Guide to scholarships available to women for study, research and training http://www.eldis.org/cf/search/disp/DocDisplay.cfm?Doc=DOC21823&Resource=f1gender
This list has been compiled in response to the large number of enquiries that the BRIDGE-hosted web resource Siyanda www.siyanda.org receives from women who are looking for funding for study, research and training. The internet offers a great deal of information on various types of scholarships but what is listed below are those scholarships which we thought might be of most interest. There is more information on some regions than on others, for example, Africa. In order to fill this gap we would be happy to hear news of scholarships in other regions, particularly Asia, so we can update this list. Please see contact details at the end of this document. The information is divided into two sections: 1. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN 2. SCHOLARSHIPS IN GENERAL Details have been extracted from funders' websites and as such information is subject to change. Therefore please check the individual websites for full and up-to-date information. We hope you find the resource useful. Siyanda and BRIDGE Team 1. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Promoting Human Rights Journalism http://www.iwmf.org/programs/neuffer/fellowship.php The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship provides an opportunity for a woman journalist working in the print, broadcast or Internet media to spend an academic year in a tailored program that combines access to MIT's (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and other Boston-area universities and two media companies, The Boston Globe and The New York Times. With this flexible structure, the fellow will have opportunities to pursue academic research as well as hone her journalistic skills covering topics related to human rights and social justice. Deadline for 2006 applications: 31 March 2006. Girls Global Education Fund (GGEF) http://www.ggef.org/top.html GGEF provides scholarships to girls in developing countries who would otherwise be unable to attend school. Scholarships are given to girls in primary school, junior high and high school. GGEF cover the cost of sending girls to school for the entire year, and if necessary, we also pay for transportation to school, and lunch. To remain in our program, a girl must complete the school year with satisfactory grades and attendance. International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Fellowships http://www.icrw.org/html/ourwork/ourwork.htm Initiated in 1983, ICRW's Fellows Program gives development researchers and practitioners from developing countries the opportunity to spend time in Washington, DC, at ICRW, where they gain policy and project perspectives on the gender dimensions of development. Fellows are selected through a competitive process conducted in target countries, and unsolicited applications are not considered. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the recent program's participants have included Fellows from China, Egypt, Kenya, Palestine, Tanzania, and Uganda. Native Leadership Scholarship (NLS) Program http://www.nativeleaders.org/index.html (English, Spanish, French) The Native Leadership Scholarship (NLS) program creates educational opportunities for women around the world who are grassroots leaders, organizers and activists demonstrating financial need. NLS invests in women's leadership and leadership development by supporting non-doctoral graduate education in human rights, sustainable development, and public health. The NLS awards four to six scholarships per year, up to US$25,000 per academic year for a maximum of two years. The awards help the recipients meet the costs of tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, maintenance, and travel to and from the home country and the educational institution. Third World Organisation for Women in Science (TWOWS) http://www.twows.org/postgrad Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South Applications should reach the TWOWS secretariat by 30 May of each year. The general purpose of the scheme is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries. UNESCO Fellowships Programme in Support of Priority Programme Areas (2006-2007) http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=17616&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specialized training at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work. Target candidates are graduates and postgraduates wishing to study abroad. Priority attention will be given to candidatures on behalf of women, and, those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Applicants should hold a university degree, at least a B.A. or B.Sc. and be under 45 years of age. UNESCO-L'oreal fELLOWSHIP http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/loreal-women-in science/fellowships/2005_Fellows_index.aspx? This fellowship awards annual doctoral and postdoctoral research grants of up to $20K to three women worldwide, on a regional basis. The fellowships boost promising research in the Life Sciences by helping the beneficiaries, who have already distinguished themselves by their talent and commitment to pursue promising research at what may be a critical point in their scientific careers. The Selection Committee makes the final choice of three Fellowship beneficiaries from each of five UNESCO geopolitical regions: Africa, Arab States, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America/Europe. Deadline for 2006 submissions: 30 April 2006 AFRICA The Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa Fellowship Program (LAWA Program) http://www.wlppfp.org/lawa/ This Program which is housed at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., calls for applications for the 2006-2007 Fellowship year (July 2006 through August 2007) from attorneys in Africa who are interested in promoting women's human rights in their countries. The application deadline for 2006 is Friday, March 24, 2006. Scholarship Award from Galilee College Israel http://www.iupui.edu/~aaws/teaching.htm#fellowship%20&grants The Galilee College in Israel has awarded one of its scholarships to the Association of African Women Scholars (AAWS). Galilee College is interested in candidates from Africa (sub-Sahara regions). Interested members of AAWS are encouraged to apply. Galilee College, the leading higher education institute in Israel in training senior managers from Developing Countries, has expanded its TUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM to include management training courses in several disciplines. Participants worldwide have graduated in the areas of Senior Port Management, Small Businesses and Industries, Tourism Management and Development, Health Systems Management, Environmental Planning & Management, and Urban Economic Development, and The Management of NGO's. Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) http://www.comminit.com/funding2006/fellowships2006/funding-11.html The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) calls for applications to its annual Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) Programme. The Fellowship is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from July 10- 28 2006. The objectives of the SLDF programme are to: Provide exposure to cutting-edge conceptual, theoretical and programmatic issues in sexuality, sexual health and sexual rights. Provide opportunities to conduct research or action projects on sexuality issues. Promote mentoring of young African professionals by experts in the field. Facilitate the emergence of a new generation of leaders. This course is designed for young researchers, academicians, civil servants, programme officers, programme managers, media practitioners and others resident in Africa, aged 35 years and below with a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent and with demonstrable experience and (or) interest in the area of sexuality, sexual health and rights. ASIA Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) MSc Degrees in Gender and Development Studies http://www.ait.ac.th/helpdesk/ads/applications.html The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand grants Competitive Awards for Post-graduate studies on 'Gender and Development Studies with Specialization in Gender, Environment and Development'. Applicants should have an educational background in social sciences or human geography or any of the natural science disciplines, as well as career experience in organizations working with programs related to natural resources management or environmental governance for a minimum of three years. Applicants should also be nationals of the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, East Timor, Cambodia, Lao PDR, China, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. The scholarship will cover all school fees, travel to the AIT from country of origin. Deadline for 2006 submissions have yet to be announced. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] LATIN AMERICA Elisabeth E. Bascom Scholarship http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/bascom/bascom.shtml For Latin American women specialising in botanics. Undergraduate degree is required. Applicants can be working in universities, institutions, government or non-government institutions. Grants are given by the Missouri Botanical Garden. For more information, contact Alina Freire-Fierro Correo electrónico: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Teléfono: 1-314-577-9353 Fax: 1-314-577-0830 FORMUJER, Bolivia http://www.ilo.org/public/spanish/region/ampro/cinterfor/temas/gender/formujer/bolivia/becas/becas.htm ForMujer is a transnational initiative of some Latin American government and non-government entities and CINTERFOR/ILO and BID/FOMIN. The office of ForMujer in Bolivia is implementing a Grant Programme targeting Bolivian women with low or no income which aims to help them to access and remain in education. Master in Gender and Development (Magíster en Género y Desarrollo - 2006-07) http://www.fundacioncarolina.es/FundacionCarolina/ListadoBecas.htm (Spanish) The Fundación Carolina will grant four scholarships for Latin American women residing in their countries of origin. The call for applications for 2006 is open until 5 March 2006. Applications can be submitted directly through the following link, under the section Postgraduate Scholarships – L. Social Sciences and Communication/Master in Gender and Development – L. Social Sciences and Communication, Master in Gender and Development (Becas/Postgrado/ L.