The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in cooperation with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, Legon, is offering nine (9) fully funded Master's scholarships (3 In-Country and 6 In-Region slots) for the 2021 intake.
Scholarship Value and Benefits
- 100% coverage of annual university tuition fees.
- Annual study and research allowance, plus a one-off thesis printing allowance at the end of the programme.
- Monthly Living Stipend (covering accommodation, food, and upkeep): 500 EUR/month (In-Country) or 550 EUR/month (In-Region).
- Round-trip travel allowance at the beginning and end of the scholarship (for In-Region scholars outside Ghana, such as Nigerians).
- Comprehensive health insurance (for In-Region scholars).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree (at least Second Class Honours Upper Division / 2:1) in Agriculture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related biological science completed no more than six (6) years ago.
- Have thorough proficiency in the English language.
- Target group includes staff members of public universities, candidates considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, public sector professionals, or DAFI-programme alumni.
Two-Step Application Process and Contacts
- First Step (Apply to WACCI & Notify DAAD): Apply for Master's admission directly to the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana before WACCI's internal deadline. Immediately after submitting to WACCI, send a short email notification with the subject line "Your Surname_First name_WACCI" to the DAAD Programme Officer, Kerstin Bahr (bahr@daad.de), and copy WACCI Programme Manager Mrs. Jennifer Saint-Acquaye (jstacquaye@wacci.ug.edu.gh).
- Second Step (DAAD Portal Submission for Pre-Selected Candidates): WACCI will send shortlisted candidates the direct link to the DAAD Portal to upload their signed Europass CV, university recommendation letter, WACCI admission letter, certified degree certificates and transcripts, motivation letter, and passport data page by 10th February 2021.
Download the full official call at the DAAD WACCI Scholarship Call (PDF).
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