|
Empowerment announcement for
Mwalimu
Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme
2010 Call for Applications
(Post-Graduate Studies in the fields of Water Sciences, Energy Sciences,
Climate Change and Education Planning)
Sept 1, 2010 -
To step up efforts to develop, nurture and retain a critical mass of
human resources, particularly in the areas of science and technology.
Support is also necessary to enhance the quality of teaching of these
critical disciplines. For this reason, the African Union Commission
established the Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme in
2007.
The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme is designed to
enable young Africans to study in leading African Universities and
Higher Education Institutions, in the areas of science and technology,
with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African
country for at least 2 years after graduation.
The Scheme is in its third year. The first call was for students
undertaking Bachelors’ degree programmes. The 2010 call is restricted to
post-graduate studies (Masters and PhD).
The Scholarship covers all fees related to tuition and examination,
return transport from
home town to the University, and a modest subsistence allowance.
Eligible Fields of Study:
The following fields of study are eligible:
Water Sciences
Energy Sciences
Climate Change.
Education Planning
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be nationals of African Union Member States
Be under the age of 45 years
Has demonstrated excellent academic performance ( provide the
transcripts of
their academic records)
Has proof of admission to a leading university or higher education
institution in
any African Union Member State to undertake a full time Masters’ or PhD
programme
Is willing to commit to work in an African Union member state on
completion of
studies for at least 3 years.
Application Procedure
A. Candidates must complete an Application Form, available on the
African Union
website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere),
OR
African Union Application Form English French and return together
with the following
required documents:
Transcripts of academic records
Certified copies of university diplomas/ degrees
Two passport-sized photographs, with names of the applicant at the
back.
Brief description of applicant’s Research Project proposal ( Maximum
1000
words)
Copy of letter of admission from a reputable higher education
institution.
Two references (1 academic, 1 social) sealed and addressed to the
Mwalimu
Nyerere Scholarship Scheme
B. Candidates must also complete the Electronic Data Form, which is
available on the African Union website (www.africa-union.org/mwalimunyerere)
OR
African Union Candidates Data Form_English
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to
the expected high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates
will be contacted. The closing date for the receipt of applications
with all supporting documents is 30th September 2010.
Submission:
Applications and all supporting documents should be sent by post to the
following address:
African Union Commission
Human Resources, Science and technology
Education Division
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Program
Rosevelt Road,
P.O. Box 3243,
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Email:
mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org
The information
on this page is provided on Jobs and Careers in Nigeria by Jidaw as a
community effort to meet the huge public need in the areas of employment
and entrepreneurship. It is contributed to help reduce the level
of unemployment nationally and highlight prospects for empowerment.
EMPOWER
TIP: Why do you desire knowledge? For position, money or certificate?
Knowledge is useless if it doesn't empower. What is the point of
certificates if we can't do the job or add value? The essence of
knowledge is ability, self reliance and power. Otherwise forget it.
PLEASE WHERE RELEVANT PLEASE CHECK
DATES FOR DEADLINES. PAGES ARE KEPT ONLINE FOR RESEARCH, REFERRAL, HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVAL
PURPOSES
MORE ...For more coverage and information related to Empowerment
Opportunities in Nigeria, head to the
Scholarships, Contests, Awards, Competitions and Empowerment Opportunities
in Nigeria Resource
Page Top
|
