Deadline: 13 November 2015
The University of Dundee in partnership with Leymah Gbowee Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Scholarships. The Programme promoting the education of women in Africa which she believes is a key strategy for the transformation of the continent and its leadership.
The scholarship is open to applicants starting their programme in the academic year 2015-16 (January 2016 entry).
Benefits
1 year Masters Degree at the University of Dundee fully sponsored for both tuition fees and living expenses up to a total of £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a Liberian, Nigerian, Ghanaian country national citizen.
- The applicant must be permanently resident in Liberia, Nigeria or Ghana at the time of application.
- The applicant must be female.
- Applicants will be selected on the basis of their merit and potential evidenced by their personal statement.
- Preference will be given to a candidate who has shown evidence of upholding the ethos of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa through sustained personal growth, involvement in community development, and a strong commitment to the advancement and education of women and youth in her home country.
- It is recommended that the candidate provide examples or a personal narrative that highlight leadership qualities, personal fortitude, and active participation in developing meaningful opportunities which lead to the social, educational, and/or spiritual advancement of the disadvantaged.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form available on the website. The completed form along with all relevant documents should be sent via email. Please type Leymah Gbowee Scholarship in the subject area of the email.
For more information, please visit Peace Africa Scholarship.
