Category Archives: master’s

SHAKIRA CHOONARA YOUNG AFRICAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Application Deadline: 15 September 2023

LOCATION: Multiple Region

The Shakira Choonara calls for application for all final year bachelor, honours, masters and doctoral students who require support for 2023 tuition fees in any Institution in Africa. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. Young women and youth from marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

Youth between the ages of 21-35 years-old

The applicant must be a citizen of any of the 54 African states

The applicant must be in the final year of studies (undergraduate or postgraduate) at an African university

Demonstrate financial need i.e. require the scholarship to settle final year tuition fees in order to complete their academic degree

A proven track record of academic excellence

BENEFIT:

The Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award will be awarded each year to a deserving final year student at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level (Honors, Masters, PhD). The scholarship supports final year tuition fees for a disadvantaged student. 

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THE YENCHING ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP 

Application Deadline: 3 December, 2023  (12:00 noon Beijing time).

LOCATION: China

The Yenching Academy annually enrolls approximately 120 new students from both the Chinese Mainland and abroad, to study, live, and learn together. International students comprise roughly 80% of the student body. The institution is accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of Yenching Scholars starting August 15, 2023.

ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31, 2024*;

An outstanding academic record;

Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;

A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential;

English proficiency.

BENEFIT:

The Yenching Academy provides a generous fellowship to all scholars, including:

Tuition fees

Accommodation

Monthly stipend

One round-trip travel fare

Field study costs

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