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FULLY FUNDED MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR UAE NATIONALS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

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Application Deadline: 15th January 2025 (5:00 PM UAE time)

LOCATION: United Arab Emirate

MBZUAI offers students a choice of graduate programs in a modern and innovative university setting, located in the thriving capital of the UAE. Combining a contemporary education system and robust curriculum with the rich culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi, MBZUAI offers an experience like no other.

ELIGIBILITY:

All students admitted on a full-time basis are granted the privilege to complete their study with a full scholarship. However, to maintain the scholarships, stipends and other benefits, students are expected to maintain high academic standing, comply with the university code of conduct, and fulfil certain requirements during their study tenure.

All applicants with complete files, including the required number of recommendations, will be invited to participate in an online screening exam to assess their knowledge and skills. Guidelines are available in the admission criteria section of the offered programs’ webpages: Master’s programs | Ph.D. programs. Completion of the exam is not mandatory but highly encouraged as it would provide additional information to the evaluation committee. Waiving the exam is only recommended for those students who can provide strong evidence of their research capability, subject matter expertise, and technical skills.

Students may refer to the University Catalogue available on the university website for information regarding their financial entitlements and obligations.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship includes:

100% free tuition fee

On-campus student accommodation

Health insurance and UAE visa sponsorship for non-UAE nationals

Monthly stipend (subject to the University’s rules and regulations, as mentioned in the University Catalogue)

International and UAE resident students

MSc: AED 8,000

PhD: AED 10,000 (Married PhD students may request to live off-campus and receive an additional AED 5,000 housing allowance subject to approval and submission of official documents.)

UAE national students

MSc: AED 30,000 (single) or AED 33,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)

PhD: AED 36,000 (single) or AED 39,000 (married; will require the submission of official documents)

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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

MO IBRAHIM POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines

ELIGIBILITY:

London Business School: The MIF scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on a full-time MBA programme. Each year one scholarship, providing full payment of fees, is awarded to an exceptional African candidate with financial need. For further information contact mbainfo@london.edu or call +44 (0)20 7000 7000

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS): A scholarship is offered on the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, a programme which studies the socio-economic, political and legal links between governance and development. One PhD opportunity per year is offered. For further information contact Angelica Baschiera on ab17@soas.ac.uk or call +44 (0)20 7898 4370

University of Birmingham: One MSc in Governance and State-Building per year is offered. This two-year programme includes a six-month internship at the Foundation Secretariat. Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered. For further information contact Debra Beard at d.l.beard@bham.ac.uk

BENEFIT:

London Business School: Fully funded

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS): Full tuition for one PhD student

University of Birmingham: Full tuition fees, a living allowance and airfare to the UK are covered.

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