- Ciencias Sociales y de la Comunicación/ Magíster en Género y Desarrollo). Red Mujer y Habitat de America Latina http://www.redmujer.org.ar/concursos.htm (Spanish) This is a directory compiled by the Red Mujer y Habitat de America Latina and is hosted on their website. It aims to present women with a wide choice of fellowships and grants for education. Some fellowships are directly aimed at Latin American women, but others offer opportunities to women from all regions. The areas covered by the many fellowships here can be as general as human rights and gender equality and as specific as sexual and reproductive rights. Some of the information provided may be dated, so it is advisable to always link directly to the website address provided. NORTH AMERICA The American Political Science Association : Special Fund for the Study of Women and Politics http://www.apsanet.org/ The Special Fund for the Study of Women and Politics is designed to provide scholars conducting research on issues of women and politics with supplemental funding. Monies awarded through this fund may support resident or non-resident stays at the Centennial Centre. The Centennial Centre assists scholars from the United States and abroad whose research and teaching would benefit from a stay in Washington, D.C. and access to the incomparable resources that are available in the nation's capital. The American Political Science Association has a database of over 200 funding opportunities in political science. http://www.apsanet.org/section_191.cfm The Canadian Federation Of University Women (CFUW) The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a voluntary, non-partisan, non-profit, self-funded bilingual organization of 10,000 women university graduates. Affiliated with the International Federation of University Women (IFUW/FIFDU), CFUW is committed to working to raise the social, economic, and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights. CFUW offers a series of awards. For 2006/7 academic year, these included the: Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship $12,000; Dr. Marion Elder Grant Fellowship, $10,000 funded by CFUW/Wolfville and CFUW Memorial Fellowship $9,000. There are many more. Details of 2007/2008 Fellowships to be announced. Applicants should hold at least a Bachelors degree, be accepted into a proposed programme of study and be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status for at least one year. The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies/ Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies encourage original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries. Previous Fellows have explored topics such as women's role in African American adult literacy, women's sports, militarism and the education of American women, the urban crisis, gender and globalization in Indian film, and the dynamics of employment and childbearing. Students in doctoral programs in any field of study at graduate schools in the United States are eligible to apply. Fellows will receive $3,000 to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation. These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services. Fellowship details for 2007/8 to be announced. 2. SCHOLARSHIPS IN GENERAL The British Council http://www.educationuk.org/scholarships/ This is an online searchable database of funding grants for international students who wish to study in the UK - scholarships, bursaries and awards. Search by subject, study level, award type, country of residence, institution, charity or organisation. Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP), Commonwealth Scholarship Commission http://www.csfp-online.org/hostcountries/uk/ Offers a range of scholarships including: General Scholarships: Open to Commonwealth citizens and British protected persons, permanently resident in any Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom. Almost all awards are for taught postgraduate courses or doctoral study. Undergraduate awards are, however, available for residents of the Falkland Islands, Maldives, Seychelles and St Helena. Commonwealth Academic Fellowships: Support the cost of up to six months work in the United Kingdom, for staff of universities in certain developing Commonwealth countries. Applicants should have at least 5 years postdoctoral experience. Split-Site Doctoral Scholarships: Available to those studying for a PhD in developing Commonwealth countries. The scholarships support attendance for one year at a UK university, under the joint supervision of a home country and UK supervisor. Applications are accepted directly from certain developing country universities, or from UK university departments which have an established link with a university in the developing Commonwealth. Professional Fellowships: Offer opportunities for mid-career professionals to visit the United Kingdom for professional updating purposes. Fellowships last for an average of three months, and applications should be made by host organisations in the UK. Priority will be given to applications relevant to education, engineering, environment, governance, public health and technology. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: The scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom. Awards for 2006/7 to be announced. The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) www.codesria.org CODESEIA has announced the fifteenth competition under its Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing. The grants are intended to contribute to the development of the social sciences in Africa and the strengthening of the research capacities in African universities through the funding of primary research conducted by post-graduate students and professionals. In this connection, candidates whose applications are successful are encouraged to use the resources available under the grants to cover the cost of their fieldwork, the acquisition of books and documents, the processing of data which they have collected and the printing of their thesis/dissertation. The Programme is open to graduate students and professionals registered in African universities