The program will resume its operations in February 2019 with over 400 beneficiaries of free education at Makerere University. 

Mastercard had suspended its work with the ivory tower a year ago following a series of sexual harassment scandals that were reported at the Varsity. In a statement,Bernard Buteera, the Communications and Web officer at MasterCard Scholarship Program said the initiative is targeting students who sat their UACE finals in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

In a statement,Bernard Buteera, the Communications and Web officer at MasterCard Scholarship Program said the initiative is targeting students who sat their UACE finals in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

“We are delighted to inform you that MasterCard Foundation will be offering 450 Scholarships to undergraduate students to study at Makerere University for the academic year 2019/2020,” Buteera said.

Applications for the program will be received starting in February.

Female applicant should have obtained 11 points and above, while their male counterparts should have obtained 15 points and above.

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Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for the following programmes: Biology with Integrated Foundation Year, Biology, Biology with Deferred Specialisation, Marine Biology, Zoology, Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computing, Geography with Integrated Foundation Year, Geography, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Earth Science, Geography with Geo-Informatics, Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematics for Finance, Mathematics, Physics with Integrated Foundation Year, Physics, Physics with a Year Abroad, Physics with Nanotechnology, Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, Theoretical Physics, Physics, Physics with a Year Abroad and Theoretical Physics.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree (BSc) at Swansea University.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Scholarships are available only to new non-UK/EU undergraduate applicants
-Applicants should hold a minimum of a ABB in A-Levels (or equivalent)
-Applicants should have already applied formally to the University for a place on one of College’s postgraduate  programmes. Please note that applicants progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for a College of Science International Scholarship
-Applicants must enroll on a course in the College for the first time in September 2015
-Scholarship holders are expected to cooperate with the College’s recruitment activities

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (non-UK/EU) can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The College of Science has a number of undergraduate scholarships available to all new non-UK/EU students for September 2015 entry. Please note that before you apply for this scholarship you must have applied for one of the courses and have an offer for a place on that course.

Number of award(s): The College of Science has a number of undergraduate scholarships available.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Each scholarship is to be offset against international tuition fees. The value of the scholarships is £2,000.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application after 1^st July 2015; successful applicants must confirm acceptance of their scholarship, accept an offer of a place on a course and pay their £2000 deposit.

How to Apply: To apply for a College of Science International Undergraduate Scholarship, please download and complete the following application form and return by post and electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 July 2015.

Follow this link for more Scholarship Information and how to apply.

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Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree program.
Scholarship Provider: University of Alberta
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:-Students on study permit who are entering an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta from high school on the basis of top academic standing in grades 10, 11, and 12.
-Receipt of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: To attract top students, the University of Alberta offers more than CAD$25 million in undergraduate scholarships each year.Students should make sure that he/she have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta and sent in all up to date transcripts and/or statement of grades to the admissions unit. Students should contact their referee in advance with information about the competition and ask them for their contact information, including valid email address, so that when you apply you have all the necessary information.

Number of awards offered: Variable

Duration of award(s): The scholarship is payable over four years.

What does it cover? Variable from $15,000 – Payable over four years.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online (Students must use the CCID and password to access the awards application which they have received when have applied for admission. References will have to be completed and submitted online through a secure site. References must be completed by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2013 )

Online Applications can be made here.

Note:Reference letters in any other format (in-person, mailed, faxed or emailed) will NOT be accepted.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students: The Government of Western Australia, through the Department of Education and Training (DET) offers a number of prestigious scholarships for international students to undertake the WesternAustralian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP) at either Canning College or Tuart College in Perth, Western Australia.

Applicants from all countries will be eligible for consideration. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of academic results and a reference from the school.

Where academic results do not allow for differentiation between applicants, resumes or curriculum vitae will be considered.

There are Six (6) full scholarships covering the course fee of A$13,500 and twenty (20) partial scholarships to the value of A$5,000 each being offered.

To be awarded a full scholarship requires a student to have achieved outstanding academic results. This would normallyrequire the student to have achieved the highest possible grade in at least six subjects.

Partial scholarships normally require the student to have achieved the highest possible grade in at least five (5) subjects.

How to Apply:

Students will be required to complete an international student application form, together with an international scholarshipapplication form.

Deadline: 31 October.

