World Bank Masters Scholarship 2020

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) established under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project and hosted by the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Ghana Cape Coast, Ghana, invites suitably qualified national, regional and international applicants into its MPhil and PhD degree programmes.

MPhil and PhD students admitted to the ACECoR programme are eligible for a scholarship award to facilitate completion of the programme. The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends and field research grants as well as other material and technical support. The scholarship will support students to present their innovative research results at local/international conferences and cover publication fees for research papers submitted to high impact journals. Continued funding support is contingent on academic output based on annual performance reviews.

• Table of Content
• About World Bank
• ACECoR Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ACECoR Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for ACECoR Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ACECoR Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ACECoR Masters Scholarship

The specific objectives of ACECoR are to:

1. Enhance capabilities of young African scholars in the thematic areas of Coastal Geomorphology and Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk Management and Migration, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Science and Blue Economy, Governance and Social resilience.
2. Provide demand-driven applied research data and innovation for relevant industries and sectors in above themes.
3. Develop regional data support systems on marine and coastal issues.
4. Create multi-sectoral networks for marine and coastal for integrated approach to resolving coastal degradation in West Africa.
5. Provide career development for faculty through international exchange programme and in- service training.

Requirements for ACECoR Masters Scholarship Qualification

The ACECoR scholarships are available to all African nationals who meet admission requirements of the University of Cape Coast. Priority will be given to female applicants as well as applicants from West and Central African countries.

The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programmes is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognised university. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

Documents Required for Application

All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of specialisation):

• Completed Scholarship Application form
• Certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Motivation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
• A 2-3 page research proposal in the preferred area of specialisation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ACECoR website