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Ruparelia Foundation offers 1,000 scholarships to Victoria University

Agnes Tumuheire — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:51:39 +0000

Students wishing to join University in the academic year 2019/2020 could be among the luckiest in Uganda.

The Ruparelia Foundation has offered to give scholarships to over 1,100 fresh student entrants to Victoria University Kampala.

The sponsorship will cover 70% of the tuition and other functional fees for students who want to pursue; Health Sciences (200 scholarships), Business Management (150), science and Technology (200), Humanities and Social Sciences (250)and Petroleum and Energy Studies (300).

The foundation in a letter to the Ministry of State for Youth and Children Affairs, in which Victoria University Council, Vice-Chancellor, Students’ Guild President and Admission office were copied in, read that all qualified youths joining universities a special package of scholarship under the “Rajiv Ruparelia Youth Scholarship.”

Victoria University is part of Ruparelia Group of Companies, which has a strong presence in the education sector in Uganda and has under its portfolio, Kampala International School Uganda, Kampala Parents School and Delhi Public School International.

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Skoll MBA Scholarships at Said Business School

Agnes Tumuheire — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:26:31 +0000

Said Business School
MBA Degree

Deadline: 7 Sept/2 Nov 2018
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept 2019

Brief description:

The Skoll MBA Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors.

Host Institution(s):

Said Business School at University of Oxford, UK.

Field of study:

Full-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

Up to 5 every year

Target group:

Home/international students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers the full costs of tuition and college fees for the MBA programme as well as partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.

Eligibility:

1. Entrepreneurial action

• You have identified opportunities and taken action in order to make positive social impact
• You have spent preferably at least 3 years driving change through entrepreneurial approaches. For example, you could have:
- – Started or grown a social venture
- – OR led the expansion of a social impact initiative within an organisation
- – OR been tackling a specific social/environmental issue, through a core thread that unites your work

2. Creating impact with a focus on systems change

• You can demonstrate the outcomes and impact of your entrepreneurial action
• Your impact addresses unjust systems and practise in your area of work

3. Personal qualities of a social entrepreneur

• You are a force for positive change
• You are single-minded and persistent, with a willingness to fail and start again
• You have bias toward action
• You have a tendency to explore your environment for opportunities and resources
• You have a willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks
• You develop networks and leverage members to pursue mutual goals
• You have apprenticed with the problem* or experienced the problem you are trying to solve

4. The Oxford MBA is critical to your career trajectory

• You can demonstrate why business education is essential in helping to develop your work/impact at this stage

5. Financial need

• You are in a position where the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden
• You can demonstrate the need for the Scholarship (for example, due to previous work experiences or personal circumstances)

Application instructions:

To apply for the Skoll Scholarship, you first need to apply and be accepted onto the Saïd Business School’s MBA programme. Candidates must apply in stages 1-2 of the MBA admissions process for the 2018-19 academic year.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must tick the “Skoll Scholarship” box when you submit your MBA application. Once you’ve received confirmation that you have been accepted onto the MBA programme, the Skoll Centre will send you a link to the Scholarship online application which you will need to complete. The deadlines for Stage 1 and 2 admission rounds are 7 September 2018 and 2 November 2018 respectively.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://skollscholarship.org/

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Humber International Entrance Scholarships

Agnes Tumuheire — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:06:00 +0000

|Humber College
Undergraduate Degree

Deadline: 28 Sept 2018/17 May 2019
Study in: Canada
Course starts Jan/Sept 2019

Brief description:

Humber offers full and partial renewable tuition scholarships for NEW international undergraduate students beginning classes in January and September 2019.

Host Institution(s):

Humber College in Toronto, Canada

Field of study:

Elibible undergraduate programmes offered at the College

Target group:

International Students

Scholarship value/duration:

One full tuition scholarship and one $5,000 scholarship are available in January 2019 while seven $5,000 scholarships and two $3,000 scholarships will be available in September 2019. The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees.

The scholarships are renewable but the student must maintain a minimum average of 75% in order to be eligible for renewal.

Eligibility:

Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement, referee/reference letters and statement of interest.

