African Students Forum

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Incentive offered by:
J.W. & Elizabeth W. Fulbright Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad

Type of Incentive:
Supports a year of study abroad for undergraduate students of the humanities and classics. An interest (but not necessarily a major) in one of the following fields: literature, history (including theatre, art, and music history), jurisprudence, philosophy, archaeology, comparative languages, and those aspects of the social sciences that employ philosophical or historical approaches.

Contacts:
University of Arkansas

722 W. Maple St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Phone: (479)-575-7582

Application Time Frame:
February 1 annually

Eligibility:
Students must be currently enrolled undergraduates in Fulbright College, be at least sophomores at the time of application, and have already applied for one or more approved study abroad programs in a desired country. The Office of Study Abroad in the Fulbright Institute will assist with this process

Special Requirements:


How to apply:
Send Applications to:
University of Arkansas
722 W. Maple St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Phone: (479)-575-7582
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Incentive offered by:
Honors College Study Abroad Grants

Type of Incentive:
Through a generous gift from the Walton Foundation, the Honors College is able to offer up to 40 supplemental grants for study abroad. These grants are competitive. Students will be selected on the basis of academic accomplishments with consideration given to the remaining financial need for the study abroad experience. Awards will vary based on that need.

Contacts:
University of Arkansas
722 W. Maple St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Phone: (479)-575-7582

Application Time Frame:
October 15 for the following spring; February 15 for the following summer, fall, and year-long awards

Eligibility:
Students must be active participants in the Honors College at the time of application and award. Competitive students generally have a 3.5 or higher and have taken a minimum of six hours of honors credit prior to application.

Special Requirements:
Students who are planning to study in a non-English speaking country are encouraged to complete the second semester of intermediate study (i.e. CHIN 2013, FREN 2013, GERM 2013, ITAL 2013, JAPN 2013, SPAN 2003, etc.) or the equivalent of the target country if availability of courses permits

How to apply:
Apply to: University of Arkansas
722 W. Maple St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
United States
Phone: (479)-575-7582
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Incentive offered by:
The George Murray Scholarship

Type of Incentive:
The purpose of the scholarships is to enable graduates of the University of Adelaide to undertake further postgraduate or postdoctoral research in approved universities or other institutions outside of Australia.

Contacts:
The University of Adelaide

Level 5, Oliphant Building
Adelaide, South Australia 5005
Australia
Phone: (08) 8303 5208
Fax: +61 (08) 8303 4401

Application Time Frame:
October 31st of every year

Eligibility:
Any candidate can apply, with clear fefinition of the course to undertake

Special Requirements:
Application forms are available approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the closing date.

How to apply:
Senr Application to:
The University of Adelaide
Level 5, Oliphant Building
Adelaide, South Australia 5005
Australia
Phone: (08) 8303 5208
Fax: +61 (08) 8303 4401
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Incentive offered by:
DiversityAbroad Study Abroad Scholarship

Type of Incentive:
Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with AIFS, will offer twenty, $1,000 scholarships for fall 2008, spring 2009 and summer 2009 study abroad.

Contacts:
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
United States
Phone: (800) - 727-2437
Fax: (203) - 399-5597

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates at a university or community college based in the United States. Students must participate in a study abroad program offered by a Diversity Abroad member organization.

Special Requirements:


How to apply:
Send Applications to:
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
United States
Phone: (800) - 727-2437
Fax: (203) - 399-5597
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Incentive offered by:
IES Gearen Dublin & Developing Regions Scholarship

Type of Incentive:
John Gearen, a member of the IES Board of Directors for many years and past chair of the Board for six years, is a leading real estate attorney and Rhodes Scholar who is involved in numerous philanthropic causes. Mr. Gearen has generously established this scholarship to support students who have an interest in studying on the IES Dublin program or at another IES Center in a developing region of the world (Argentina, Chile, China, Ecuador, India, or South Africa). Preference is given to students interested in Ireland.

Contacts:
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)

33 North, LaSalle Street
15th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 62602
United States
Phone: 1.800.995.2300
Fax: 1.312.944.1448

Application Time Frame:
Fall/Academic Year: May 1
Spring/Calendar Year: November 1

Eligibility:
* Open to students who have applied to and/or been accepted to an IES Abroad fall, spring, academic year or calendar year program in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, India, Ireland or South Africa. Prefernce is given to students interested in Ireland. You must be accepted to and attend an IES Abroad program in order to receive one of these scholarships.
* Mimimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (out of 4.0) required
* The scholarship recipient will be required to present a brief written statement to Mr. Gearen. Guidelines will be provided with notice of award.

Special Requirements:
Return Requirement: If awarded one of these scholarships, at the conclusion of the IES Abroad program you agree to submit a 1-page statement about your experience abroad, including how it has affected you personally, professionally, and academically and how this scholarship supported your endeavors. Once submitted, this statement becomes property of IES Abroad and excerpts may be used in any/all IES Abroad electronic and printed publications.

