African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

Applications called for African Guest Writer Scholarship

African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

Applications called for African Guest Writer Scholarship

African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

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The IMF Fund Internship Program provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursing an advanced degree/Ph.D. in macroeconomics or a related field to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the institution’s mission.

The IMF Fund Internships are offered to about 50 graduate students each year.

Thirty-five (35) to 40 internships are undertaken during the summer between May and October, and another 10 to 15 are done during the winter from November to April.

Who Should Apply:

• should be within one or two years of completing their Ph.D. in macroeconomics or relevant field;
• must be in student status, i.e., must be returning to university after their internship;
• typically are below the age of 30;have an excellent command of English (both written and oral); and
• must possess strong quantitative and computer skills.

Salary and Benefits

IMF interns receive:

• salary comparable to senior level support staff:
• round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university; and
• limited medical insurance coverage.

Online applications are initially screened to determine whether a candidate has the minimum qualifications to be considered for the program.

Following this, the most promising candidates are identified and a table containing information on each candidate is prepared.

This information, along with a copy of each candidate’s application and/or CV, is forwarded to participating departments for consideration.

Departments are asked to advise the Human Resources Department of their preferences among candidates, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Applications Deadlines:

For more information regarding the online application please see; IMF Fund Internship Program

The IMF Fund Internship Program provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursing an advanced degree/Ph.D. in macroeconomics or a related field to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the institution’s mission.

The IMF Fund Internships are offered to about 50 graduate students each year.

Thirty-five (35) to 40 internships are undertaken during the summer between May and October, and another 10 to 15 are done during the winter from November to April.

Who Should Apply:

• should be within one or two years of completing their Ph.D. in macroeconomics or relevant field;
• must be in student status, i.e., must be returning to university after their internship;
• typically are below the age of 30;have an excellent command of English (both written and oral); and
• must possess strong quantitative and computer skills.

Salary and Benefits

IMF interns receive:

• salary comparable to senior level support staff:
• round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university; and
• limited medical insurance coverage.

Online applications are initially screened to determine whether a candidate has the minimum qualifications to be considered for the program.

Following this, the most promising candidates are identified and a table containing information on each candidate is prepared.

This information, along with a copy of each candidate’s application and/or CV, is forwarded to participating departments for consideration.

Departments are asked to advise the Human Resources Department of their preferences among candidates, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Applications Deadlines:

For more information regarding the online application please see; IMF Fund Internship Program

The IMF Fund Internship Program provides an opportunity for highly promising graduate students pursing an advanced degree/Ph.D. in macroeconomics or a related field to gain a better understanding of the IMF’s work and contribute to the institution’s mission.

The IMF Fund Internships are offered to about 50 graduate students each year.

Thirty-five (35) to 40 internships are undertaken during the summer between May and October, and another 10 to 15 are done during the winter from November to April.

Who Should Apply:

• should be within one or two years of completing their Ph.D. in macroeconomics or relevant field;
• must be in student status, i.e., must be returning to university after their internship;
• typically are below the age of 30;have an excellent command of English (both written and oral); and
• must possess strong quantitative and computer skills.

Salary and Benefits

IMF interns receive:

• salary comparable to senior level support staff:
• round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university; and
• limited medical insurance coverage.

Online applications are initially screened to determine whether a candidate has the minimum qualifications to be considered for the program.

Following this, the most promising candidates are identified and a table containing information on each candidate is prepared.

This information, along with a copy of each candidate’s application and/or CV, is forwarded to participating departments for consideration.

Departments are asked to advise the Human Resources Department of their preferences among candidates, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Applications Deadlines:

For more information regarding the online application please see; IMF Fund Internship Program

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Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet its high admission standards which include appropriate TOEFL score, GRE and an excellent CGPA from a recognized university.

A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) or 2:1 in the British system, minimum TOEFL score of 577, and a minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 are the basic requirements without which an applicant will most likely not be considered.

Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:

• 100% tuition fee scholarship
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Medical Insurance
• Housing in a single unit apartment (at the Masdar campus)
• International students will receive reimbursement of travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies.

Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student’s home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.

• Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
• A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance).
• No bond or conditions to the scholarship upon graduation

The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.

For more information visit: MASDAR Institute Graduate Scholarship

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Japan/World Bank Graduate scholarship Program: The Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program scholarship provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master’s degree or its equivalent.

Value – $ 32,000 per annum.

Grant award period: 1 year

If the academic program is longer than one year, it may be renewed for a second consecutive year or a portion thereof.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be between the ages of 25 and 45.
• Have at least 2, preferably 4 to 5, years of recent full-time professional work experience
• Have a university degree
• Have good health & good character

The scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, covering:

• Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period
• In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip
• Tuition and the cost of basic medical and accident insurance usually obtained through the university
• A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.

Deadline: March 31 every year.

For more scholarship information and application, see: Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme Website

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