ACMS 2022 In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa at University of the Witwatersrand

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’.

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.

• Table of Content
• About African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS)
• In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa
• Aim and Benefits of In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa
• Requirements for In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa

Aim and Benefits of In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa

Full scholarships are available for Four MA and Five PhD students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2023 

Requirements for In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa Qualification

Applicants:

• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
• Must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• MA applicants must have an Honours degree or equivalent in Humanities with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%;
• PhD applicants must have an MA degree in Humanities (preferably in Social Sciences) with a total aggregate mark of at least 70%;
• Must have been accepted to study for MA/PhD in Migration and Displacement at ACMS (please see application information here).

Documents Required for Application

Applications should include:

• A cover letter summarising qualifications, professional experience and reasons for interest in the Migration and Displacement programme;
• A complete CV;
• Copies of transcripts and degree certificates;
• SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications);
• A short research proposal (1500 words maximum) outlining the proposed research project;
• A writing sample of not more than 10,000 words (e.g., a chapter; article; term paper).
• Proof of admission or application for admission at Wits/ACMS

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application deadline (pre-selection): 30 April 2022. Late applications will not be considered.

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

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

For more details, visit ACMS website.