Application instructions:

You must first apply for admissions before you can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship application form will be included in your acceptance package. Deadline 28 September 2018 for January 2019 and 17 May 2019 for the September 2019 intake or

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://international.humber.ca/student-services/managing-your-finances/scholarships-awards.html

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50 EMAS Online and Full-Time MBA Scholarships for International Students in Russia, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:27:40 +0000

Eurasian Management & Administration School (EMAS) is one of the leading business schools in Russia, Central & Eastern Europe, the expert in strategic management and MBA programs

Each month EMAS grants 50 scholarships for applicants willing to study at MBA or Executive MBA programs in online or full-time on campus formats. Scholarships will be granted for the first 50 applicants who are qualified to take MBA and show satisfactory academic excellence at an entry exam.

EMAS scholarship campaign is a great opportunity if you want to boost your career by getting MBA or Executive MBA degree, but don’t have enough financial background to pay a full price which is normally high. Now EMAS offers you the opportunity to get the high internationally ranked MBA and Executive MBA degrees, paying only 20% of the price for them.

Eurasian Management and Administration School, Russia, conducts MBA, Executive MBA and Starter MBA programs which are among the top 25 in CE Europe and top 60 in Europe and top-200 in the World. Different specializations are available. All programs are conducted in English in 3 possible formats: (1) 100% online, or (2) blended, or (3) full-time on campus in Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod.

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Tianjin University International Student Scholarship for Non-Chinese Students in China, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:06:19 +0000

Makerere University graduands at a recent graduation ceremony. Photo by Campustimes

Applications are invited for Tianjin University International Student Scholarship for non-Chinese students to study in China. The university awards full and partial scholarships to students.

Tianjin University School of International Education was established in January 2000, it is one of the secondary schools of Tianjin University. The school of International Educational takes enrollment, teaching administration, and social administration and services functions of international students at Tianjin University for its main task, and also undertakes the Chinese language teaching for international students.

Applicants who want to join in the programs taught in English must submit the certificate of TOEFL (Score 80 or above), or IELTS (Score 6.0 or above) (Not required for native English speakers); Applicants who don’t have one should submit an English Level Certificate or a self-introduction video which should be recorded in English for 3-5 minutes in duration.

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CRL Undergraduate and Master Scholarship for Home, EU and International Students in UK, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:18:30 +0000

CRL scholarships official poster CRL believes that exceptional academic performance should be recognised and rewarded. internet Photo

The new CRL scholarship is available on offer for Home, EU or International students in the UK. Both current first year students and students commencing their first year of university study are eligible.

This award is designed to help high-performing students with some of the additional costs involved in studying, such as the cost of course materials, textbooks and living expenses.

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International Welcome Scholarships at Golden Gate University in USA, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:16:59 +0000

golden gate university lobby. internet photo

The Golden Gate University is inviting applications for International Welcome Scholarships. These scholarships are available for pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree programme.

Golden Gate University is a private, nonsectarian university in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1901, GGU specializes in educating professionals through its schools of law, business, taxation, and accounting.

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Special Scholarships for Developing Countries at Danube Business School in Austria, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:53:36 +0000

banner advertising the scholarships

The Danube Business School is offering scholarships for qualified applicants from emerging markets. Scholarships are available for citizens of lower income countries and countries with emerging markets.

Danube University Krems is an Austrian university specialized in postgraduate education.

If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

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Undergraduate Scholarship Awards for International Students at International University in Geneva, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:29:34 +0000

some of the partners take a photo at the University Reception. Internet Photo

The International University in Geneva is inviting applications from students interested in pursuing Bachelors degree program for 2018 September intake. These scholarships awards are available to international students.

The International University in Geneva is an accredited academic institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication and Computer Science Management.

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MBA International Students Scholarships at Rollins College in USA, 2018

mugisa geofrey — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 07:48:48 +0000

Rollins College. Aerial Photo overlooking Lake Virginia. Photo: internet photo

The Rollins College is inviting applications for MBA International Student Scholarships. Early Advantage MBA applicants who are citizens of countries outside the United States may apply for these scholarships.

Rollins College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college, founded in 1885 and located in Winter Park, Florida along the shores of Lake Virginia.

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