Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme 2015 for People with Physical Disabilities

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high calibre 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 an African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation.
To encourage the participation of young African students with permanent physical
disabilities at postgraduate level in Masters Programmes and support them to achieve their higher education goals, the Commission of the African Union is offering a Special Call Only for Applicants with Physical Disabilities to study in African Universities which have appropriate facilities and good services for the disabled students.
WORTH
• Tuition Fees: Maximum for two academic years.
• Stipend: 500 US$ monthly, to support living expenses such as housing, food, utilities, local transportation and medication.
• Book Allowance: An allowance of 500 US$ per year for the purchase of books and other supplies.
• Air ticket: A round-trip economy fare for the most direct route between the beneficiary’s home country and the study destination of host Institute.
• Travel Allowance:
– One-off payment of 250 US$ to contribute towards ground transportation from airport and settling-in costs
– One-off payment of 350 US$ to assist with shipping and other terminal expenses; upon departure from the host Institution after successful completion of the study.
• Computer Allowance: One-off payment of 1,000 US$ for the purchase of laptop computer and accessories.
ELIGIBILITY
• Be a Citizen of an African Union Member State.
• Have a physical disability.
• Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours. The degree must be from a reputable University.
• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.
• Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.
• Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.
DEADLINE: 31st March, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here