African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for Masters Scholarships in South Africa

The African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for two Masters scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project, funded by DANIDA (2024-2028).

When is Application Deadline:

• September 7, 2024

Tell Me About the African Centre for Cities (ACC) Masters scholarships:

The African Centre for Cities (ACC) at the University of Cape Town is offering two Masters scholarships as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project funded by DANIDA (2024-2028). The scholarships support students enrolling in the MPhil in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism program, focusing on energy transitions in South Africa.

The ACC has secured funding for two Masters student positions (as well as two PhD scholarships) as part of the CLAIMS project, funded by DANIDA (2024 – 2028). The project focuses on energy transitions in South Africa and has three work packages:

• WP1 will focus on everyday practices related to energy access.
• WP2 will focus on the sub-national state and processes of transitioning energy systems.
• WP3 will aim to draw insights from WP1 and WP2 together to craft a multi-scalar and multi-actor view of infrastructural citizenship.

The current call is for two of the Masters scholarships for students registering for the MPhil in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism programme at the ACC. We are seeking applicants who are interested in issues of urban infrastructure and claims around energy access and provision at the scale of the everyday and/or urban statecraft.

Which Fields are Eligible:

• Urban Studies with a focus on Southern Urbanism, particularly energy access, urban infrastructure, and energy transitions.

Type:

• Masters Scholarships

Who can Apply for the African Centre for Cities (ACC) Masters scholarships:

• Applicants must hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate + Honours) or another Master’s degree by February 2025. The program seeks candidates interested in urban infrastructure, energy access, and urban statecraft.

How are Applicants Selected:

• Selection will be based on academic ability and the alignment of the applicant’s research interests with the CLAIMS project. A committee consisting of the project’s PI, lead researcher, and two external ACC representatives will review the applications.

Which Countries are Eligible:

• Open to all eligible candidates, with a focus on those interested in studying energy access in Cape Town.

Where will the Award be Taken:

• University of Cape Town, South Africa

How Many Awards?

• 2 Scholarships

What is the Benefit of the Award:

• ZAR 245,000 per year, renewable for a second year based on satisfactory progress. Additional funding for fieldwork and travel costs is available.

How Long Will the Award Last:

• The scholarship covers the full duration of the MPhil program, which is typically two years.

How to Apply for the African Centre for Cities (ACC) Masters scholarships:

• Applicants must submit a letter of application, a two-page CV, academic transcripts, a one-page writing sample, and reference letters to Ms. Faranaaz Bennett at faranaaz.bennett@uct.ac.za by the deadline.

Visit Award Webpage for Details: https://www.africancentreforcities.net/call-for-applications-masters-scholarship/

• [For more information, contact Dr. Anna Selmeczi at anna.selmeczi@uct.ac.za]