Monthly Archives: October 2024

bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

BOLANLE OLUFOLAKE OPEYOKUN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST (BOOST) FOR FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE NIGERIAN STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: 22 November, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Bolanle Olufolake Opeyokun Scholarship Trust provides educational scholarships to female students above the age of 16 years, who are Nigerian citizens looking to pursue undergraduate studies in any Nigerian university within the areas of Information and Computer Technology.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited educational institution that is also a BOOST approved beneficiary university. Please click HERE to view a full list of BOOST approved beneficiary universities.

Prospective candidates must first fully read and understand the application guidelines and then proceed to complete the official scholarship application form available HERE.

Along with the application, candidates are required to submit relevant academic transcripts/results, a resume, and a personal statement highlighting their academic and career aspirations. Applicants may be asked to write essays or provide evidence of their interest in technology and their aspirations in the field.

Additionally, applicants may be asked to provide reference letters from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can attest to their character and achievements.

BENEFIT:

Scholarship awards will be granted to 2 recipients on an annual basis, to cover tuition fees and educational expense (up to an agreed amount) for each recipient for the official duration of their study as prescribed by their selected institution of study.

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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

SI SCHOLARSHIP FOR GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS

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Application Deadline: 26 February 2025

LOCATION: Sweden

Do you want to contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region? Are you looking for an international experience? The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, to global professionals from a selection of countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for master’s studies beginning in the autumn semester. In order to apply you must: 

Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries for the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (will be announced shortly); 

Apply for a master’s programme that is eligible for the SI scholarship;  

Be liable to pay tuition fees at University Admissions;  

Have demonstrated work experience; 

Have demonstrated leadership experience from current or previous employer, or from civil society engagement.  

Key dates:

15 October 2024 – 15 January 2025: Apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions before the deadline in January. 

1 November 2024: SI Scholarship application documents and eligible master programmes are published.

10 February – 26 February 2025: Application portal for the SI Scholarship is open.

27 March 2025 – University admissions announcement day.

24 April 2025: SI Scholarship announcement day.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship for Global Professionals is a competitive fully-funded scholarship that includes: 

Full tuition fee coverage. The fee is paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester.

A monthly allowance of SEK 12,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period.

A travel grant of SEK 15,000 (*10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine). This is a one-time payment and does not apply for students already living in Sweden.

Membership in the SI Network for Future Global Professionals (NFGP) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build a network while in Sweden.

After your scholarship period has ended, you become a member of the SI Alumni Network. As a member, you get a unique opportunity for continued networking and professional development.

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