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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURG ROBERTSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:  23:59 BST 1st May 2024.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is offering up to 5 undergraduate scholarships to overseas students beginning their studies in September 2024 at the University of Edinburg. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be nationals of a country outside the UK and be liable for the overseas rate of tuition fee.  Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) to commence an undergraduate programme of study within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology for the 2024-2025 academic year.

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh.  Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password.  If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance If you have not applied for admission, please go ahead and do this and you will receive your University User Name and password.

BENEFIT:

Up to 5 scholarships, for the sum of £1,000 each.  These awards will be tenable for the 2024/25 academic year.

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FULLY SPONSORED MELTWATER ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (MEST) AFRICA ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS.

Application Deadline: 18th March 2024

LOCATION: Ghana

The MEST Training Program is a one year, fully sponsored, graduate-level program in tech entrepreneurship. During this full-time and fully sponsored program, Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) expand their skills and knowledge in software development, business, and communications while developing viable businesses.  The program culminates in an investor pitch with the opportunity to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Passion : A deep passion for starting a software company in Africa

Experience: Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience

Education: A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience)

Soft Skills: Confident with great leadership qualities, ability to work well with others, and communicate effectively

Commitment to the program: Successful applicants should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year

The goal at MEST is to create wealth and jobs on the continent. Our recruitment process seeks to identify the exceptionally talented and ambitious people with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa

Visit the application portal and create an account

Complete the required assessment

Take an aptitude test

Fill and submit the MEST Training Program application form

Interviews

Offer

BENEFIT:

EITs receive a full scholarship covering program costs, including housing, transportation, and meals.

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