Jamaica Commonwealth Scholarship: The Government of Jamaica offers one Commonwealth Scholarship annually.

The award is open to citizens of any Commonwealth country, and is tenable at the University of the West Indies.

The award is intended primarily for postgraduate study, but candidates for undergraduate courses may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must normally be Commonwealth citizens or British protected persons resident in countries of the Commonwealth other than Jamaica and by the time of taking up the awards in October should be graduates of a university or college in their countries or holders of equivalent qualifications.
• The scholarship is open to both men and women who will not have reached their 35th birthday by 1st October in the year of award. In special circumstances applications may be accepted from candidates over 35 years of age.
• Successful candidates whose native language is not English may be required to sit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
• The successful candidate will be required to submit a medical certificate.

The emoluments are intended to cover expenses of travel, living and study during the tenure of the scholarship, and will consist of:-

• fares (normally tourist class air rates) to the West Indies and return on expiry of the scholarship; in the case of a married scholar accompanied by a spouse-half the return passage will be paid in respect of the spouse, provided the duration of the course is more than one academic year;
• approved tuition, laboratory and examination fees;
• personal maintenance allowance at the rate of J$5,400 or TT$ 12,000.00 or B’dos$ 10,000.00 per annum for graduates;
• a maximum grant of J$500.00 or TT$l,400.00 or B’dos$l,400.00 per annum for approved books and apparatus;
• a grant for expenses of approved travel in connection with the course of up to the equivalent of 33100.00 per year;
• a clothing allowance of the equivalent of 13150.00 for scholars from temperate countries;
• for married scholars accompanied by their spouses, a marriage allowance of the equivalent of 33800.00 per annum. This allowance will be payable only to scholars who were married at the time of their application and will not be payable in respect of a spouse who holds a scholarship or who is in paid employment.

Email enquiries: csfpout [at] acu.ac.uk

For further details, and application materials, contact: Jamaica Commonwealth Scholarship

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She had a black bag that was lying near her body. Late Justine Nalugya was a resident of Kamuli zone in Kireka, Wakiso district. The legal Advisor of DP, Mukasa Fred Denis Mbidde says the members of opposition want the government to release a report about Nalugya’s death detailing what the government can do in future to curb suicide.

Central Police Station commander, James Ruhweza says that the police is not yet in position to release a report because the information about the deceased was still scanty. He says the police have pictures and the sketch of the place Nalugya died. Her body was taken to Mulago hospital for a postmortem report.

The policeman says the preliminary   report indicates that arrived at the 14th Floor of the building that accommodates the NSSF offices and registered in the visitors’ book at about 11.00am in the names of Olivia Nalugya (although it was later discovered that she was Justine Nalugya). According to the visitors’ book, Nalugya wanted to meet some one called Peter. Nalugya according to details at the police stood near a balcony at the 14th Floor, looking down. She then looked up before throwing down her bag, shoes and immediately after pulled her skirt up and jumped to her death. There was a big bang and she did not say a word or move. The whole place was littered with brains, meat and blood.

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Shock and grief befell on people of Kampala on Friday morning when a woman jumped from the 14th floor of Workers House building and died.

The woman was identified as Justine Nalugya, a resident of Kampala district. The relatives to the deceased said that Nalugya was so stressed because she had a degree from Makerere University but she had not been employed for the last three years. Rose Nambi, a relative to the deceased told the people who had gathered at the scene of suicide that Nalugya walked to Workers House this morning expecting to get a job.

“She told us that a certain friend of hers called Peter had promised to connect her to a job today Friday. She had even mobilized funds from us to bribe the employer for the job. It seems when she reached there she discovered that Peter had conned her and she decided to end her life,” she hopes.

The deceased was dressed in a black skirt and a yellow blouse. She first folded her skirt and threw her bag down before jumping to her death. The police are hunting for a man identified as Peter to help it with its investigations. The problem is that there are 18 men at Workers House with a name Peter. So the police have found it hard to establish which Peter the deceased had gone to see. The police have taken Nalugya’s body to Mulago hospital.

