WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships 2022 for Sub-Saharan African Students – University of Ghana

WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships 2022: 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 2022

Application Deadline: 17th February 2022

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): Ghana

Type: Masters

Eligibility: Applicants for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:

• have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) (at least: Second Class/Upper Division)
• 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 resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
• should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector, d) Alumni of the DAFI programme
• Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

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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