International Student House Residential Scholarships: International Students House and its sister charity International Students Trust provide a range of Residential Scholarships for students from the developing world.

The Residential Scholarship provides free accommodation at ISH for up to one year.

Under certain circumstances this may be extended.

The scholarships provided are worth £600,000 a year.

The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate courses or less frequently for an undergraduate course, where the university is prepared to waive the 3 years tuition fees.

To be considered for an ISH Residential Scholarships applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be from a developing country (excludes North America, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and all countries in the European Economic Area)
• Studying at a publicly funded college/university in London (visit www.hefce.ac.uk/UniColl/ for a list of publicly funded colleges/universities)
• Studying on a full time degree level course
• Applicants must be in receipt of a scholarship to meet their tuition fees. Strong preference will be given to students who have been offered a tuition fee scholarship from their relevant university.
• Applicants must be in financial need
• Students should have a good academic record
• Must be returning to their home country on completion of their studies

Awards are usually made for one academic year only.

Because of this heavy preference is given to people who are on one-year Masters degrees, or to students entering the final year of a PhD or Bachelors degree.

Scholarship Application Process

International Students House has special arrangements in place with partner institutions to take a set number of scholarship students from their courses and therefore we do not accept individual applications from those who will be studying at the following institutions:

• University of Westminster
• London Metropolitan University
• Development and Planning Unit, University College London
• Institute of Archaeology, University College London
• Institute of Child Health, University College London
• International Centre for Eye Health, LSHTM

As part of this agreement students who are recommended to us directly by the university/college are considered.

All forms must be returned by end of June

For more information and scholarship applications, see: International Student House Residential Scholarships

Get International Student House Residential Scholarships

International Student House Residential Scholarships: International Students House and its sister charity International Students Trust provide a range of Residential Scholarships for students from the developing world.

The Residential Scholarship provides free accommodation at ISH for up to one year.

Under certain circumstances this may be extended.

The scholarships provided are worth £600,000 a year.

The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate courses or less frequently for an undergraduate course, where the university is prepared to waive the 3 years tuition fees.

To be considered for an ISH Residential Scholarships applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be from a developing country (excludes North America, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and all countries in the European Economic Area)
• Studying at a publicly funded college/university in London (visit www.hefce.ac.uk/UniColl/ for a list of publicly funded colleges/universities)
• Studying on a full time degree level course
• Applicants must be in receipt of a scholarship to meet their tuition fees. Strong preference will be given to students who have been offered a tuition fee scholarship from their relevant university.
• Applicants must be in financial need
• Students should have a good academic record
• Must be returning to their home country on completion of their studies

Awards are usually made for one academic year only.

Because of this heavy preference is given to people who are on one-year Masters degrees, or to students entering the final year of a PhD or Bachelors degree.

Scholarship Application Process

International Students House has special arrangements in place with partner institutions to take a set number of scholarship students from their courses and therefore we do not accept individual applications from those who will be studying at the following institutions:

• University of Westminster
• London Metropolitan University
• Development and Planning Unit, University College London
• Institute of Archaeology, University College London
• Institute of Child Health, University College London
• International Centre for Eye Health, LSHTM

As part of this agreement students who are recommended to us directly by the university/college are considered.

All forms must be returned by end of June

For more information and scholarship applications, see: International Student House Residential Scholarships

Get International Student House Residential Scholarships

International Student House Residential Scholarships: International Students House and its sister charity International Students Trust provide a range of Residential Scholarships for students from the developing world.

The Residential Scholarship provides free accommodation at ISH for up to one year.

Under certain circumstances this may be extended.

The scholarships provided are worth £600,000 a year.

The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate courses or less frequently for an undergraduate course, where the university is prepared to waive the 3 years tuition fees.

To be considered for an ISH Residential Scholarships applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be from a developing country (excludes North America, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and all countries in the European Economic Area)
• Studying at a publicly funded college/university in London (visit www.hefce.ac.uk/UniColl/ for a list of publicly funded colleges/universities)
• Studying on a full time degree level course
• Applicants must be in receipt of a scholarship to meet their tuition fees. Strong preference will be given to students who have been offered a tuition fee scholarship from their relevant university.
• Applicants must be in financial need
• Students should have a good academic record
• Must be returning to their home country on completion of their studies

Awards are usually made for one academic year only.

Because of this heavy preference is given to people who are on one-year Masters degrees, or to students entering the final year of a PhD or Bachelors degree.

Scholarship Application Process

International Students House has special arrangements in place with partner institutions to take a set number of scholarship students from their courses and therefore we do not accept individual applications from those who will be studying at the following institutions:

• University of Westminster
• London Metropolitan University
• Development and Planning Unit, University College London
• Institute of Archaeology, University College London
• Institute of Child Health, University College London
• International Centre for Eye Health, LSHTM

As part of this agreement students who are recommended to us directly by the university/college are considered.

