MAYONE SCHOLARSHIPS

Brief description:  The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world. Host Institution(s):  Oxford University in UK Level/Fields of study:  Subject to limited restrictions, Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford. Number of Scholarships:  A class of 95 Scholars is selected each year Target group:  Students from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine (SJLP), United Arab Emirates, United States, West Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Scholarship value/inclusions/d...

Brief description:  The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.  Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. Host Institution(s):  ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program. Field(s) of study:  Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture,  environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. Only programs offered at the participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are elig...

Brief description:  The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a research higher degree at Flinders University. Host Institution(s):  Flinders University, Australia Level/Field(s) of study:  Full-time research higher degree (Research Doctorate degree or Research Masters degree) offered at the University Number of Awards:  Up to 10 Target group:  Citizens of any overseas country except New Zealand Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:  The scholarship covers the international student tuition fees, a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $27,082 (2018 rate), and an establishment allowance of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares. The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. Eligibility: • Applicants must satisfy the University’...

Brief description:  The DRD offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year for applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, to pursue development-related Masters and PhD studies. Host Institution(s):  University of the Western Cape, South Africa/Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum, Germany Field of study:  Scholarships are available for full-time students of: • MA in Development Studies • Master in Public Administration • the different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC) •  the MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme, next deadline 30 November 2019 – separate online application platform, access and guidelines via “How to apply” section of the Bochum programme or via the course homepage) Number of Awards:  Limited Target group:  The scholarships are intended for nationals of Sub-saharan African countries. Scholarship value/inclusions:  Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances ...