Mozida African Excellence Scholarship 2024 in Bolivia

The Mozida Foundation is happy to tell you about a great opportunity! They’re offering scholarships for students from African countries who want to do a master’s degree in Bolivia. This is a chance for you to learn and experience a new culture.

THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE SPLIT INTO TWO CATEGORIES:

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD:

The first category comprises African students with excellent academic backgrounds, verifiable from their graduating class of degrees, academic transcripts and excellent commendations from previous tutors, lecturers and university staff.

COMMUNAL IMPACT AWARD STUDENTS WHO GROWN UP FROM POOR FAMILIES :

The second comprises African students who, for one reason or another (e.g hardship), may have graduated with a lower-class degree but have gone all the way to become agents of change in their respective communities. Examples of hardships we will take into consideration include but are not limited to, childbearing, loss of a parent or guardian, victimization by national unrest, war, etc. Students in this category should have pictorial or documentary evidence to back up thier claims of communal impartation.

We are aware of the fact that some individuals may have impacted their communities without having certificates or documents to prove it. In this case, kindly create a new word document or pdf (name this document “Evidence of Communal Impact”) with a short write up including BRIEF description of your communal impact. Kindly include all social media links, URL links, pictures, videos and or any other evidence you have to support your claims. Note that this “Evidence of Communal Impact” will be different from your personal statement. .

Eligibility Criteria for Mozida Foundation Scholarship

To qualify for the Mozida Foundation scholarship, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Nationality:
   • Be a citizen of one of the 54 countries in Africa.
   • Hold a valid passport or have another verifiable means of identification.
2. Educational Background:
   • Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in any field.
3. Application Process:
   • Complete and submit your application through the online platform before the deadline of 11:59 PM (GMT), April 30, 2024.
4. Study Readiness:
   • Be prepared to commence study in an eligible master’s coursework degree program at a Bolivian university.
5. Scholarship Status:
   • Not currently be a recipient of another Bolivian University scholarship.
6. Financial Obligations:
   • Commit to meeting all financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student, including full tuition fees and other expenses, in case scholarship eligibility is not maintained.

Required Documentation for Application

Ensure you submit the following documents during the application process:

1. Copy of International Passport or other valid means of identification.
2. Bachelor Certificates (Attach an English translation if the original is not in English or French).
3. Complete official bachelor transcripts (Include English translations if the original transcript is not in English or French).
4. Two (2) Recommendation Letters from your referees.
5. Statement-of-Purpose (A maximum two-page essay focusing on your career and research goals).
6. Passport Size Photo with a single-color background.

Note: The application portal accepts PDF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG files only, with a maximum total size of 15 MB for all uploaded documents.

Recommendation Letter Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for your recommendation letters:

1. Referees can be academicians, religious leaders, community leaders, work supervisors, etc.
2. Each application must include two (2) recommendation letters, each not exceeding two (2) pages.
3. Recommendation letters must be written and duly signed by referees on the letterhead of their affiliated institutions.
4. A good recommendation should include the relationship between the referee and the applicant, duration of the relationship, grade in course, and reports on collaboration or supervision.

Other Application Guidelines

Consider the following guidelines when applying:

1. Your personal statement should be between 500-1000 words and not exceed two (2) pages.
2. Ensure your personal statement is authentic and unique, covering your introduction, motivation for the scholarship, educational background, relevant experience, and alignment with future goals.
3. Submit your application on a computer using updated software like Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
4. Only submit one application, as duplicate submissions may lead to disqualification.
5. Providing false or misleading details will result in the revocation and cancellation of your application and/or scholarship.

Benefits of the Scholarship

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:

1. Fully-funded scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees.
2. Monthly allowance of $1600, provided CGPA requirements are met.
3. Shared accommodation (two per room for singles, one per room for married couples).
4. Reimbursement of one-way economy flight to Bolivia and return flight ticket (economy class).
5. 60% coverage of national health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.
6. $1000 research assistantship for MS students participating in research projects.
7. Opportunity to study at a top Bolivian university with no financial worries and a chance to explore Bolivian culture.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship offers are based on academic merit and communal impact. Academic merit is determined according to the University’s GPA procedures. Successful students will receive notification of the scholarship value with their Letter of Offer. The offer letter will clearly indicate the scholarship’s value, program length, primary language of instruction, and the possibility of a pre-semester for language classes. Mozida Foundation reserves the right not to award the scholarship. There is no age restriction, and speakers of French, Arabic, and English are strongly encouraged to apply. Women are also strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply : Mozida Scholarships and Awards | Study in Bolivia (mozidafoundation.org)