preparing their theses in all social science fields and other disciplines involving social or economic analysis. For more information, please contact: The Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing CODESRIA, BP 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal. Tel.: +221-825 9822 Fax: +221-824 1289 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or check the website. CODESRIA Prize for Doctoral Theses http://www.codesria.org/Links/Training_and_Grants/prize%20for%20doctoral%20theses.htm This programme is a new CODESRIA initiative launched in 2002 and designed to encourage post-graduate research in Africa by offering three prizes annually for the best theses produced within Africa. Beneficiaries of the CODESRIA Small Grants Programme are encouraged to participate in the competition for the award of the prizes but the initiative is not limited to them as all postgraduate students involved in social research are encouraged to enter the competition. The award process is managed by an independent jury of eminent scholars. Department for International Development (DFID), UK http://www.dfid.gov.uk/funding/ DFID is the main supporter of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom. The Commission offers a wide range of study and mid career professional updating opportunities for citizens of Commonwealth countries as part of Britain's contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). To find out whether you might be eligible for a scholarship or for financial grant support, start by asking your own Ministry of Education. You can also contact your local British Council office, which will have information about UK award schemes. The European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) Prize http://www.eadi.org/detail_page.phtml?&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&password=9999&groups=EADI&workgroup=&page=eadi_prize_2006 EADI announces the 2006 prize for excellence in development research. The prize, worth £1,000, will be awarded for an essay on an issue of development studies in any field of the social sciences submitted and written by a postgraduate student from an EADI member country or attending a programme at an institutional member of the Association. Details can be found at: www.eadi.org/ The Jury will make its decision known in September 2006. The prize winner will be invited to the Association's Directors' Meeting at IDS from 2 to 3 November where the award ceremony will take place. Closing date for 2006 entries: 31 May. ESRC-SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship: Call for Applications http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/esrc/ The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) are pleased to announce a fellowship for U.S. and Canadian scholars to visit and engage in collaborative activities with members of ESRC-supported projects in Britain, or for British scholars at ESRC-supported projects to visit collaborators in the U.S. or Canada, between June 2006 and September 2007. Approximately ten research fellowships of up to $8,500 (approx. £5,000) will be awarded. The ESRC and the SSRC have a common mission of promoting, funding, and disseminating important and socially useful knowledge in the social sciences. Deadline : April 20, 2006. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) http://www.fordifp.net/ The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from diverse backgrounds, IFP actively seeks candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education. Fulbright Scholar Program http://www.iie.org/cies/ The Fulbright Program, which offers grants to U.S. faculty and professionals and visiting scholars from abroad, is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). The program enables "librarians to teach in university library/information science schools or to conduct research." Financial support is also provided by participating governments and by host institutions in the United States and abroad. GrantsNet http://www.grantsnet.org GrantsNet is a new web site designed to conduct grant searches for student researchers at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. GrantsNet provides an extensive database on fellowships, grants plus other sources of support for research and advanced training in the biomedical sciences. The site also features links to the web sites of funders, online applications, stories about previous fellowship recipients, and comments from recent application reviewers. From: Association of African Women Scholars http://www.iupui.edu/~aaws/teaching.htm#fellowship%20&grants Not gender focussed but useful as searching using the keywords "women", "female", "gender" pulls up numerous results. See also: GrantsNet: International Funding http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/articles/2005_11_04/grantsnet_international_funding_index H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Fellowship Program http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/heinzfellowship/about.html Heinz Fellowships are granted to individuals from developing countries who demonstrate potential as future leaders in the public, government, non-profit, or private sectors. The goal is to improve, early in a career, the Fellows' capacity to contribute to the development of their country and to enhance their understanding of the United States. This is accomplished through a year of auditing selected courses and participating in practical professional activities while based in Pittsburgh. Courses taken as part of the Heinz Fellowship do not earn credit towards an academic degree. 