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IHE DELFT SAHEL, MIDDLE EAST, AND HORN OF AFRICA SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 1 June 2026

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is providing a limited number of scholarships in the framework of capacity strengthening and nurturing network of water professionals in the focus regions and countries of the programme.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nationals from the following countries are eligible for this scholarship:

Middle East: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen

Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda

Sahel:  Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria

Academic admission to the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development

Living and/or working in one of the eligible countries.

Agree to conduct MSc research in their country/region associated with one of the projects implement(ed) by the Programme.

Actively participate in and contribute to the seminars organized for the learning networks of the Programme.

Confirmation to return to the country of origin or other priority country of the programme.

Employer statement: One of the two recommendation letters that you are requested to upload as part of your application for admission should be a letter from your current employer, which has the following requirements:

Should be on official letterhead

Should be dated and signed

Should state the following:

Explain how the obtained knowledge and skills of the applicant will contribute to the activities and performance of the organization.

Confirm that the applicant will return to the organization after completing the MSc study at IHE.

Indicate in which project(s) funded by the Water and Development Partnership Programme the organization is involved in (if any). Only if one of the two recommendation letters meet these requirements you will be eligible to take part in the selection for a scholarship through the Water and Development Partnership Programme (WDPP)

BENEFIT:

There are full and partial scholarships available. The full scholarships include the total cost of the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development: Tuition fee, insurance, international travel cost, and an allowance of €1,220 per month for the cost of living and accommodation during the complete study period.

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MTN FOUNDATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (MTN STS) AND MTN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLIND STUDENTS (MTN SBS)

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LOCATION: Nigeria

The MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS) since 2010, has been open to eligible 300-level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Since its inception in 2012, the MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) has been dedicated to supporting eligible blind students in 200 and 300 level courses across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.

ELIGIBILITY:

Institution of Study:

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): The MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Course of Study:

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to 300 level students studying Science & Technology related courses, and 400 level medical students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): The MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to 200 & 300 level Blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Level of Study:

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): The application is open to students who have completed their second semester 200 level examinations going to 300 level and students currently in their 300 level, as we understand that the academic calendar is not aligned across all public tertiary institutions.

The application is open to medical students who have completed their second semester 300 level examinations going to the 400 level and those currently in their 400 level.

The MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): The application is open to 200 & 300 level blind students in any Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). However, for blind students studying Law, which is a 5 years course, only 300 level students can apply for the MTN Scholarship.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):

The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): STEM Students in Public Universities, and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper credit)

STEM Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

Direct Entry level STEM students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program and must have secured admission into 300 level/3rd year in a Public University.

Medical students in Public Universities and Teaching Hospitals must a minimum of Pass grade or equivalent score.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): Blind Students in the Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

Blind Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

BENEFIT:

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS): The 2026 edition will see 400 students awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 until graduation upon meeting grade and upskilling requirements.

MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS): 100 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000 annually. Scholarships are awarded annually until graduation, provided that students meet the required academic standards.

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