In recent years many organisations have been formed to help developing countries advance. The best way to do this is through education. Several organisations now give give students in Africa the opportunity to study abroad with the hope that some day they may turn into leaders to drive their respective countries in the right direction. Below are some scholarship programs offered by a number of organisations to help Afica develope into its true potential self.
1. UNESCO/China Scholarship for Developing Countries Students (Under/Postgraduate) 2017. The government of the People's Republic of China in conjunction the UNESCO are offering 75 fellowships for undergraduate and post-graduate students from developing countries. Students should have excellent english profriciency and should not exceed the age of 45.
2. Daff-China Scholarship Programme 2017 for South African Agriculture Scholars. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in association with Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) are offering fully-funded post-graduate scholarships to South african students to study in China. The aim of this initiative is to adress the shortage of skilled individuals in the Professional Masters Program who wish to further their studies and pursue careers in Fishery Science.
3. China Government Masters Scholarships for African Students 2016/2017 – Fully-Funded. The Government of The People’s Republic of China has made scholarship offers to the African Union Commission so that students my study in China. The scholarships have been made a possibility through the departments of Human Resources, Science and Technology. The Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union Commission has the responsibility to ensure the coordination of AU programmes in education and human resource development; science, technology and innovation; and youth empowerment. Applicants should be fluent in english and younger than 32.