2006 Deadline: March 15, 2006 International Foundation for Science (IFS) http://www.ifs.se Applications for IFS Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources. This broad statement covers natural science and social science research on agriculture, soils, animal production, food science, forestry, agroforestry, aquatic resources, natural products, water resources, etc. Applications are accepted all year and are to be made on an IFS Application Form. The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/EXTWBISFP/EXTJJWBGSP/0,,contentMDK:20276784~menuPK:552350~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:551644,00.html In 1987, the World Bank, with funding from the Government of Japan, established the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (WBGSP) for graduate studies in subjects related to economic development. Each year, the Program awards scholarships to individuals from World Bank member countries to undertake graduate studies at renowned universities throughout member countries of the Bank. The following factors are also an essential part of the Program's review process and reflect the objectives sought by the JJ/WBGSP: The Program gives priority to applicants from World Bank member countries which are currently eligible to borrow, especially low income countries. The Program gives priority to public sector employees. Promising female candidates are strongly supported by the Program. To the extent permitted by Program requirements and selection standards, JJ/WBGSP seeks to maintain a geographical balance among the applicants selected. Priority is given to applicants who have admission to studies in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), among which are poverty, education, gender equality, maternal health, etc. The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) (1/2 of scholarships must be for women) http://www.nuffic.nl/nfp/ Fellowships are available for professionals, coming from 56 developing countries. Fellowships need to be linked closely to institutional development. In practice, this means that applications will only be taken into consideration when they are supported by the employer of the candidate. The NFP is financed from the portion of the Netherlands national budget that is earmarked for development cooperation. The goals of the Netherlands development cooperation are to combat poverty, contribute to sustainable development and help improve the position of women. Investments in education are seen as a key instrument in attaining these three goals. Information regarding the NFP can be obtained from the NFP web site (as above) and/or from Royal Netherlands embassies and consulates in the 56 developing countries. Olusegun Sangowawa Call for Applications http://arsrc.org/training/sldf/apply.htm The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) calls for applications to its annual Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) Programme. The Fellowship is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from July 10– 28, 2006. A few highly competitive, fully-funded scholarships are open to qualified citizens of Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa, who are resident in the continent. ARSRC scholarships cover tuition fees, post-fellowship grant, roundtrip travel expenses as well as accommodation, meals and incidental expenses. Interested citizens of other African countries are encouraged to apply, but will need to seek funding from other donors to cover their travel, accommodation and living expenses: as well as post-fellowship project. 2006 Deadline: March 31, 2006. Third Millennium International – International Human Rights Fellowship http://www.seedsoftolerance.org/initiatives.html The goal of this Third Millennium Foundation (TMF) initiative is to develop a cadre of young activists from different countries whose understanding of, commitment to and effectiveness in human rights work have been enhanced through a year long , in-depth exposure to and reflection on a broad range of perspectives, situations and experiences related to human rights issues. Through these practical training fellowships, the Program aims to provide the fellows with the skills necessary to start or advance a career in the field of human rights. UNESCO Fellowships Programme in Support of Priority Programme Areas (2006-2007) http://www.comminit.com/funding2006/fellowships2006/awards-1336.html Offers support for short-term programmes to candidates who must be promising and qualified specialists seeking to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work. Priority programme areas are education, sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information. Priority attention will be given to women, and those from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The maximum amount provided is USD $15,000. 2006 Deadline: April 30 2006 World Wildlife Fund – Conservation and Education Funding Source Database http://www.wwf-efn.org/funding.cfm This database provides contact information and a brief sketch of more than 150 grants, scholarships, fellowships for conservationists from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Intended for those interested in enhancing their skills, up-dating their knowledge, or pursuing further education. The entries contained in this database briefly describe funding sources for a wide range of training and education options in conservation and conservation related disciplines, including natural and social sciences. 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