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READING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP – UNDERGRADUATE 2026/27

Application Deadline: 2 March 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Reading is delighted to announce the forthcoming availability of 80 scholarships, each valued at £5,000, for incoming international undergraduate students. These awards are intended to provide meaningful financial support to exceptional students from across the globe. By easing the cost of study, the scholarships will enable recipients to focus on achieving academic excellence as they embark on their educational journey with the institution.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for consideration for one of the scholarships candidates must:

Have applied and received a formal offer of admission on a University of Reading undergraduate program for admission in the academic year 2026-27 (including M-level qualifications, excluding Degree Apprenticeship study).

It is not necessary to have accepted the offer of admission and be firm at that scholarship application stage.

Not already be in receipt of a full tuition fee scholarship or sponsorship.

Not already be enrolled on an undergraduate programme in the UK.

Demonstrate to the university academic achievement.

Have applied to study on a full-time course.

Terms and Conditions: Scholarship applications will only be considered if candidates satisfy the Eligibility Criteria and the Terms and conditions.

Scholarship applications must be submitted using the form that eligible candidates will have access to via their me@reading applicant portal. No alternative method of application will be considered. The application form must be completed in full, including confirmation that the candidate understands and accepts the Terms and Conditions under which the scheme operates

Applicants for the scholarship may be considered under one of the following application streams:

General Application Stream: Open to all eligible applicants who apply directly through the official scholarship application process.

International Schools stream: Applicants who are nominated by one of our international school Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship partners

International Representatives Stream: Applicants nominated by one of our international recruitment agent Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship partners

To apply for funding, a candidate must have received an offer of admission to one of our undergraduate courses (including integrated master’s courses) for entry in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship application form will be made available to eligible students via the me@reading applicant portal, and will be accessible up until the closing date.

Full terms and conditions.

BENEFIT:

Each scholarship is valued at £5,000

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

Application Deadline: 14-November-2025

LOCATION: Côte d’Ivoire

The primary objectives of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group are to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity-building activities.

The broad objectives of the Program are to provide the opportunity to acquire and develop the ability to work in an international environment, provide the Bank a pool of potential candidates in the future, and enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2025.

Hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning OR be applying for the internship within one year of having obtained a master’s degree.

Proof of enrollment in a university/professional institution/school.

Citizen of a Bank member country. 

Able to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:

Adaptability to multicultural settings.

Good communication skills.

Working knowledge of a third language relevant to the Bank’s operations.

Experience on projects that have a direct bearing on the Bank’s mission.

BENEFIT:

Interns will be responsible for their air travel (in case of on-site internship) to and from the Bank’s location and their upkeep.

Interns will receive medical insurance paid by the Bank during their internship.

The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist interns in obtaining entry and residence visas.

The internship will be authorized once only for any candidate.

Eligible interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank mission.

Internships will take place either at Bank headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in regional and country offices, either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of the hiring units.

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