What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is financial assistance given to a student based on the various criteria. It generally reflects the principles and purposes of the donor. The actual monetary amount of the scholarship varies according to the institution or company awarding it. A scholarship does not need to be paid back and it does not have a recruitment obligation attached to it.
Different types of Scholarships?
Below are some of the different types of scholarships, although there are numerous scholarships awarded that do not fall into these categories.
Merit based – in which case the student may show exceptional academic, athletic, artistic or other abilities. Thus the scholarship is awarded to further develop these skills.
Sports – Students who excel in a particular sport often score sports scholarships
Needs Based – these are awarded to those students in need of financial aid or financial assistance
Ethnicity or Religious – many religious organizations or outreach foundations award scholarships to students in need who fall part of their denomination
The Commonwealth Scholarships - The Commonwealth Scholarships are open for all students intending to study in the United Kingdom (UK) in all fields. These are however, applied for through the British Council, as direct applications are not accepted. All applicants should apply through the British Council and ask for advice and information on specific questions regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures and deadlines, as they may vary.
Information on general application criteria can be accessed at: www.csfp-online.org.
If you are in Namibia more information can also be obtained from:
The British Council 1-5 Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek
Contact details: Telephone: +264-61-226 776
 Fax: +264-61-227 530
E-mail: infona@britishcouncil.org
If you are in South Africa more information can be obtained from:
British Council Johannesburg- Ground Floor Forum 1, Brampak
33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein
Contact Details: Telephone: 0860 01 22 33
Fax: 0860 10 35 55
Email: information@britishcouncil.org.za
Cape Town- 3rd Floor, Associated Magazines House
21 St John’s Street
Cape Town
Telephone: 0860 01 22 33
Fax: 0860 10 35 55
Email: information@britishcouncil.org.za
Commonwealth (shared) Scholarships Scheme - The Commonwealth Scholarships Scheme offers awards to students from developing Commonwealth countries that are not already living in, and have not already studied in, a developed country. This scheme is aimed at supporting the taught postgraduate courses at participating academic institutions in the UK. Applications for scholarships are made directly to the university or college at which the candidate wishes to study. Further details on application procedure are available at this website: www.csfp-online.org.
Please note that only a small number of general scholarships is available for all funded courses, both for the under and post-graduate students; therefore competition is very high.
More information on funding for studies in the UK and application procedures is available on the websites as per descriptions below:
1. Information on financial support for courses at universities and colleges can be found at: www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/guidenote.htm#financial .
2. The Rotary International website: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho provides information on scholarships for under and post-graduate studies.
3. The British Chevening Scholarships website provides information on scholarships that may enable the overseas students to study in the UK. Website: www.chevening.com.
4. The ORSAS website (www.orsas.ac.uk), is for the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme; a scheme that funds international students intending to undertake research in the UK.
5. Information on funding for research grants for scientists can be accessed at: www.royalsoc.ac.uk, the website for the Royal Society.
General Scholarships to study in the UK - Applications for general Scholarships in the UK should be made through the Ministry of Higher Education, which is the nominating agency. This agency has a selection criterion. Application procedures may as well be handled by individual universities.
For more information, please contact the Ministry of Higher Education at the following contact details:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Higher Education
Private Bag 13391
Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: +264-61-270 6172
Fax: +264-61-270 6122
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Contact the organization you are applying to, for the proper procedures to follow.
What are the Requirements for Applying for a Scholarship?
The best option is to contact the organization or foundation that you are applying to, for information on their requirements.
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