Tag Archives: education

UCONN HAGAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 2025-2026

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2025.

LOCATION: USA

The Hagan International Scholarship is a worldwide competitive scholarship for graduate students. Applicants must not hold U.S. citizenship, must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline, and must have received an acceptance letter for the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must not hold U.S. citizenship.

Must not be over 24 years of age as of the Submittal Deadline.

Must provide a complete copy of applicant’s undergraduate Transcript showing the Award Degree.

Must have received an acceptance letter for enrollment the upcoming fall semester from a college or university located in the U.S.

Must be a first-time full-time student in graduate school or post baccalaureate professional program.

Must be fluent in the English language and must provide a copy of applicant’s English proficiency test results.

Must provide a Graduation Schedule prepared by the institution and approved by the Department Chair.

Must contribute toward the cost of applicant’s education by working 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time.

Must provide a copy of parents Financial Statement.

The submittal deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2025. For more information, see this brochure. Please visit www.hsfmo.org to submit your application and materials. Additional questions can be directed to scholarships@hsfmo.org.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to four consecutive semesters and can be used to obtain a graduate degree or to help pay for the first two years of a professional program.

A Free Workshop provides recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum.

APPLY

DAAD IN-REGION SCHOLARSHIP PHD PROGRAMME IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AT ISD SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Application Deadline: April 9th, 2025

LOCATION: South Africa

The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Doctoral studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for a PhD degree

postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible;

clearly show motivation and strong commitment;

 have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;

 have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;

must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa or students with a permanent residence in South Africa) ;  

should be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme. Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the above-mentioned areas are also invited to apply for the programme. Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Scholarships for PhD studies are initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted. Please note: If you have already received a scholarship for PhD studies from the DAAD, further PhD funding from the DAAD is not possible

Please note: The University of the Western Cape might have additional requirements for admission to the university.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship covers:

Benefits Payment Schedule Amount Tuition Fees (annually). The regularly charged amount will be specified in the letter of award.

Study and research allowance (annually): 920 EUR

Thesis publishing costs (once towards the end of scholarship): 800 EUR

Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.) monthly: 700 EUR

Travel allowance (In-Region only) usually twice (beginning/ end of scholarship)

The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award. Health Insurance (In-Region only) Further information regarding the health insurance will be specified in the letter of award.

APPLY