DAAD/University of Ghana Masters Scholarship for African Students 2025. – SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID

Call for Master Scholarship Applications 2025 at West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology.  It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) by offering up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships for Master studies .

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees* annually
• Study and research allowance annually
• Printing allowance once at the end
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
  • monthly 500 EUR (PhD In-Country)
  • 550 EUR (PhD In-Region)

• Travel allowance (In-Region only): twice (beginning/end of scholarship)
• Health insurance(In-Region only)

Scholarship Courses

• Seed Science and Technology

Requirements

Applicants for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:

• Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable).
• Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;
• Clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
• Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
• Have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
• Should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.

Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

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Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding from the DAAD is not possible.

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: November 21, 2024.