African Humanities Program Scholarships for African Students

August 10, 2013

The African Humanities Program (AHP) Fellowships Program

Course(s) Offered: Humanities & related fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: ACLS / Carnegie Corporation of New York
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The African Humanities Program (AHP) seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them.

Through the activities of the African Humanities Program, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) promotes local and international cooperation among humanities scholars at all stages of career, with the aim of developing a self-sustaining continent-wide network of African humanities scholars.

The African Humanities Program is inspired by a commitment to the humanities as a core component of higher education and research in Africa, essential to progress and development. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), with financial support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, announces competitions yearly for the AHP.

Eligibility
Fellowship Details:

• Applicants must be nationals and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current affiliation at an institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Funding is available for dissertation completion and for postdoctoral research and writing.
• Applicants for Dissertation-Completion Fellowships should be in the final year of writing the dissertation at a university in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• Dissertation-Completion Fellowships are not available in South Africa.
• Applicants for Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowships must be working in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda and must have completed the Ph.D. no more than eight years ago.
• Projects must be in the humanities and must be carried out in sub-Saharan Africa. AHP fellowships may not be used for travel outside the continent.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a country in sub-Saharan Africa

Participating Institutions
Any recognized institution in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.

The AHP organizes meetings in Africa in cooperation with host institutions to publicize the fellowship program and to discuss new trends in humanities research. In the past three years of the program, meetings were held at universities in Ghana (University of Ghana-Legon), in Nigeria (University of Ibadan, Bayero University Kano, and Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria), in South Africa (University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, the East London campus of Ft. Hare University, the University of the Western Cape and University of Cape Town in Cape Town), in Tanzania (the University of Dar es Salaam), and in Uganda (Makerere University in Kampala).

Fields of study
The ACLS defines the humanities as the study of human cultures, languages, and histories through the use of qualitative approaches. Among the disciplines contributing to humanities scholarship are anthropology, archaeology, history, studies of the fine and performing arts, musicology, languages and linguistics, literature studies, religious studies, and philosophy.

Number of awards
Approximately forty (40) fellowships will be awarded annually

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of program

Scholarship benefits
Stipends are $9,000 for dissertations and $16,000 for postdoctoral work.

Fellowship awards to promising African scholars are the centerpiece of the African Humanities Program. An initiative to publish the best manuscripts produced under the terms of AHP fellowships is now being established. All fellows will be encouraged to submit their completed manuscripts to the African Humanities Series, which will be a cooperative venture between AHP and a major African university press.

Method of Application
ACLS encourages the submission of applications via email. Application forms and instructions are available on the ACLS website. Application can be submitted by email to ahp@acls.org or mailed to the ACLS New York offices.

For further details on eligibility, submission of applications, and selection criteria, see the current 'Competition Announcement (PDF document)' as well as 'Instructions and Application materials' on the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
Completed applications must be submitted by the announced deadline date which is usually November 1st of each year. Deadline date for the previous year (2012/2013) program was extended to November 15, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified of competition results in May 2014.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2013
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans as above)

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NNPC / ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship Awards for Nigerian students

NNPC/ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

Course(s) Offered: Geosciences, Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: NNPC, Mobil ESSO
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
In continuation of the Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) offers Scholarships to qualified Nigerian graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate studies (Masters Degree) in the underlisted disciplines in Nigeria Universities.

In 2007, EEPNL introduced the National Postgraduate Scholarship program in other to complement the existing foreign scholarship program.

Eligibility
Essential Requirements:

1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission into an accredited Nigerian University for Postgraduate studies (M.Sc or M.Eng) in the 2013/2014 academic session.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria - from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

It is important to NOTE that employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are NOT eligible for this scholarship.

Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Nigeria

Fields of study
The below listed courses are considered:

1. Geosciences
2. Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Structure, Electrical, Electronics, Sub-Sea and Marine)

Number of awards
In 2007, 19 awards were made and by 2008, the number increased to 30 awards. Since then, the number of awards has increased.

As at 2012, a total of 109 young Nigerians have been sponsored for post graduate studies since 2007.

Sponsorship duration
For a maximum duration of two (2) years

Scholarship benefits
The NNPC/Esso scholarship award supports payment of tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the selected course of study

Method of Application
If you are qualified and interested, please visit the official website (link to it is below), and read carefully through the "How it works" section then proceed to apply via the “Apply Now” section at the sidebar of the official website and submit as instructed.

Before you start this application:
Ensure you have clear scanned copies of all your documents.

Ensure you name these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.

Ensure you upload these documents carefully when asked to.

The documents you will need for this stage of application are as follows:

1. Valid Identification Card
2. Admission letter for postgraduate study
3. Bachelor's Degree Certificate
4. Official Statement of Results from the University (Official Transcript would be obtained prior to award to the successful candidate)
5. WAEC results

Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take a screening test to be held on September 7, 2013; strict compliance with the application guidelines is advisable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE:
Applications not received by Thursday, 22nd of August 2013 will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be published in National Dailies. The candidates will also be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and email.

Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are NOT eligible for this scholarship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is the parent company of the Esso, Mobil and ExxonMobil companies around the world. Esso, Mobil and ExxonMobil are international trade names of the parent company.

Fraud Alert Notice:
ExxonMobil Upstream Affiliates in Nigeria (Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) do not use placement agencies that charge scholarship applicants an advance fee of any kind (e.g. application fees, placement fees, test fees, etc.)

Contact
For more enquiries follow the scholarship provider on Twitter: @Scholastica_Ng

Application Deadline: 22 August 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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NNPC / Mobil Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards for Nigerian Students

Mobil Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: NNPC, ESSO
 
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
As part of support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities.

