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WITS-TUB-UNILAG URBAN LAB MASTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN STUDENTS

Application Deadline:  30 September 2024.

LOCATION: South Africa

The Wits-TUB-UNILAG scholarship call is now open for sub-saharan African nationals. The call is for potential masters students who would like to study the Master of Urban Studies in the field of Urban Management MUS (UM) at Wits University in Johannesburg.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships apply to the 1 year full time degree of Master of Urban Studies in the field of Urban Management MUS (UM) at Wits University in Johannesburg, supported by the Wits-TUBUNILAG Urban Lab programme.

This call is open for applicants who are from sub-Saharan African countries other than South Africa. A separate call for South Africans will be open soon. For all applicants whose highest degree was not obtained in South Africa, a proof of application for assessment of their degrees by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be attached to the scholarship application.

Selected students will be required to be self-sufficient from February to April 2025, as their living allowance will be paid in the month of May. They will be responsible for organizing their own travel to Johannesburg, their accommodation in Johannesburg and other related costs.

The due date to apply for admission into the MUS (UM) is 31 July 2024. The due date to apply for the scholarship is 30 September 2024.

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to Ms Taki Sithagu, taki.sithagu@wits.ac.za by 30 September 2024.

BENEFIT:

The master‘s scholarship covers the duration of one academic year. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract stipulating the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship includes:

Full tuition fee,

Monthly stipend (living expenses covering: subsistence expenses and accommodation expenses),

Travel from home country/place of origin,

Student medical aid (12 months).

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DJ CARES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below

IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.

Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year

Must have spent at least 2yrs in university

Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).

Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c 

Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.

Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.

Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.

My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.

Students who have successfully written their essay will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them fill in their data and upload essay.

Note: file must be in pdf format.

BENEFIT:

A Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. 

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