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The University of Oxford, UK has a reputation for offering several scholarships for international students from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East etc. This is intended to assist students from developing world gain high quality UK education by providing scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study for Masters and PhD degrees. The following UK scholarships are available to study at University of Oxford In 2012 academic year. To be eligible for these scholarships, you must apply for admission to study at the University. Click Each Title to read full scholarship details. Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Countries Nationality: Developing Countries (see list from link) Level of study: Full-time undergraduate degrees Subject: All subjects except Medicine Duration: Varies Number of awards: Not specified University and college fees, full grant for living expenses; return flight to the UK at the start and end of the course. You must make an application to the University through UCAS and be successful in gaining a place. The scholarship application form will be available to download from January 2013 Rhodes Annual Scholarships for International students Nationality: Select Countries (see list from link) Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees Subject: All subjects Duration: Up to three years Number of awards: 83 Oppenheimer Fund scholarships for South African Students Nationality: South African Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees Subject: All subjects Duration: One years or more subject to satisfactory academic progress Number of awards: 2 Application Deadline 6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy 20 January 2013 for all other subjects The Kufuor Postgraduate Scholarship for Ghanaian Students at Exeter College Nationality: Ghanaian Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees Subject: All subjects Duration: One years or more subject to satisfactory academic progress Number of awards: 2 The Scholarship is tenable from 1 October 2011 for one year, renewable for a further two years, and is worth £5,500 per annum in addition to the Clarendon Award. Wolfson Full Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities Nationality: All nationalities Level of study: DPhil only Subject: History, Literature And Languages Duration: Three years Number of awards: 6 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs of at least £15,000 per annum. Funds for research and training costs will also be available to scholars. Awards are made for three years. Application Deadline 6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2013 for all other subjects Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships (OCISS) Nationality: Africa and Asia (See list from link) Level of study: Full-time Postgraduate degrees Subject: All subjects Duration: period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) 2011/2012 Number of awards: Up to five awards will be available, at least 2 will be to UK students 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2010-11 was £11,700). Application Deadline Candidates should apply before the following Deadlines: 7 January 2011 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 14 January 2011 for Said Business School applicants; 21 January 2011 for all other subjects. Waverley – African Studies Centre Joint Scholarship Nationality: Sub-Saharan African Level of study: Masters degree Subject: MScAfrican Studies Duration: Full period of study Number of awards: 1 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living expenses of £13,590 p/a (including return flights). Application Deadline 2: 20 January 2012 will be considered King Abdullah II of Jordan Generations for Peace Scholarship Nationality: Any Level of study: DPhil degrees (applicants for MPhil courses may be considered in exceptional cases Subject: Research into sport and conflict resolution Duration: Period of fee liability (normally the same length as the course) Number of awards: Not specified 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (rate to be confirmed). Some support may also be available for fieldwork expenses. Application Deadline Closing date to apply for scholarship is 6 or 20 January 2012, depending on your course The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme for Developing Countries Nationality: Various (See link) Level of study: Full-time graduate degrees Subject: All Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) Number of awards: Approximately 40 overall (of whom 5 will be US candidates) 100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £13,500) Application Deadline 6 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2013 for all other subjects). UK: Clarendon Fund Scholarship for International Students Nationality: Any Level of study: All Full time and part time graduate degree Subject: Any Duration: Full Period of fee liability (normally the same length as the course) Number of awards: Not specified Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses. The grant for living expenses for scholars on a full-time in 2010-11 is GBP£13,590, which is normally sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single student living in Oxford. Application Deadline The closing date for Graduate Admissions for 2012/13 is Friday 20 January 2013. Eni Full Masters Scholarship at St Antony’s College for African Students Nationality: Angola, Nigeria, Ghana Level of study: Full-time masters degrees Subject: Selected courses relating to international relations, politics, economics, history and anthropology (see link) Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) Number of awards: 3 The opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses Application Deadline March 2013 Skoll Masters Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship for International Students Nationality: Any Level of study: Full-time masters degrees Subject: MBA in Social Entrepreneurship Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) Number of awards: 5 The Skoll Scholarship covers full costs of Said Business School tuition and college fees. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000. Scholarship Application Deadline Stage 1: 14 October 2011 Stage 2: 20 January 2013 Felix Foundation Scholarship for Students from developing countries (Masters & PhD) Nationality: India and other Developing Countries Level of study: Full-time graduate degrees Subject: Any Duration: Period of fee liability (usually the same length as the course) Number of awards: Not Specified The Felix Foundation offers Postgraduate Scholarships 2012 for Students from India and Other Developing Countries. Felix scholarships are offered at three universities - the University of Oxford, the University of Reading and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), part of the University of London. Application Deadline Oxford: 06 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy 20th January 2012 for all other subjects Reading: 10 February 2012 SOAS: 31 January 2012

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