Regions: Central Africa

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A trusted favourite of world travellers for over 25 years, Rough Guides have always been counted on to tell it like it is. Covering cities, regions, countries and continents for travellers on all budgets, each Rough Guide offers detailed practical informa ...
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Not Just Tourists: Gift a suitcase of medical supplies

Not Just Tourists is a grassroots organization that helps ordinary travelers gift remote clinics around the world with much needed medical supplies. Any traveler destined for a developing country can carry our suitcases of donated medical supplies provide ...
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Made possible by the generous support and fundraising efforts of BASAA, the Boston Area Study Abroad Association, a network of study abroad professionals based in and around the Boston area that meet regularly to discuss current issues in the study abroad ...
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The $20,000 SOM Travel Fellowship offers an applicant the opportunity to expand their professional education beyond the classroom through the observation of buildings, design, culture and history that can only be achieved through travel.
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The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage graduate research in grain-based food science and technology.
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The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP. It provides qualified individuals exciting opportunities to develop their experience, knowledge and skills and to serve as ...
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CIEE offers three types of scholarships to make study abroad affordable for students who face financial and social hurdles. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants and financial need.
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ISA offers $58,000 annually in scholarships to be used toward ISA programs in memory of Dr. Castañeda. These merit and financial need-based scholarships assist students from affiliated universities with the expenses of studying abroad.
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The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue their existing Master’s or PhD work abroad of high-quality, individually-arranged, research or internship in industry or coursework relev ...
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We are a website focused on providing great homestay experiences at wallet friendly prices. Homestays are a perfect accommodation option for students/interns travelling abroad for longer periods. Our hosts will help the guest settle into their new destina ...
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International Relief Friendship Fund (IRFF) has carried out numerous international relief programmes over the years. Projects have included work in the education, medical and development sectors. Youth Volunteer Camps carry out similar projects. Contact t ...
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Note:  This program has been suspended by the Government of Canada under Stephen Harper. Positions have not been offered to Canadians since 2010. Positions are still available for nationals of many countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and the ...
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The Peace Corps provides Volunteers for nearly 70 countries that request assistance in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and the Middle East. Since 1961, more than 215,000 Americans of all ages have serve ...
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The UNIDO ad hoc internship programme has been established for students from diverse academic backgrounds. Its purpose is to promote a better understanding of the organization's goals and objectives and, at the same time, to give insight about efforts to ...
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The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is pleased to offer a scholarship for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) or Predominately Black Institutions to participate in spring or fall Semester at Sea voyages.
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The Margarian Scholarship is aimed at rewarding a select number of deserving students for their academic and personal achievements.
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Thanks to the generosity of the late Walter Jensen, the AATF is able to offer a scholarship for study abroad to a future teacher of French.
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The objectives of the Internship Programme are to promote among the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and of the World Food Programme. Internships provide Divisions at headquarters or country offices with the assistance of outstand ...
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