| Description | The purpose of this scoping study was to assess the feasibility of developing a Scottish Government scholarship scheme for sub-Saharan Africa. Three potential policy options were developed that both looked to understand the educational context and recognise Scotland's potential to offer a distinct mechanism for support. |
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| ISBN | 978 07559 73972 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | March 2009 |
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| Website Publication Date | March 13, 2009 |
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ISBN 978 0 7559 7397 2 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIST OF ACRONYMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. CONTEXT
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
3. METHODOLOGY
4. FINDINGS
Needs based review
Regional strategic planning
Barriers to education
Regional scholarship provision
Management & administration
Distance learning
Scholarship remit
Administration: Potential partner organisations
5. CONCLUSIONS
6. POTENTIAL POLICY OPTIONS
Policy options for consideration
Other issues for further consideration
7. MAIN REFERENCE SOURCES
Annex 1: Table of Subjects Available in Country
Annex 2: Summary table of scholarships reviewed
Annex 3: Ranking of African Universities
Annex 4: Distance Learning Postgraduate Courses Offered by Scottish Institutions
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 : Development Statistics
Table 2 : Public Expenditure per Student
Table 3: Higher Education Institutions by Sample Country
Table 4 : Country of Origin and Country of Study under Funding Schemes
Table 5 : Cost Elements Covered in Funding Schemes
Table 6 : Entry Requirements for Funding Schemes
Table 7 : Subject Coverage of Funding Schemes
Table 8 : Value and Number of Scholarships Funded
Table 9 : Distance Learning Postgraduate Courses Offered by Scottish Institutions
Table 10: Summary of Potential Partner Organisations
Table 11: Basic Health Statistics
Table 12 : Relative Purchasing Power of Government Salaries in Malawi 1970 to 2000
LIST OF BOXES AND CASE STUDIES
Women in higher education
The urban - rural divide
Case Study: Canon Collins Education for Southern Africa
Case Study: Career Wise Scholarship administration
Case Study: The Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships
Case Study: The Open University
Case Study: Chevening Scholarship and Fellowships
Case Study: Shell Centenary Scholarships
Third World Organisation for Women in Science ( TWOWS)
The Burden of School Fees in Malawi
Livingstonia
National Teacher Institute - Nigeria
University Faculty Support
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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