Category Archives: master’s

WITS-TUB-UNILAG URBAN LAB MASTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN STUDENTS

Application Deadline:  30 September 2024.

LOCATION: South Africa

The Wits-TUB-UNILAG scholarship call is now open for sub-saharan African nationals. The call is for potential masters students who would like to study the Master of Urban Studies in the field of Urban Management MUS (UM) at Wits University in Johannesburg.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships apply to the 1 year full time degree of Master of Urban Studies in the field of Urban Management MUS (UM) at Wits University in Johannesburg, supported by the Wits-TUBUNILAG Urban Lab programme.

This call is open for applicants who are from sub-Saharan African countries other than South Africa. A separate call for South Africans will be open soon. For all applicants whose highest degree was not obtained in South Africa, a proof of application for assessment of their degrees by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be attached to the scholarship application.

Selected students will be required to be self-sufficient from February to April 2025, as their living allowance will be paid in the month of May. They will be responsible for organizing their own travel to Johannesburg, their accommodation in Johannesburg and other related costs.

The due date to apply for admission into the MUS (UM) is 31 July 2024. The due date to apply for the scholarship is 30 September 2024.

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to Ms Taki Sithagu, taki.sithagu@wits.ac.za by 30 September 2024.

BENEFIT:

The master‘s scholarship covers the duration of one academic year. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract stipulating the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship includes:

Full tuition fee,

Monthly stipend (living expenses covering: subsistence expenses and accommodation expenses),

Travel from home country/place of origin,

Student medical aid (12 months).

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UNESCO/OWSD WISDOM SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: 8 August 2024.

LOCATION: Turkey

The Women in Science Displacement Outreach Master’s Program (OWSD WISDOM) is a new initiative addressing the challenges these women encounter. OWSD (UNESCO) has partnered with universities in Türkiye to offer fully-funded master’s degree scholarships to those women who have sought refuge in the country.

ELIGIBILITY:

The 2024 OWSD WISDOM fully funded Master’s scholarships are offered to women refugee students pursuing master’s degrees in the natural, engineering, information, and technology sciences. A full list of eligible scientific fields can be consulted here.

The OWSD WISDOM scholarships are offered to refugee women candidates pursuing master’s degrees in the natural, engineering, information, and technology sciences (STEM fields). Candidates must:

Be a holder of valid International Protection Applicant ID or International Protection Status holder ID or Temporary Protection ID issued by the Provincial Directorates of Migration Management (PDMMs)

hold a bachelor’s degree from an academic and/or research institution (including international research centers)

be in Türkiye at the time of application

If interested to apply, the process is as follows:

STEP 1) apply to Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) before 8 August 2024.

STEP 2) Submitted applications will be reviewed by a joint expert panel from IAU and OWSD. During this stage, candidates will be shortlisted and then either selected directly or invited to an interview. If interviews are recommended, they will be conducted by a Selection Committee. Based on interview performance and application materials, the Selection Committee will recommend the top candidates for scholarship awards.

STEP 3) Awarded candidates will be informed of the outcome latest by September.

BENEFIT:

The 2024 OWSD WISDOM fully funded Master’s scholarship contains the followiing:

M.Sc. tuition fees

Living allowance

Personal allowance

Residence/visa documentation

Medical insurance

Travel

Capacity building programme for the selected institutes

Network Building

Termination allowance

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