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One World Scholarship Programme (EWS) – Austria: The One World Scholarship Program (EMS) is aimed at students from developing countries at Austrian universities and sees itself as a contribution to peaceful coexistence with people from different regions of origin through the promotion of equality, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership.

The study grant scheme is a contribution to redeeming the right to education for young intellectuals who otherwise find insufficient conditions in their region of origin.

The study grant scheme, in this sense, offers an opportune compensation for ethnic, religious, social and regional discrimination as well as for isolated cases of human rights abuses.

Requirements and Conditions

1. Nationality of a Non-European developing country

2. Enrolment in an Austrian university

3. Financial need

4. Evidence of satisfactory progress in studies

5. Willingness to return to country of origin or another developing country

6. Age limit at the beginning of the scholarship (30 years – diploma/master programmes, 35 years – doctoral/PhD programmes).

Women, handicapped students, and students who have been discriminated and disadvantaged in their countries of origin for cultural, social, political and religious reasons have priority.

Grant awarding authority Information: Afro-Asian Institute (AAI) Graz (Place of study: Graz, Klagenfurt and Leoben), A-8010 Graz, Leechgasse 22, Tel: +43 316/32 44 34 58. e-mail: t.aichinger [at] aai-graz.at. www.aai-graz.at

For more information and scholarship applications, see: One World Scholarship Program for developing countries

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Korean Government Scholarships for International Students: The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between the participating countries.

Scholarships available:

A. Undergraduate Scholarships

Korean government invites 100 international students from 62 countries who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Korea.

To be selected as a KGSP grantee, any applicant should successfully pass through the 1st selection process set by the Korean embassies (or Consulates) of his or her origin.

To apply for the program, please contact the Korean embassy (or Consulate) in your country. Also see the links below for contact information.

Application deadline may differ from one country to another.

B. Graduate Scholarships

Available fields: All majors of general graduate schools

Total number of Applicants scholarships available: 600

Applicable Universities: 61 Universities (or Institutes) designated by NIIED

Scholarship Requirements

• Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country (Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship).
• Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
• Should be under 40 years of age.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Scholarship Covers:

• Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
• Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won (KRW) per month
• Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
• Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
• Language Training Fee: The full costs up to 1 year
• Tuitions: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
• Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
• Medical Insurance: 15,000 won per month (limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
• Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month(Commencing from the main program)

For more information and scholarship application see; Korean Government Scholarships for International Students

More: Graduate Scholarships » International Scholarships » University Scholarships

Also see; Government Scholarships

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Trust Africa Scholarships: Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

The scholarships cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

Application Process:

Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place at Loughborough University has been made.

Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship.

The deadline for applications is 30th April every year.

Contact: International Office, Academic Registry, Loughborough University, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, UK. Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971, Email: international-office[at]lboro.ac.uk

For more information and scholarship applications, see: 100% Full Fee Trust Africa Scholarships

More:Undergraduate Scholarships » Graduate Scholarships » Scholarships for International Students

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OPEC Fund Scholarship Award: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is pleased to announce its Scholarship Award to support undergraduate students from developing countries in pursuit of higher education.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training.

The winner will receive a scholarship of up to $100,000, spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.

To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
• Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
• Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
• Must be a national of a developing country
• Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

For further details and application materials, see: OPEC Fund Scholarship Award Website

More: Undergraduate Scholarships » International Students Scholarships » International Scholarships

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Toyota Foundation Scholarships: Toyota Kenya Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for Kenyan children from disadvantaged families pursue either basic and/or high school education.

Eligibility is limited to orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs); college education in the fields of medicine, engineering, environmental management & agriculture as well as Kenyan children from disadvantaged families who have passed the basic education and high school but are not able to raise fees for higher education.

This is in line with Toyota’s corporate vision of contributing to the creation of prosperous societies around the world.

In addition, one needs to have attained a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE and be in their second year of study.

If you have the requisite qualifications, send copies of your certificates and a handwritten cover letter to the principal of your respective college by 30th September.

Colleges where students have been awarded scholarships recently include:

• Kenya Medical Training Centre Mombasa
• Kenya Medical Training Centre Nairobi
• Kenya Medical Training Centre Kisumu
• Murang’a College of Technology
• Kiambu Institute of Technology

If you have the requisite qualifications, send copies of your certificates and a handwritten cover letter to the principal of your respective college.

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