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UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP 

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Application Deadline: Friday, 1 December, 2023

LOCATION: England

The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is designed to help students from across Africa to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Africa Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Africa. 

Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

– A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.
– A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.
– A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:2.

In addition to meeting the above criteria, prospective students must have applied to the University of Lincoln prior to the relevant deadline outlined below.

BENEFIT:

The Africa Scholarship is valued at £4,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies. 

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THE OBAMA FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: December 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET.

LOCATION: USA

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Scholars complete a fully-funded 9-month residency on campus at Columbia World Projects, deepening their knowledge and skills, and building new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from the United States and around the world who meet the following criteria:

Are emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their field and are now at a “breakthrough moment” in their careers

Have a proven commitment to service and leadership within a community, region or country, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to return to these communities following their completion of the program and apply their enhanced training, skills, and connections on a long-term basis for the benefit of these communities

Are fluent in English (verbal, written and spoken)

Have the ability and inclination to positively shape the future of their community

Have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, community-orientation, hope, courage, imagination, strategy, accountability, integrity and resilience

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants who have not matriculated at Columbia University. The fellowship is a full-time, residential program at Columbia and cannot be undertaken at the same time as a degree program.

BENEFIT:

Scholars complete a fully-funded 9-month residency on campus at Columbia World Projects, deepening their knowledge and skills, and building new capacities and networks to accelerate their impact.

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