MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity – 2017 Rolling Competition The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity is a US $50 million challenge fund. The guiding principles behind this fund are: a) Impact: Projects must have a positive effect on the rural poor through job creation, reduced vulnerability, income generation and productivity gains. b) … [Read more...]
University of Westminster Full Time Masters Scholarships for International Students
This prestigious scholarship was set up with the aim of providing students from developing countries with a fully funded opportunity to pursue a full-time Masters degree at the University. Scholarship Overview The University of Westminster has many great scholarships – see the link below for the list. This post will highlight one of the best - The Vice-Chancellor … [Read more...]
Master Programs and Scholarships for International Students in Flanders, Belgium
VLIR-UOS Scholarships in Belgium The VLIR-UOS scholarship program fosters academic cooperation between institutions of higher learning in Flanders, Belgium, and those in developing countries. Citizens of targeted countries get the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to contribute significantly to sustainable development in their country of … [Read more...]
University of Westminster Fully Sponsored International Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Westminster's International Undergraduate Scholarship is highly competitive, attracting several hundred applications every year. Any international student from a developing country who wishes to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University can apply for this scholarship. Scholarship Overview Several awards are offered to assist … [Read more...]
Australian Development Scholarships – Masters Degree for International Students
Australian Development Scholarships offer a Full Master’s Scholarship Australian Development Scholarships have increased in popularity in recent years, as most of the recipients of these scholarships get the opportunity to discover their leadership potential. In addition, beneficiaries join a host of talented individuals who contribute to sustainable and lasting change … [Read more...]
Aga Khan International Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme was set up with the primary aim of giving international students the opportunity to become productive scholars and effective leaders. This programme gives priority to scholars interested in pursuing courses at the Masters level. Scholarship Overview The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of … [Read more...]
MasterCardFDN@RUFORUM Scholarships 2017/2018, Gulu University
The MasterCard Foundation, in collaboration with educational institutions in Africa, has committed to educating over 15,000 scholars at secondary and tertiary levels. Scholarships at the undergraduate and Master’s level target individuals who have a strong desire to see their communities improve in the areas of economic growth and social development. Scholarship … [Read more...]
Graduate Development Scholarships in New Zealand
New Zealand, through its development scholarships, gives people from targeted countries the opportunity to undertake development-related studies. Recipients are equipped with knowledge and skills that make them agents of change in their country of origin. In addition, those who go through this program join a network of high-achieving, development-minded … [Read more...]
2017/2018 MastercardFDN@RUFORUM Scholarship Award
The MasterCard Foundation, in collaboration with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), is committed to educating scholars at the tertiary level, making them agents of change within their communities. The aim of this partnership is to transform the African agricultural university into a meaningful contributor to growth and development … [Read more...]
*MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University
Full Tuition for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Scholarship Overview The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Through financial, academic, social and post-graduation support, The Scholars Program will ensure that young people are … [Read more...]