Students from developing countries, including Nigeria, are invited to apply for the 2021 DAAD Tropical Forestry Scholarships at TU Dresden (TUD), one of Germany's Universities of Excellence. This two-year MSc course focuses on international forestry management and socio-economic field research in the tropics.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: €850 per month for Master's graduates (or €1,200 per month for doctoral candidates).
- Insurance: Full payments towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- Travel Allowance: Covers travel costs unless funded by another source.
- Additional Support: Under certain circumstances, scholars may receive a monthly rent subsidy and a family allowance for accompanying dependants.
- Duration: 2 years
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2020
Eligibility Criteria
- You must hold at least a B.Sc. or equivalent degree in forestry or a related field such as agriculture, horticulture, land-use or regional planning, geography, water management/hydrology, biology, ecology, regional development, or natural resource governance.
- You must prove English language proficiency with a minimum score of TOEFL 80 iBT (550 PBT, 213 CBT) or IELTS 6.0.
How to Apply
Download and complete the DAAD application form and submit your application package directly to the institute (check the institute contact address here) no later than October 30, 2020.
For full programme schedules, visit the TU Dresden Tropical Forestry official website.
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