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Shock and grief befell on people ofKampalaon Friday morning when a woman jumped from the 14th floor of Workers House building and died.

The woman was identified as Justine Nalugya, a resident ofKampaladistrict. The relatives to the deceased said that Nalugya was so stressed because she had a degree fromMakerereUniversitybut she had not been employed for the last three years. Rose Nambi, a relative to the deceased told the people who had gathered at the scene of suicide that Nalugya walked to Workers House this morning expecting to get a job.

“She told us that a certain friend of hers called Peter had promised to connect her to a job today Friday. She had even mobilized funds from us to bribe the employer for the job. It seems when she reached there she discovered that Peter had conned her and she decided to end her life,” she hopes.

The deceased was dressed in a black skirt and a yellow blouse. She first folded her skirt and threw her bag down before jumping to her death. The police are hunting for a man identified as Peter to help it with its investigations. The problem is that there are 18 men at Workers House with a name Peter. So the police have found it hard to establish which Peter the deceased had gone to see. The police have taken Nalugya’s body to Mulago hospital.

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The Rwandese national and a resident in Kibaale district was admitted at Kagadi hospital nursing severe wounds after his genitals were cut off for allegedly committing adultery.

Mr. Daniel Habwalimana Byaruhanga of Nyamarunda in Buyanja County had his private parts chopped off by one Munyaneza who allegedly found him sleeping with his wife at Nyamuranda trading center.

Munyaneza’s wife denied sleeping with Byaruhanga. She told the police that Byaruhanga had just paid her a visit and her husband thought he was her boyfriend. Police arrested Munyaneza as investigations in the case continue. Byaruhanga’s genitals are now being kept in a deep freezer as exhibit.

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Family has been reportedly ambushing people, robs of their properties, kills them and then secretly buries them in banana plantations. The bodies have been exhumed by the Police today, walakira Nyanzi reports.

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She left behind a note. It read: “A note to police and my family members. I am sorry to have killed myself. But it was because of debts.”

Nansubuga had made similar complaints to her family members last week when she met her parents in Bunamwaya, Wakiso district. Nansubuga in the note indicated that she had a bank loan she had failed to service and she had no job.

A bottle containing poison was found bedside her bed when the police and residents entered her house. The police are not looking for killers because there is evidence that Nansubuga killed herself.

Her family members and some neighbours have recorded statements. John Kanyike, a brother to the deceased says the deceased would be buried in Masaka on Friday. The police have taken the body to Mulago National Referral hospital for a postmortem.

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VLIR Scholarships: Each year, a number of VLIR Scholarships are available to students of developing countries, giving high-potential students the opportunity to study in Belgium.

These scholarships cover all costs.

Candidates should :

• Have a study history in agreement with the academic admission requirements of the programme
• Not have reached the age of 35 at the moment of their application
• Be a resident of a developing country
• Not have studied before in an industrialised country have at least two years of work experience
• Be proficient in English (speaking and writing).

When English has not been the language of instruction, proficiency in English has to be proven with a TOEFL- or equivalent certificate

• Submit carefully completed VLIR-application forms, accompanied with all documents requested before the deadline to the VLIR-Scholarship Administration of the VLIR-UDC office in Brussels.

For more scholarship information and application, see: VLIR-Scholarships Website

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Distance Learning MBA Scholarships at Edinburgh Business School (EBS): Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is working with Canon Collins Trust to select applicants resident from all over sub-Saharan Africa, for the EBS Distance Learning MBA Scholarship.

Canon Collins Trust will select disadvantaged individuals who have the motivation and capacity to undertake the Distance Learning MBA, but who face funding difficulties.

The aim of the Scholarship Programme is to support life long learning amongst communities where it will make a positive contribution towards their development, and give individuals valuable post-graduate education which will enhance their day to day work.

