Dr Sylvia Meek Masters Scholarship for African Students to Study in Nigeria or South Africa 2018

Malaria Consortium is proud to announce its partnership with University of Nigeria in Nigeria and University of Pretoria in South Africa, to continue Dr Sylvia Meek’s legacy through the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology.

Application Deadlines:

• For University of Nigeria: Sunday 27^th August 2017.
• For University of Pretoria: Friday 29th September 2017.

Eligible Countries: African countries. See countries below

To Be Taken At (University): University of Nigeria,  University of Pretoria

About the Award: The Scholarship for Entomology has been set up in the memory of Dr Sylvia Meek, Malaria Consortium’s Global Technical Director whose untimely passing away in 2016 has left a big void in the fight against infectious diseases, and malaria in particular.

Both Malaria Consortium and the Universities of Nigeria anad Pretoria are committed to ensure Sylvia’s values are carried on by the future generation of entomologists in Africa. Sylvia was not only a great scientist but someone with great compassion who was an inspiration to her associates and colleagues.

The scholarship, established in Sylvia’s honour by Malaria Consortium, will empower a new generation of public health entomologists and malaria staff in Africa and Asia. Given the limited number of field-oriented vector biologists, and the challenges African countries face in achieving malaria elimination, this scholarship is a great opportunity to support the next generation of public health entomologists in support of this quest.

Type: Masters

Eligibility: 

For University of Nigeria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases.
• Mid-career applications will be considered along with fresh graduates.

For University of Pretoria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed an Honours degree or equivalent in Entomology or a related discipline
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases
• Applicants should be no older than 35 at the time of submission

Number of Awards: 

• For University of Nigeria: 2
• For University of Pretoria: 1

Value of Award: The Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology will cover all tuition fees, a research study allowance, upkeep costs such as accommodation and board, travel allowance, health insurance and stationery costs for the duration of the MSc. degree

Duration of Program: Maximum of 2 years

How to Apply: It is important to go through application steps on the Program Webpage (see Link below) before applying.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Malaria Consortium