How to apply:
Send application to:
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
33 North, LaSalle Street
15th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 62602
United States
Phone: 1.800.995.2300
Fax: 1.312.944.1448
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Incentive offered by:
University of Kansas OSA Scholarship

Type of Incentive:
Open to University of Kansas students only. Office of Study Abroad (OSA) scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and your
personal statement.

Contacts:
University of Kansas

KU Office of Study Abroad
1410 Jayhawk Blvd
108 Lippincott Hall
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7515
United States
Phone: 785.864.3742
Fax: 785.864.5040

Application Time Frame:
March 1: Summer/Academic Year/Fall Semester
October 1: Spring Semester/Winter Break or Spring Break

Eligibility:
* Students must have submitted a complete application to a study abroad program through OSA by
the scholarship deadline to be considered for awards.

* Students on Student Initiated Programs (SIPs) must have applied to the host institution and must have completed the OSA SIP application.

Special Requirements:


How to apply:
Send Applications to:
University of Kansas
KU Office of Study Abroad
1410 Jayhawk Blvd
108 Lippincott Hall
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7515
United States
Phone: 785.864.3742
Fax: 785.864.5040
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Incentive offered by:
CFUW Elizabeth Massey Award

Type of Incentive:
The CFUW Elizabeth Massey Award, established in 2006, is in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW, whose life was greatly enriched by her love of creative arts.

Contacts:
Canadian Federation of University Women

251 Bank Street, Suite 305
Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X3
Canada
Phone: 613 234 8252
Fax: 613 234 8221

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
Eligibility for these fellowships and awards is restricted to women.

Special Requirements:
For post-graduate studies in music, painting or sculpture in Canada or abroad.

How to apply:
Write Proposals to:
Canadian Federation of University Women
251 Bank Street, Suite 305
Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X3
Canada
Phone: 613 234 8252
Fax: 613 234 8221
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Incentive offered by:
International Students Masters Scholarships

Type of Incentive:
A 3,000 GBP scholarship will be awarded to up to twelve privately funded, full fee paying, international master's students.

Contacts:
British Council United States

British Council
3100 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20008-3600
United States
Phone: (202) 462-1340

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
Applicants must have accepted an unconditional offer on one of the following MSc programmes: MSc Advanced Computer Science; MSc Computer Science; MSc Internet Software Systems; MSc Computer Security; MSc Natural Computation; MSc Intelligent Systems Engineering. These scholarships are open to students from outside the EU.

Special Requirements:


How to apply:
Send applications to:
British Council United States
British Council
3100 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20008-3600
United States
Phone: (202) 462-1340
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Incentive offered by:
International Institute Fund for Performances, Films, and Exhibitions

Type of Incentive:
The International Institute provides support for performances, films and related programs, exhibitions, and activities that make substantial contributions to international learning on the University of Michigan campus and in the Ann Arbor community. Events must be held on campus and cost sharing is required. Proposals that involve original curation, research and instruction will be given priority.

Contacts:
The University of Michigan

4108 Modern Languages Building
812 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1275
United States
Phone: (734) 764-5344
Fax: (734) 764-8163

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
Grants are available to faculty and graduate and professional school students.
Applications must be submitted 90 days in advance of proposed activity

Special Requirements:


How to apply:
Applications are welcome by:
The University of Michigan
4108 Modern Languages Building
812 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1275
United States
Phone: (734) 764-5344
Fax: (734) 764-8163
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Incentive offered by:
Misys Foundation Scholarships

Type of Incentive:
Thanks to the generosity of the Misys Charitable Foundation, we are able to offer two scholarships worth 5,000 GBP each to Cambridge MBA students with backgrounds in the IT sector.

Contacts:
British Council United States

British Council
3100 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20008-3600
United States
Phone: (202) 462-1340

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
he scholarships are merit and needs-based: the Misys Foundation Trustees aim to support very able students who would find it difficult to undertake an MBA without financial assistance.

Special Requirements:
Recipients will be required to submit a report on their academic progress during and after the programme.

How to apply:
Send proposals to:
British Council
3100 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20008-3600
United States
Phone: (202) 462-1340
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Incentive offered by:
International Foundation Year Bursary

Type of Incentive:
The School of Electronic and Electrical Enginering offers an automatic bursary to all new international fee paying students to the School, entering Level 1.

Contacts:
Marketing Department
Faculty of Engineering
The University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Email - marketing@engineering.leeds.ac.uk

Application Time Frame:
Open can apply yearly

Eligibility:
Successfully completed the IFY at Leeds and studying for one of the undergraduate degrees in engineering or computing in the Faculty of Engineering.

Special Requirements:
Automatic to privately funded students who have successfully completed the International Foundation Year at Leeds.

How to apply:
Apply to: Marketing Department
Faculty of Engineering
The University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Email - marketing@engineering.leeds.ac.uk
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