WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships 2024 for Sub-Saharan African Students – University of Ghana

WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships 2024: 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 at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) for the intake 2024.

Application Deadline: 23rd November 2023

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): Ghana

Type: Masters

Eligible Field: Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology

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

Number of Awards: 9

Value of WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships: 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)

How to Apply for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:  Apply below

• It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying
• GOODLUCK!

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