2017 MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development

 

MINDS offers scholarships to Africans who wish to pursue post-graduate studies within Africa, outside of their own countries. Through tailored leadership development activities, the MINDS Scholarship Program aims to nurture leaders who have a continental development mindset; leaders who will facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African countries.  

MINDS scholarships are applicable to full-time studies of a one or two year Honors or Master's degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below). MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied.  

The scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

• Tuition,
•  Accommodation and meals,
• One return ticket per duration of studies,
• A fixed stipend.

Individuals with a Pan-African outlook, demonstrated leadership ability and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside their home country are invited to apply for the scholarships. 

Eligibility Criteria

MINDS scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process.  To be considered for a MINDS scholarship, you must:

• Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country;  
• Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year;
• Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study;
• Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form;
• Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation. 

Applying for a MINDS Scholarship

MINDS is currently receiving applications from students who commence their studies in 2017. Interested individuals are invited to submit applications as soon as they receive official acceptance from a MINDS preferred university at which they wish to study. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you can submit your application by clicking on the link below. Please have the following documents scanned, saved and ready for uploading. All documents uploaded must be in PDF format. Each attachment  should not exceed 2MB  in size.

• A copy of the data/ bio page of your passport.
• A certified academic transcript/ results slip of the last two years of study.
• A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter must:
• Be addressed to the applicant.
• State the degree which the applicant has been accepted to study.
• State the academic year at which the degree will commence.
• State the duration of the course (e.g. one year).
• A copy of a valid study permit or visa OR proof of application.
• A detailed CV/ Resume of not more than four (4) single sided pages.
• Two reference letters (of not more than 3 pages each) addressing the applicant's demonstration of integrity, their competency and/or potential as a leader and their commitment to the development of the African continent.        

For more information please visit:

http://minds-africa.org/ScholarshipProgram.html

2017 AIMS Structured Master's Applications August intake

 

source: opportunitiesforafricans.com

The AIMS Master’s degree in the mathematical sciences is a unique, innovative program providing problem-solving and computational skills as well as exposure to cutting edge fields.

Key features:

• Courses taught by outstanding African and international lecturers and supported by a team of resident tutors
• Students and lecturers sharing a 24-hour learning environment
• A climate of highly interactive teaching where students are encouraged to learn together through questioning and discovery
• Emphasis on computational methods and scientific computing with 24/7 access to computer labs and the internet
• A pan-African student body including a minimum of 30% women
• AIMS graduates progressing to top advanced degree programs and careers in Africa and all over the world.

Requirements:

• Applicants should hold, or anticipate completing by the start date of the AIMS course, a 4-year university degree in mathematics, or any science or engineering subject with a significant mathematics component.
• An applicant’s record should demonstrate strong aptitude in mathematics, leadership and community service
• Women applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Process
Each applicant’s dossier will be evaluated in light of prior educational opportunities available to them. Potential applicants must demonstrate both a high degree of motivation and the ability to complete the course successfully. Applications open on 1 December, and Master’s degree applicants are strongly advised to apply before 19 March for courses beginning in August. Accepted applicants will be notified by May. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Master’s degrees are awarded in partnership with leading local academic institutions affiliated with AIMS centres.

Financial Assistance
There are no course fees for successful Master’s degree applicants. Full bursaries covering tuition, accommodation, meals and travel costs are also awarded to successful applicants.

Deadline: March, 2017.

To apply, visit:
http://applications.nexteinstein.org