen the public health workforce capacity of African Union Member States. Interested candidates can apply for any of the following courses: epidemiology and biostatistics, field epidemiology, infectious diseases epidemiology, public health informatics, biostatistics, and implementation science. 

The first cohort of eight scholars began their studies at the school in 2018 and the deadline for applications is August 31 each year. 

For more information, send your enquiries to: africacdcscholarships@africa-union.org.

BENEFIT:

10 young African scholars are awarded scholarships for an 18-month master’s degree study in epidemiology annually.

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bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

HENRY OFILI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION UNDERGRDUTE SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Henry Chijioke Ofili Foundation is dedicated to supporting the education of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and are pursuing undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY:

The aim is to support high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and a strong commitment to pursuing STEM disciplines.

Applicants should provide standardized test grades in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination or its equivalent in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other core science subjects.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and have a verifiable track record of volunteering, community service, and a strong perception of personal integrity. Applicants are expected to provide appropriate documentation to verify their underrepresented status,

Applicants must belong to one or more of the following groups: First-generation undergraduate students from low-income families. Orphans, housing-insecure children, and displaced children and youth who completed basic education through sheer resilience.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship is administered by The Destiny Trust , a social intervention organization focused on the education, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people from vulnerable groups.

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