Monthly Archives: October 2024

master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

KU LEUVEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICA

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: 15 January 2025, 12.00 (CET)

LOCATION: Belgium

This KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa is awarded to an outstanding student from Africa who wishes to pursue a master’s or advanced master’s degree at KU Leuven. KU Leuven is committed to making higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Study level: Master’s programmes and Advanced Master’s programmes

Eligible program(s): All Master’s and Advanced Master’s programmes at KU Leuven (full list)

Eligible Nationalities: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini – Swaziland, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Academic performance: The student has a high level of academic performance and potential. Excellent study results are reflected in a high Grade Point Average (GPA), as shown on the transcript of records. Preference is given to students with excellent study results.

Language proficiency info: Applicants whose first native language is not English must demonstrate an excellent knowledge and command of English, regardless of the minimum score required by the programme. Accepted English language tests are TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge CPE. Preference is given to students who have a very good command of English and exceed the minimum scores.

Academic awards: Applicants will be asked to provided information about any academic awards they may have received.

Programme requirements: applicants will be evaluated on the specific programme requirements and to what extent they exceed the requirements.

Motivation: the highest ranked students will be required to provide a short 1 minute motivation video, explaining how they feel they can make a difference in their field and society as a whole.

BENEFIT:

KU Leuven Scholarship for Africa holders receive a full tuition fee waiver and pay only an annual administration fee. The rate for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced in December 2024 (indication: the fee in 2023-2024 was €131,50). 

Incoming students receive a one time allowance of €4,000

APPLY
awards, Events, Opportunities, other events

YALE JACKSON SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS MAURICE R. GREENBERG WORLD FELLOWS PROGRAM

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: December 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST

LOCATION: USA

The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale’s International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December.

The Program provides World Fellows the opportunity to expand their vision, learn from each other, and grow personally and professionally. World Fellows contribute to Yale’s intellectual life, give talks and participate on panels, collaborate with peers, audit classes, and mentor students.

ELIGIBILTY:

Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.

Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.

Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.

World Fellows are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which runs from mid-August through mid-December.

The application process for admission to the World Fellows Program is done entirely online. There are no paper forms to complete or mail.

There is no application fee or other cost to apply.

Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages), a personal statement (maximum 1000 words), and three letters of recommendation. Applicants also have the option of submitting a brief video statement. Comprehensive instructions can be found within the online application once you create an account.

BENEFIT:

A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven

A modest, furnished one, or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program

Medical insurance

Round-trip travel from home country

APPLY