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Friday, October 9, 2009

European Union Scholar-in-Residence Program

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Sponsored by: Fulbright Scholar ProgramLevel of Study: Award Type: Assistantship.
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American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Diversity Scholarships

Sponsored by: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)Level of Study: UndergraduateAward Type: Scholarship

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Diversity Scholarships

Sponsored by: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)Level of Study: UndergraduateAward Type: Scholarship

AIFS Summer Study Abroad International Scholarships

Sponsored by: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)Level of Study: UndergraduateAward Type: Scholarshiphttp://Click here for more information

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

African Studies Center, Leiden. Master's Thesis Award

"Any final-year student who has completed his/her Master's study with distinction at a university in the Netherlands or in Africa can be awarded the ASC Master's thesis prize and stipend of € 1000 and € 3000 respectively." The thesis, in Dutch, English or French, must be based on independent empirical research related to sub-Saharan Africa and can be in the form of a film, video or CD Rom. http://www.ascleiden.nl/Research/Award/

African Grantmakers' Affinity Group, AGAG

AGAG does not give grants; it is "a membership network of foundations that are currently funding in Africa or are interested in funding in Africa. AGAG was established as a forum for foundations to exchange information and work together." Has a database "information on AGAG MEMBER FOUNDATIONS ONLY and includes the countries eligible for funding and the broad areas for which funding is provided." Jointly published "Making a Difference in Africa: Advice from Experienced Grantmakers" by Rob Buchanan and Jayne Booker (Council on Foundations, 2004, ISBN: 1-932677-20-8). Directory of members. Links to grant-making sources. Based in New York City. [KF] http://www.africagrantmakers.org/

African Development Dissertation Workshop Program

Site has a collection of tips, samples, and links to help students. The IIS site has Funding Opportunities for Africans and Foreign Nationals. http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSM Fellowships)

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.

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The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP),

In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank.