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FRAME Intra-African Master's & PhD Scholarships 2020

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

August 31, 2020

The Fostering Research & Intra-African Knowledge Transfer through Mobility & Education (FRAME) programme, funded by the European Commission (EACEA), is offering fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships for African students to study at five partner universities across Africa.

2020 FRAME Scholarship Program For African Students

Partner Universities and Eligible Programmes

Partner UniversityEligible Master's & PhD Programmes
Namibia University of Science and Technology (nust.na)PhD in Spatial Science; Engineering and Natural Resources Science
University of Buea, Cameroon (ubuea.cm)MSc in Agricultural Economics; MSc in Wetland Ecology and Management; PhD in Agronomy (Crop Production)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (knust.edu.gh)MSc in Renewable Energy Technologies; PhD in Food and Post-Harvest Engineering; Sustainable Energy Technologies
Hawassa University, Ethiopia (hu.edu.et)MSc in Soil and Water Engineering; MSc in Plant Science; PhD in Plant Science; Animal Science and Animal Breeding & Genetics
University of the Free State, South Africa (ufs.ac.za)Master's in Agricultural Economics; PhD in Disaster Management

Scholarship Benefits

  • Monthly Allowance: €600 per month for Master's students and €900 per month for Doctorate (PhD) candidates.
  • Settling-in Allowance: One-month equivalent settling-in allowance (plus one extra month allowance for female candidates).
  • Travel & Visa: One return flight ticket and visa costs related to mobility.
  • Insurance: Medical, travel, and accident insurance up to €75 per month.
  • Application Deadline: September 4, 2020

How to Apply

  1. Review the Mobility Target Groups and Courses Offered on the official FRAME portal.
  2. Apply for admission to your chosen partner university above.
  3. Download the required application templates and submit your scholarship application via the FRAME Application Database.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Jessica Adeleke

Aug 31, 2020

Do female applicants get an extra allowance under the FRAME scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Aug 31, 2020

Yes, Jessica. In addition to the monthly stipend (€600 for Master's or €900 for PhD) and the one-month settling-in allowance, female candidates receive one extra month's allowance.

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