The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in collaboration with the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) in Malawi, is offering 18 fully funded scholarships for Sub-Saharan African students pursuing Master's or PhD studies in 2020.
Eligible Programmes at LUANAR
- Master of Science (MSc) in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Must have completed a bachelor's degree (for MSc applicants) or a two-year Master's degree (for PhD applicants) with at least a Second Class Upper division (or equivalent above-average grade).
- Your last university degree must generally have been completed not more than 6 years ago at the time of application.
- Should generally be a public university staff member, a candidate considered for teaching/research recruitment, a public sector employee, or a DAFI programme alumnus.
Two-Step Application Process
- Step 1: Apply for admission directly to LUANAR following the university's application guidelines and internal deadline.
- Step 2: Shortlisted applicants will receive a link from LUANAR to log into the DAAD Portal and submit their formal scholarship application by 2nd June 2020.
Required Documents (In English)
- Completed DAAD application form on the DAAD Portal
- Hand-signed Europass CV (including publications list, if applicable)
- University teacher recommendation letters (1 for Master's, 2 for PhD)
- LUANAR admission letter
- Certified copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Letter of motivation and copy of international passport
- Additional for PhD Candidates: Academic supervisor's declaration of acceptance, detailed PhD proposal with work/timetable, and a 1-page proposal abstract.
Visit the official LUANAR website for host institution contact details.
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