OFID
(The OPEC Fund for International Development) is
offering scholarship for students of developing
countries (except OFID Member Countries). Scholarship is awarded for
pursuing graduate studies in a development-related discipline.
(The OPEC Fund for International Development) is
offering scholarship for students of developing
countries (except OFID Member Countries). Scholarship is awarded for
pursuing graduate studies in a development-related discipline.
The
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance
institution established by the Member States of OPEC as a collective channel of
aid to the developing countries. OFID works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international
donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all
disadvantaged regions of the world.
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is the development finance
institution established by the Member States of OPEC as a collective channel of
aid to the developing countries. OFID works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international
donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all
disadvantaged regions of the world.
Through
its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven
individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost
of graduate studies.
its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven
individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost
of graduate studies.
There
is no minimum requirement of English proficiency to apply for the Scholarship
Award. However, applicants must fill out their applications and write their
application essays in English.
is no minimum requirement of English proficiency to apply for the Scholarship
Award. However, applicants must fill out their applications and write their
application essays in English.
Course
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing graduate (master) studies.
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing graduate (master) studies.
Study
Subject (s):
Scholarship is awarded in development-related discipline.
Subject (s):
Scholarship is awarded in development-related discipline.
List
of Subjects: Energy, Transportation, Financial, Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, Industry, Health,
Telecommunications and Education
of Subjects: Energy, Transportation, Financial, Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, Industry, Health,
Telecommunications and Education
Scholarship
Award: The
Award will cover the full cost of tuition fees, including any supplementary
fees, required by your academic institution. The grant will also cover one
round-trip flight between your home country and the university, health
insurance, a relocation grant to help you cover additional costs of moving, and
a monthly allowance for one year.
Award: The
Award will cover the full cost of tuition fees, including any supplementary
fees, required by your academic institution. The grant will also cover one
round-trip flight between your home country and the university, health
insurance, a relocation grant to help you cover additional costs of moving, and
a monthly allowance for one year.
Scholarship
can be taken in Worldwide
can be taken in Worldwide
Eligibility:
- Must
be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her
application. - Must
have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree
with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its
equivalent. - Must
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or
its equivalent. - Must
be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year
starting August/September 2017, and must maintain full-time status for the
duration of the Master’s Degree. - Must
be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries) - Must
select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as:
economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable
development), environment (desertification), or other related science and
technology fields.
Nationality: Students
of developing country except OFID Member Countries can apply for this
OFID scholarship.
of developing country except OFID Member Countries can apply for this
OFID scholarship.
List
of Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Barbadua , Belize, Benin, Bolivia,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bhutan, Cameroon,
Cape Verde, Cambodia, Central African, Chad Republic, Colombia, Comoros, Congo
D.R , Congo Rep., Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica,
Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala,
Grenada, Guyana Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti,
Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea D.P.R., Kosovo, Kiribati,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives,
Macedonia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique,
Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua
New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome &Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, St.
Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Samoa, Suriname, St. Vincent,
Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia,
Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and
Zimbabwe
of Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Barbadua , Belize, Benin, Bolivia,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bhutan, Cameroon,
Cape Verde, Cambodia, Central African, Chad Republic, Colombia, Comoros, Congo
D.R , Congo Rep., Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica,
Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala,
Grenada, Guyana Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti,
Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea D.P.R., Kosovo, Kiribati,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives,
Macedonia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique,
Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua
New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sao Tome &Principe,
Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, St.
Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Samoa, Suriname, St. Vincent,
Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia,
Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and
Zimbabwe
OFID
Scholarship 2017/2018
Scholarship 2017/2018
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a
4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Requirement: Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a
4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
English
Language Requirement: There is no minimum requirement of English proficiency to
apply for the Scholarship Award. However, applicants must fill out their
applications and write their application essays in English.
Language Requirement: There is no minimum requirement of English proficiency to
apply for the Scholarship Award. However, applicants must fill out their
applications and write their application essays in English.
How
to Apply:
Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants must upload
the required documents as listed below
to Apply:
Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants must upload
the required documents as listed below
- A
completed on-line application form. - A
scanned copy of the applicant’s passport. - A
scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate. - A
scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution,
confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s
degree program (must not exceed one year). - A
proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency. - A
short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying
for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly
describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s
degree studies to help in the development of your home country. - Two
letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s
present university. - Curriculum
Vitae (CV).
Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 1, 2017.
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 1, 2017.
