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Scholarships 101: The Africademics Podcast Africademics
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Do you need help finding a scholarship or are you struggling with the application process? The Africademics 'Scholarships 101' podcast will teach you everything you need to know in order to successfully find and apply for scholarships. It was created specifically for students, graduates and young professionals in and from Africa, but most of the information we provide is equally applicable to scholarship seekers and applicants from other parts of the world.Africademics is a scholarship platform and community for students, graduates and scholars in and from Africa. Our goal is to improve access to scholarships and fellowships, and to offer support with the scholarship search and application process.Module 1 (the first six episodes) provides an introduction to the different types of scholarships and funding programmes available, ranging from undergraduate scholarships to travel grants and academic competitions.Module 2 will show you where to find reliable and accurate scholarship information, and explains different strategies for staying up to date with the latest opportunities.Module 3 will unpack the eligibility criteria for different types of scholarships and explains the difference between 'soft' and 'hard' application criteria.Module 4 will explore the pros, cons and practicalities of studying abroad and discusses what you should consider as a prospective international student.Module 5 will provide an overview of the application process for scholarships, including the timeline, considerations and practical tips and tricks.Module 6 will take a closer look at the typical application documents for scholarships and teaches you how to prepare them.The production of this podcast was funded by a grant from the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering (Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt) under the '100xDigital' programme.
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Episode 6: Competitions and Awards
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about academic competitions and awards:What are competitions and awards?Who funds competitions and awards?Where can I find competitions and awards?Who qualifies for competitions and awards?Are there any international competitions and awards?How do I apply for competitions and awards?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for daily scholarship updates!
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Episode 5: Conference and Travel Grants
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about conference and travel grants:What are conference and travel grants?Who funds conference and travel grants?Where can I find conference and travel grants?Who qualifies for conference and travel grants?Can I study abroad with a conference and travel grant?How do I apply for a conference and travel grant?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for daily scholarship updates!
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Episode 4: Non-Degree Scholarships
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about non-degree scholarships:What are non-degree scholarships?Who funds non-degree scholarships?Where can I find non-degree scholarships?Who qualifies for non-degree scholarships?Can I study abroad with a non-degree scholarship?How do I apply for a non-degree scholarship?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for daily scholarship updates!
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Episode 3: PhD Scholarships
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about PhD scholarships:What are PhD scholarships?Who funds PhD scholarships?Where can I find PhD scholarships?Who qualifies for PhD scholarships?Can I study abroad with a PhD scholarship?How do I apply for a PhD scholarship?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for daily scholarship updates!
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Episode 2: Master's Scholarships
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about Master's scholarships:What are Master's scholarships?Who funds Master's scholarships?Where can I find Master's scholarships?Who qualifies for Master's scholarships?Can I study abroad with a Master's scholarship?How do I apply for a Master's scholarship?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for daily scholarship updates!
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Episode 1: Undergraduate Scholarships
In this episode, we will answer the following questions about undergraduate scholarships:What are undergraduate scholarships?Who funds undergraduate scholarships?Where can I find undergraduate scholarships?Who qualifies for undergraduate scholarships?Are there any funding alternatives?Can I study abroad with an undergraduate scholarship?How do I apply for undergraduate scholarships?Visit https://africademics.com for more scholarship advice and follow us on social media (@africademics) for dai...