WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships 2025: 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 2025.
Application Deadline: 21st November 2024
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): Ghana
Type: Masters
Eligible Field: Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology
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Eligibility: Applicants for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:
- graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable).
- Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;
- 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 residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
- should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.
- Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
- Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding from the DAAD is not possible.
Number of Awards: 9
Value 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)
How to Apply for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:Â Apply here
- It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying
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