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NIPES PROF. YUN-FEI FU UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), in partnership with Prof. Yun-Fei Fu of Shandong University of Science and Technology, proudly announces a ₦1,000,000 Scholarship Program for aspiring engineers, scientists, medical doctors, pharmacists, and students pursuing related fields of study. This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and advancing inclusivity in engineering, science, and related professions worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited higher institution.

Studying science or engineering-related courses.

Open to students in 100-level and above.

Mandatory: Applicants must complete at least two free NIPES online courses and explain the skills learned in their personal statement.

Priority Consideration: NIPES student members will be given priority in the selection process. Non-members are encouraged to join NIPES to enhance their chances of selection.

As part of the application process, you are required to enroll in and complete one of NIPES’s free online courses. These courses are designed to develop practical skills and creative thinking. Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you must reference in your personal statement.

The application process is in 3 stages as follows:

Register on the NIPES website as a student member (for non-members) here

Complete a free NIPES online course of your choice here.

Submit your personal statement (500-750 words), explaining the skills you learned from the course and how they apply to your academic or career goals here. NB. Provide proof of enrollment and student ID and Include your NIPES membership number (if applicable).

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Personal Statement Guidelines: Your personal statement should cover:

Your background and educational journey.

Your passion for engineering, science, or a related field.

Academic and extracurricular achievements.

Challenges you’ve overcome.

Career goals and alignment with NIPES’s mission.

Skills gained from the NIPES course: Describe the skills you learned from the free NIPES courses and how they contribute to your academic or career development.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be evaluated based on:

NIPES student membership status.

Quality and content of the personal statement.

Demonstrated passion for the skills

Completion of two NIPES courses and explanation of learned skills.

Alignment with NIPES values and mission.

BENEFIT:

Total Scholarship Amount: ₦1,000,000

Number of Awards: 5

Amount per Recipient: ₦200,000

Duration: One academic year

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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS PROGRAMMES 2026/2027

Application Deadline: Friday, 5th June 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EAT.

LOCATION: Uganda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University aims to deepen inclusive university education and support 1,000 young people from Africa to access quality education and transition into dignified and fulfilling work. This is achieved by providing scholarships to academically talented young men and women from Sub-Saharan Africa whose access to higher education is constrained by social and economic barriers.

Makerere University is pleased to announce 13 master’s scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for students joining the Makerere University Main Campus in the 2026/2027 academic year.

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University’s main campus

An applicant must belong to one of the following categories: 

Refugee or Internally Displaced Person (IDP) 

Young persons with disabilities  

International students

Young people living in a refugee host community

Young people from underrepresented ethnic groups in Uganda

Other Ugandan youth

The applicant must have applied for admission to Makerere University’s main campus for 2026/2027.

The applicant must have completed their undergraduate education in an African country.

The applicant should be experiencing financial constraints that limit their ability to afford graduate education.

The applicant must not be a holder of any other scholarship.

The applicant must not be pursuing or have completed any Master’s degree studies.

The applicant must have demonstrated engagement in leadership and/or community service.

The applicant must be 35 years or younger at the application deadline. 

Applicants in the refugee, Internally Displaced Persons and s young persons with disabilities categories must be under 40 years of age at the application deadline.

A refugee applicant must hold a valid Refugee Identity card or Family Attestation documentation.

The applicant must have applied for degree programmes prioritised under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Click here to view the list of priority programmes.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further selection engagements.

Applicants are advised to read the application guidelines before completing the form.

BENEFIT:

Makerere University is pleased to announce 13 fully funded master’s scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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