DAAD 2021 WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Students (Ghana)

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 2021

• Table of Content
• About DAAD
• WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships
• Requirements for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships

Aim and Benefits 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)

Requirements for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships Qualification

Applicants

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.