Organisation : Department of Higher Education and Training – DHET
Name of the Scholarship : Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy University International Fellowship 2018
Applicable for : South African students
Scholarship Deadline : 05 April 2018
Website : https://web.archive.org/web/20220412193109/https://www.internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za/
DHET Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy University Fellowship
** ADA University is located in Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is the cultural and commercial centre of the country.
Related : Department of Higher Education and Training Ireland Kader Asmal Fellowship/Scholarship Programme 2018/19 : www.southafricain.com/9521.html
Programme Outline
** The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and ADA University are offering scholarships to foreign students. The ADA University is committed to grooming world class leaders. Their research focuses on diplomacy, public and international affairs, business, humanities and sciences, information technologies and system engineering. The programme aims to attract bright minds.
Degree level :
** Bachelor’s
** Master’s
Deadlines :
** Applications deadline is 05 April 2018.
** No applications after the deadline will be considered.
What The Scholarship Offers
** Tuition fees (if the GPA criteria is met)
What the scholarship does NOT cover :
The following expenses will be for the student’s own account :
** Flight ticket
** Monthly stipend
** Medical insurance
** Accommodation
** Books
Fields of study
Undergraduate :
** Business Administration
** Economics
** Computer Engineering
** Computer Science
** Information Technology
** International Studies
** Public Affairs
Postgraduate :
** Public Administration
** Education Management
** Diplomacy and International Affairs
** Business Administration
Who Can Apply
** Be South African citizens in good health, with a strong academic record
** Meet the entry criteria for their selected programme at the ADA University
** Meet the minimum academic requirement for entry into a similar programme at a South African university
** Applicants must be proficient in English
Fellowship Requirements
** Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University.
** Previous work experience in public sector and/or commitment to serve in public sector is valued most.
** Incoming undergraduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first year of their studies.
** Incoming graduate fellows are eligible to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the first semester of their studies.
To retain the fellowship, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
** Returning undergraduate and graduate fellows must maintain a full load coursework and accumulate a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.80 or higher to receive a 100 percent tuition waiver for the next semester of study.
** Returning undergraduate and graduate fellows must maintain a full load coursework and accumulate a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.79 to receive a 50 percent tuition waiver for the next semester of study.
** International fellows, whose GPA is 3.50 and above are eligible to receive a housing allowance. International fellows, whose GPA falls below 3.50 are required to cover their own housing.
Application Process
** Information on the application process is available on the website ada.edu.az/en-us/pages/admission_fellowships.aspx
Contact :
** For more information on ADA University and the scholarship please visit ada.edu.az/en-us/pages/admission_fellowships.aspx or alternatively email admissions AT ada.edu.az
Note :
** Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
** Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.