All forms must be returned by end of June

For more information and scholarship applications, see: International Student House Residential Scholarships

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The job of the legal advisor intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The legal advisor works under the day-to-day supervision of the programmes director and in coordination with the legal officers.

Requirements:

1. English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the legal advisor must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic or one of the languages of refugee nationalities in Egypt is a decided asset.

2. A background in law and/or experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers.

3. A Bachelors degree in law or an LLM is preferred, but other Masters degrees or equivalent experience in a related field are also acceptable.

Application Procedure

To apply for an internship placement please send the following:

a) Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d) Contact details and email addresses for three references

e) Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Legal Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships[at]amera-uk.org

Aply for Legal Advisor Intern in Egypt

The job of the legal advisor intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The legal advisor works under the day-to-day supervision of the programmes director and in coordination with the legal officers.

Requirements:

1. English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the legal advisor must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic or one of the languages of refugee nationalities in Egypt is a decided asset.

2. A background in law and/or experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers.

3. A Bachelors degree in law or an LLM is preferred, but other Masters degrees or equivalent experience in a related field are also acceptable.

Application Procedure

To apply for an internship placement please send the following:

a) Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d) Contact details and email addresses for three references

e) Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Legal Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships[at]amera-uk.org

The job of the legal advisor intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The legal advisor works under the day-to-day supervision of the programmes director and in coordination with the legal officers.

Requirements:

1. English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the legal advisor must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic or one of the languages of refugee nationalities in Egypt is a decided asset.

2. A background in law and/or experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers.

3. A Bachelors degree in law or an LLM is preferred, but other Masters degrees or equivalent experience in a related field are also acceptable.

Application Procedure

To apply for an internship placement please send the following:

a) Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d) Contact details and email addresses for three references

e) Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Legal Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships[at]amera-uk.org

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West Africa Scholarship Scheme: Durham University will be awarding three postgraduate scholarships to outstanding candidates from West Africa. Each scholarship is awarded in the form of a one-year postgraduate taught tuition fee waiver; one each in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health, Faculty of Science and Durham Business School.

This means that students do not have to pay for their tuition fees but are only responsible for accommodation and living costs during their stay in the UK. As an example, UKBA recommend that students have GBP 600 per month for living costs and a 50 week stay in Ustinov, Durham’s postgraduate College costs approximately, GBP 6,000.

Application criteria:

• Hold a first class bachelors degree from a West African institution and satisfy the admissions requirement of your chosen course, including English Language proficiency
• Be a national from, and residing in, one of the above listed countries
• Liable to pay fees at the overseas student rate
• Intending to start your course of study in September
• Submit with your initial application a one page statement of purpose. This should include your eligibility for the award, your motivation for taking the course and coming to the UK and any relevant extra-curricular activities/work experience.

Application procedure:

• All students who meet the above criteria will automatically be considered for the scholarship
• The deadline for applications in order to be considered for the award is 30 April
• Applications will be considered by a panel of senior academics from the relevant faculties
• Successful students will be informed by 1 July

Eligible countries:

• Benin
• Cameroon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Togo

Eligible subjects:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Management
• Marketing
• Geography
• Law
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Policy and Health
• Sociology
• Social Work

The scholarship scheme is awarded on a competitive basis. Each award will be made to students on the basis of academic excellence. The statement of purpose will be used to help further judge students.

For more information and scholarship application, see; West Africa Scholarship Scheme

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The coalition for health promotion and social development, a national health rights organization and the action aid are to recruit professionals who can work under minimum supervision to fill the following posts: programme manager- community empowerment programme, programme assistant- community empowerment programme, programme officer administrative and human resource, programme officer research and monitoring, programme officer communications and documentations.

On the other hand, action aid is an international development agency working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and theCaribbean. Its mission is to work with poor and excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and inequality that cause it. Action aid is launching a web and print publications to provide regular, timely, accurate, and clear information on social, economic, and environment dimensions ofUganda’s oil and gas exploration and production.

Staff writers are required immediately to support the organisation’s effort. Applicants must have bachelors’ degree and be able to demonstrate strong research and writing skills.

Ultimate Media

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President Museveni appointed Jessica Alupo (holds a degree in education) as the Minister for Education and appointed Dr. Muyingo who holds a PhD in Education to deputize her.

The voters who declined to be named told this writer that the proper equation would be that Alupo deputizes Muyingo and not vice versa. Sources tell us that Muyingo has been overheard complaining to his pals that Alupo doesnt qualifies to be a minister he deputizes.

By Christine Kate

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