APPLY: 2014 MWALIMU NYERERE AFRICAN UNION SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production
and retention of high caliber African human capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra-African mobility of students. The Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in leading African Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation.To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME).

The Commission of the African Unionis offering the second Special Call for Scholarship Applications (ForFemale Applicants Only) to study in reputable African Universities.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State
ii. Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under forty (40) years for PhD Programmes
iii. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours for a Masters’
Programme; and a holder of Masters’ Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from a reputable
University
iv. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.
v. Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.
vi. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.

DEADLINE: 31st May, 2014
To apply and for more information visit here