Development Scholarship

Development as an academic program is very versed and interdisciplinary. It cuts across sociology, gender, geography, anthropology, microeconomics, and many others.

A degree in Development studies equips one for easy adaptation to a variety of careers. You are exposed to many choices which may see you working as a researcher, grant writer, an NGO officer, director of programs and liaising for the government in embassies and military bases.

Development scholarships are often meant for candidates to acquire knowledge and learn some skills while studying with the purpose of a positive contribution to the development of their countries after graduation.

Such scholarships include:

  1. New Zealand Scholarship is funded in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the New Zealand Aid programme to aid in sustainable development in countries in partnership with New Zealand.
  2. Asian Development Bank /Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP). This is a financing program run by the government of Japan. It makes available funds for citizens of ADB’s developing member countries who are qualified to study a postgraduate in economics, science and technology and management courses in universities within the Asia-Pacific region. Students are required to offer contributions to the development of their home countries in all areas upon graduation.
  3. Development scholarships are scholarships of a funding opportunity that is geared towards taking a study programme in Development. It can either be a Bachelor’s. Master’s or PHD degree. These scholarships include:
  4. DAAD offers one of the best scholarships for Development program to applicants who are from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa who possess proven academic excellence to study MA in Development Studies and MA in Development Management.
  5. The SOAS Master’s Scholarship is made available to students to study MA in Development. To qualify, an applicant is expected to have a First-class Honours Degree or its equivalent. Applicants from both UK/EU and overseas are eligible to apply. The scholarship is valued at £14,956.

There are many scholarship opportunities for students who wish to take a course in development studies. Below are the most recent of these scholarships.

World Bank Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowship 2023/2024 for Developing Countries

The World Bank Robert S. McNamara (RSM) International Fellowship is for Doctoral students to study at a World Bank country, in development related fields. Application Deadline: 3rd April 2023 Eligible Countries: World Bank Member Countries To be taken at (country): Fellows will be hosted at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.  Eligible Subject Areas: Economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, … Read more

New Zealand Development Scholarships 2023/2024 for African and Developing Countries’ Students

Scholarship in new zealand

New Zealand Aid Programme Scholarships offers the opportunity to people from targeted African countries to undertake development-related studies at tertiary education institutions in New Zealand. Application Deadline: Closing in April Offered annually? Yes Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South … Read more

Australia Awards Scholarships for 1,000 African Students 2024 – with at least 2nd Class Pass

Application opens for Australia Awards Scholarships 2024.  Application Deadlines: 1st May 2023 (OPENING 1st Feb 2023) Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Algeria, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe About … Read more

SA-GER-CDR Masters & PhD Scholarships + Internships 2021/2022 for African Students (Fully-funded to study in South Africa and Germany)

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, the DRD – Institute of Development Research and Development offers DAAD merit scholarships per year. The scholarship will be taken at University of the Western Cape, South Africa and while scholarship and internship will be at Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany. Application Deadlines: the MA … Read more

IDRC establishing research chairs on forced displacement in the Middle East and East Africa

This call for proposals is open to universities based in low- and middle-income countries in the Middle East and East Africa. Applicants must have a strong track record in research as well as community and policy outreach.  Application Deadline: 3rd August 2021 – 17:00 About the Award: The aim of the research chair positions is … Read more

Nexford University launches scholarship for future leaders

Nexford Global Leaders Scholarship

The world’s most affordable online university is offering 30 percent off its associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees to tomorrow’s business leaders. The Global Leaders Scholarship marks Nexford’s first anniversary. In the 12 months since its inception, over 1,000 people have begun a course at the online university. As part of its mission to make a … Read more

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