The 2013/2014 NNPC / MPN Undergraduate Scholarship Programme is hereby announced.

This program is funded by Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture. Applications for the NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship Awards are based on the following criteria as detailed below.

Eligibility
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students who are currently admitted in Nigerian Universities irrespective of state of origin including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The following criteria apply:

1. Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting
2. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any accredited Nigerian University
3. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies should not apply
4. Dependants of employees of Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited are not eligible for this scholarship

Eligible groups (geographical coverage)
Citizens of Nigeria - from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Participating Institutions
ALL accredited Nigerian Universities

Fields of study / Disciplines
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:

1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (and related fields)
9. Computer Science

Number of awards
Since 1998, a total of 500 undergraduate scholarships are awarded annually. This is a significant increase on the 13 awards offered at inception of the scheme in 1974.

Method of Application
If you are qualified and interested, please visit the official website (link to it is below), and read carefully through the "How it works" section then proceed to apply via the “Apply Now” section at the sidebar of the official website and submit as instructed.

Before you start this application:
Ensure you have clear scanned copies of all your documents.

Ensure you name these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.

Ensure you upload these documents carefully when asked to.

The documents you will need for this stage of application are as follows:

1. Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old
2. Evidence of admission into Nigerian University
3. Evidence of current year of study
4. Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
5. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local government area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary
6. Current University ID Card

Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take a screening test to be held on the 6th & 7th of September, 2013. Strict compliance with the application guidelines is advisable, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINES:
Applications not received by Thursday, 22nd of August 2013 will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be published in National Dailies. The candidates will also be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and email

Employees of ExxonMobil subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.

Fraud Alert Notice:
ExxonMobil Upstream Affiliates in Nigeria (Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) do not use placement agencies that charge scholarship applicants an advance fee of any kind (e.g. application fees, placement fees, test fees, etc.)

Application Deadline: 22 August 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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Next Gen Fellowship Program for Sub-Saharan African Countries

August 07, 2013

Next Gen Fellowship Program

Course(s) Offered: Social Sciences
Course Level: Graduate (PhD research)
Provider: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The program, launched in June 2011, responds to a shortage of experienced faculty in African higher education. The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program provides fellowships to nurture the intellectual development and increase retention of early-career faculty in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The program assists fellows to develop research opportunities and skills, obtain doctoral degrees, and participate in robust research communities. Toward this end, the project features a thematic focus in order to renew basic research agendas addressing peace, security, and development topics as well as strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity on these issues.

Funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, this project offers a replicable model at scale and complements foundation initiatives to develop and strengthen the next generation of African scholars.

The three fellowships are: the doctoral dissertation research fellowship, doctoral dissertation completion fellowship and doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship. Fellowship program also offers two workshops each year for fellow’s Masters research in their research publications.

Eligibility
The following apply to the different fellowships:

1. The doctoral dissertation research fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be eligible for the US$15,000 dissertation research fellowship, applicants must have an approved dissertation proposal but will not yet have undertaken research of nine months or more.
   
   
2. The doctoral dissertation completion fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be more eligible for the US$15, 000 dissertation completion fellowship, applicants must be in the final year of writing and have completed at least one dissertation chapter.
   
   
3. The doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship: All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply. To be eligible for the US$3,000 dissertation proposal fellowship, applicants must be admitted to a graduate program but have yet to undertake dissertation research.

Selection Criteria:
Strong proposals will offer clear and concise descriptions of the project and its significance. Proposals should display a thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that applicants will engage and the methodologies relevant to the project. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can be completed in a timely manner.

All proposals will be evaluated for these criteria by an independent, international committee of leading scholars from a range of social science disciplines.

Eligible groups
Citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country (and also a current faculty member at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda)

Participating Institutions
ALL accredited colleges or universities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda

Fields of study
The fellowships support dissertations and research on peace, security and development topics

Number of awards
Forty-five (45) fellowships are awarded each year

Sponsorship duration
Fellowships are offered each year. The duration of each of the doctoral fellowships are as described below under 'Scholarship benefits'

Scholarship benefits
The doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship supports short-term research costs of up to US$3,000 to develop a doctoral dissertation proposal.

The doctoral dissertation completion fellowship supports a one-year leave from teaching responsibilities and a stipend up to US$15,000 to permit the completion of a dissertation that advances research on peace, security, and development topics.

The doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 9-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000 on a topic related to peace, security, and development.

Method of Application
All applications must be submitted using the online application portal.

DEADLINES:
Online application must be submitted by December 1st 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds three distinct competitive fellowship opportunities for early-career social science faculty of African academics working on peace, security and development issues: doctoral dissertation research fellowship, doctoral dissertation completion fellowship and doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY Africans)

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Leventis Fellowship for Nigerian Applicants at SOAS, University of London in UK, 2014

Leventis Foundation is funding fellowship for younger scholars to develop their research interests in the field of libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Center. Nigerian academics are eligible for this research fellowship. Duration of fellowship is of three months. The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form. Send your application by post.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is awarded in libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Centre.
 
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing research level at SOAS, University of London in UK.
 
Scholarship Provider: Leventis Foundation
 
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of collaborative research.
-The scheme might be particularly appropriate for scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Nigerian academics are eligible for this fellowship research.

Scholarship Description: The Centre of African Studies of the University of London invites applications from Nigerian academics to take part in a scheme of collaborative research funded by the Leventis Foundation.
 
Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Applicants are invited to apply to spend three months as visitors of the Center of African Studies.

Notification: Letters will be sent to the applicants informing them of the Committee’s decision soon after the deadline of 31 May.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 31 May 2014.

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