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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Masters Scholarships 2020 at Wits University

The African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand is seeking applications for MA and PhD scholarships offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) as part of its ‘In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa’.

Employing approaches from across the social sciences, humanities, and built environment the project will conduct original research and interventions in Johannesburg, Accra, and Nairobi. Through continental and translocal collaborations with colleagues in academia and the arts, it will make important conceptual, theoretical and methodological contributions to theories on multiple mobilities and urbanisation across sub-Saharan Africa. 

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

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DAAD Masters Scholarships

Application Deadline30 Sep 2020
Country to studySouth Africa
School to studyWits University
TypeMasters
SponsorGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of DAAD Masters Scholarships

Full scholarships are available for Four MA students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2021


Requirements for DAAD Masters Scholarships Qualification

  1. Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
  2. Must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
  3. MA applicants must have an Honours degree or equivalent with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%;

Interview date, Process and Venue for DAAD Masters Scholarships

DAAD will make the final decisions and administer the scholarships. ACMS is in charge of the first phase of the application process which involves pre-selecting and shortlisting candidates. ACMS will submit the shortlist to DAAD for the second phase of the application process and final decisions.


Application Deadline

September 30, 2020


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on www.wits.ac.za to apply

 Applications should include:

  1. A cover letter summarising qualifications, professional experience and reasons for interest in the Migration and Displacement programme;
  2. A complete CV;
  3. Copies of transcripts and degree certificates;
  4. SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications);
  5. A short research proposal (1500 words maximum) outlining the proposed research project;
  6. A writing sample of not more than 10,000 words (e.g., a chapter; article; term paper).

Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly recommended to identify a potential supervisor within ACMS and contact them before submitting their application.

Candidates considering applying for registration for a PhD should first contact the ACMS Academic Coordinator at [email protected] before submitting an application to the University.

Email all queries and application materials to: [email protected]

For more details, visit ACMS website

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