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Hello everyone! My name is Deous Kumwenda, a Malawian resident in Ghana.  I qualified as a physics teacher 14 years ago. After working for five years, I tried very hard to find a scholarship for my further studies, but without success. It was in August 2014 that UNICAF granted me a scholarship to study Master of Education degree with the University of Nicosia. This was a dream come true. I am quite happy with the program I am pursuing because of its relevance to my work. The program has helped to understand the theory and practice of educational leadership. The…

Online Master in Business Administration Scholarships now available for Students in Mauritius We are delighted to announce that UNICAF is now offering scholarships up to 80% to students in Mauritius. UNICAF, recently certified by the Mauritius Tertiary Education Commission, is committed to offering gifted underprivileged students from Africa the opportunity of furthering their education by studying online towards a University of Nicosia internationally recognized business degree at a fraction of the cost. The programme aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to guide their decisions as corporate executives in a dynamic, global environment. The scholarship is…

‘So, you’ve paid your start up fees and now you’re wondering what next? The Student Guide can offer you an idea of what to expect when starting your first module and useful tips preparing you to navigate the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with ease. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran in regards to online learning it is vital that you understand you now have access to a whole new world of education. Everything you need in regards your module is on the VLE and although you may be alone, looking at the screen wondering if you made the right choice studying online please bear in mind in mind you will not be…

Every year hundreds of thousands of adults around the world take the opportunity to develop their careers by means of higher education….and the good news is that higher education is for everyone regardless of age. There really is no such thing as a ‘typical’ mature student although they tend to be defined as students aged 21 or over when they begin their studies. As far as we can generalise, around half the world’s students are aged between 21 and 24, 38% between 25 and 39 and 10% over 40 when they commence their courses. There are many different reasons for…

Many students wishing to study for a degree may be put off by the high costs involved and those who dream about earning a degree in the U.S., are often deterred as it is amongst the most expensive choices in the world. HSBC’s 2014 report on the costs of studying abroad in different locations revealed that the U.S. is the third most expensive option overall, behind Australia and Singapore. HSBC calculated that the average annual cost of study in the U.S., including tuition fees and living expenses, is US$36,564. If you multiply this figure by four for most undergraduate courses…

Thanks to modern day technology, deciding to study for for an MBA doesn’t mean you have to relocate or pause your career and social life. More and more universities are now offering online MBA options to cater for a growing group of professionals who want to advance their education without moving or leaving work. This trend is set to continue and across the world there are now a growing number of establishments offering online options with the same curriculum and rigour as their on-campus programs. Here at Unicaf, for example, together with the University of Nicosia, we recently partnered with…

The internet is one of the most innovative inventions in history and in recent years it has become possible to study for a degree online, allowing you to work at your own pace, study a variety of subjects and save money. However, even though online undergraduate degree programs can cost less than going to a bricks and mortar university, courses can still come attached with an expensive price tag. Technological advances and improvements in internet access have, thankfully, revolutionised the world of education, now allowing prospective university students the means to access financial assistance for higher education. Hence, it is…

What is The Unicaf Scholarship Programme? The UNICAF Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted underprivileged students from Africa the opportunity of furthering their education by studying towards internationally accredited qualifications which are offered online or through blended learning. For the last two decades, our partner universities have been offering scholarships to international students. The vast majority of these students were able to make a significant contribution to their home countries and in many cases at the highest level. Can I get a Full Scholarship? The UNICAF Scholarship Programme is one of the most generous scholarship programmes available for African…

An MBA, or a Master of Business Administration, it is an excellent investment in both your own professional development and your organisation’s progression, skills, systems and management. However, it is expensive and demanding and it has high entry requirements, so why should you study for an MBA? 1. Higher Salary Many people equate success and even happiness to their pay packet.  And those returning to work following their MBA do see an increase in salary. So if it’s money you’re after, an MBA may well be…