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Cameroon Women's Scholarship 2015/2016 Deadline Extended

Cameroonian women with a first degree should apply before 15 January 2016.

• From: British High Commission Yaounde
• Published: 19 November 2015
• Last updated: 31 December 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Cameroon Women's Scholarship

The Cameroon Women’s Scholarship targets women with strong leadership potential, who possess the academic excellence to pursue a Master’s degree, but face a significant financial barrier to continuing their studies.

The Scholarship is funded by the British High Commission in Cameroon which also manages the scheme in partnership with the Cameroon Women’s Scholarship Alumni.

The Award

The British High Commission’s Cameroon Women Scholarship will award ten (10) scholarships for candidates starting a master’s degree course at any recognized university in Cameroon for studies related to Commonwealth values and principles. The award is a lump sum of one million francs.

To apply, candidates should read the scholarship guidelines and FAQs attached and fill in the attached application form.

Cameroon Women's Scholarship Guidelines

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Cameroon Women's Scholarship FAQs

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Cameroon Women's Scholarship Application Form

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Applications must be submitted to the email address: camwomenscholarship@gmail.com on or before the 15 January 2016 at 23:59 PM.

Published 19 November 2015
Last updated 31 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 31 December 2015

   Deadline extended

2. 19 November 2015

   First published.