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DEVELOPMENT-RELATED POSTGRADUATE COURSES (EPOS) • DAAD

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2023

LOCATION: Germany

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries

Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the: List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2024/25.

works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.

holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.

has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.

His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.

Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered

12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)

BENEFIT:

Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates

Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover

Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding

Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

Monthly rent subsidy

Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family

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AIG SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: Friday, 15 September 2023

LOCATION: Oxford, England

The AIG Scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at either Federal or State levels

Aged between 25 and 45 years

Have a minimum of seven (7) years (combined private & public sector) work experience

Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses, and a stipend for a summer project. 

Coaching and Mentoring : Extensive coaching and mentoring will be offered to help scholars navigate their time at Oxford and make the most of the experience.

Career Development : AIG Scholars will receive full support to map out their career development paths and access opportunities that are aligned with their areas of interest and that leverage the knowledge gained at Oxford

Work experience: AIG Scholars will embark on summer placements during which they will gain additional knowledge and experience of their areas of interest and build their global networks.

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