ACMS 2022 Full Masters & PhD Scholarships for African Students Acknowledgement of receipt of an application for DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) MA and PhD scholarships through the African Centre for Migration and Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand is requested. The scholarships are offered as part of the DAAD’s ‘In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa’.
Full scholarships are offered for four MA and five PhD candidates accepted into the Migration and Displacement program at ACMS in 2023 who meet the eligibility requirements.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will make the final decisions and administer the scholarships. It is the responsibility of ACMS to oversee the initial part of the application process, which includes choosing and shortlisting candidates. The ACMS will submit the shortlist to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for consideration in the second phase of the application process and final decisions.
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… read more
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ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships
Aim and Benefits of ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships
- Full scholarships are available for Four MA and Five PhD students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2023
Requirements for ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships 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 (preferably in Social Sciences) with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%;
- PhD applicants must have an MA degree in Humanities 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).
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Documents Required for Application
- 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
April 30, 2022
How to Apply
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