The internationally regarded Edinburgh Business School is providing access to its innovative and flexible distance learning programme using Canon Collins Trust as an experienced partner in the selection and short listing of deserving eligible candidates.

Successful candidates will be already in work, or self-employed, and at a point in their life and career where this MBA will make maximum impact for themselves and their community, although they may otherwise have been unable to undertake it due to the lack of funds.

The impact of the MBA on their lives and that of their community will be crucial in determining the outcome of their application.

Application deadlines: 30th September and 30th March every year.

For more information and application: Distance Learning MBA Scholarships at Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

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These scholarships aim to assist talented but economically disadvantaged students from some of the world’s poorest countries.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University of Manchester and its alumni. The University waives the tuition fee in full and the generosity of alumni covers students’ living costs and flights to the UK.

Supporting Outstanding Students

The scheme operates in Uganda, Rwanda and Bangladesh. Scholarships are available for students to undertake postgraduate Masters degrees that are not available in their home country and which are intended to fill a particular skills gap. Awards are also available for study by distance learning.

To date, 85 students have received support to undertake Masters degrees (full-time or online) and more than 250 students have received awards to study in their home country on a University-validated programme.

Full-time Campus-based Postgraduate Taught Masters – Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must:

• Be a resident citizen of Uganda/Rwanda/Bangladesh and have not previously studied abroad;
• Hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate his/her potential to make a positive impact in the future at home;
• Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and the development of home country.

Scholarship Subjects

Scholarships are available in a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Environment, Medical and Life Sciences, Law and Education.

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international airfares and living expenses.

Masters Scholarships by Distance Learning

Scholarships are also available for the following distance learning programmes:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• MSc Human Resource Management and Development
• MSc Management and Information Systems

Scholarships cover all tuition fees, course materials and examinations. For online courses students will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection, and a basic level of computer skills is required.

Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must:

• Be a resident citizen of Uganda/Rwanda/Bangladesh and have not previously studied abroad;
• Hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact in the future at home;
• Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and the development at home;

Meet the specified English language requirements for the relevant course – applicants must submit a valid IELTS or TOFEL score at the time of application.

For more information and scholarship application materials, see: Equity and Merit Scholarships for students from developing countries.

Equity and Merit Scholarships from UK for students from developing countries to study masters Degree.

These scholarships aim to assist talented but economically disadvantaged students from some of the world’s poorest countries.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University of Manchester and its alumni. The University waives the tuition fee in full and the generosity of alumni covers students’ living costs and flights to the UK.

Supporting Outstanding Students

The scheme operates in Uganda, Rwanda and Bangladesh. Scholarships are available for students to undertake postgraduate Masters degrees that are not available in their home country and which are intended to fill a particular skills gap. Awards are also available for study by distance learning.

To date, 85 students have received support to undertake Masters degrees (full-time or online) and more than 250 students have received awards to study in their home country on a University-validated programme.

Full-time Campus-based Postgraduate Taught Masters – Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must:

• Be a resident citizen of Uganda/Rwanda/Bangladesh and have not previously studied abroad;
• Hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate his/her potential to make a positive impact in the future at home;
• Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and the development of home country.

Scholarship Subjects

Scholarships are available in a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Environment, Medical and Life Sciences, Law and Education.

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international airfares and living expenses.

Masters Scholarships by Distance Learning

Scholarships are also available for the following distance learning programmes:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• MSc Human Resource Management and Development
• MSc Management and Information Systems

Scholarships cover all tuition fees, course materials and examinations. For online courses students will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection, and a basic level of computer skills is required.

Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarships are aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must:

• Be a resident citizen of Uganda/Rwanda/Bangladesh and have not previously studied abroad;
• Hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• Have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact in the future at home;
• Have a clear idea how studying in the UK would benefit both his/her career and the development at home;

Meet the specified English language requirements for the relevant course – applicants must submit a valid IELTS or TOFEL score at the time of application.

For more information and scholarship application materials, see: Equity and Merit Scholarships for students from developing countries.

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