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AFRICAN SOCIAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 4 August, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DO Take Action and DEAL Capital are excited to announce the launch of the African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF), a transformative opportunity for young leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. This fellowship program equips fellows with the knowledge, opportunities, resources, and network needed to lead a successful career, access opportunities, become a global leader in their field, and most importantly, shape the future of their community, country, Africa, and the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

You are a leader or interested in becoming a Leader. You want to be a force for good and change in your Community or Nation.

Your want to Improve your economic condition, access local and global job or internship opportunities or want to build a stable career.

You have a desire to become an influential figure and a powerful force in your industry or sector in the near future.

You want to access and leverage local and global opportunities and networks such as Scholarships, conferences etc.

BENEFIT:

Project Funding: Selected fellows will have access to funding opportunities to support their community projects or social enterprises.

Global Exposure: Opportunities for international travel and participation in conferences and events.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse network of global leaders and changemakers committed to social and economic development in Africa and the African Diaspora.

Mentorship and Support: Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders, renowned personalities, and distinguished change agents from both Africa and the diaspora.

Comprehensive Training: Access to professional development and leadership training tailored to foster personal growth and career enhancement.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA COMMONWEALTH DOCTORAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 11th September 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours. As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for three doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship is known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.

ELIGIBILITY:

The UP Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth countries, except South Africans.

Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria and commence in 2025.

Applicant must have submitted an application to study at UP for the 2025 academic year.

Each Applicant must have identified a potential supervisor.

Each Applicant must have submitted academic records to the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applicants must have completed their postgraduate/Master’s degree no less than two years prior to applying to UP for admission for the 2025 academic year.

Applicants who are older than 40 years of age do not qualify for this scholarship.

PhD and Masters students currently registered or who previously studied at the University of Pretoria are not eligible to apply.

BENEFIT:

The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R184 000 p.a.
This amount must be used to cover the following student costs:
Accommodation and living costs.
Fees p.a.
Medical Aid.
Books/Stationery.

Supplementary Funds: The Commonwealth Scholarship holder may hold supplementary external bursaries/grants/scholarships with a maximum total value of awards, including this scholarship, of R300 000.00 p.a. The UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship must be the primary award.

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