163+ Scholarships in Germany for International Students 2025

Call for Applications of the Joint MA & PhD Program Global Studies (Peace and Security in Africa) of the Universität Leipzig Application Deadline: 15th February 2023 Eligible Countries: African countries To be Taken at (Country): Ethiopia & Germany About the Award: Be part of a unique transnational MA & PhD experience in which you graduate from two prestigious universities in Africa and Europe. Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia and Leipzig University in Germany jointly offer a two year MA program AND a three year PhD Program that takes Africa at its heart. Get immersed in an interdisciplinary and interculturalenvironment that provides you with knowledge and skills required on a global job market. The program takes place in Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa and includes an organized semester at Leipzig University, center of excellence for research on processes of globalization and area studies. Type: Masters, PhD MASTERS We are looking for talented students who finished their first academic degree (Bachelor) in social science, political science, history, international relations, law, humanities and economics with good or very good results. Students applying for this programme should have an interest in peace and security and global affairs. Eligibility: academic excellence motivation, academic potential and recommendation letters match of previous degree with our Master’s course work experience and professional qualification language skills Value of Award: 1.800 € per term applicants are encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisation partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending the study results How to Apply: application form certified copy of high school leaving certificate certified copy of university diploma certified transcript of records issued by prior university Proof of language proficiency if English was not the language of instruction at your previous university curriculum vitae (two pages)letter of motivation copy of passport Send questions and applications to: Daniel Gebreegziabher Kebede, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Peace and Security Studies Academic Coordinator Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia T: +251-912374951 E: daniel.g@ipss-addis.org Dr. Claudia Baumann Research Associate and Programme Coordinator MA/PhD Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa Global and European Studies Institute (GESI) Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany T: +49-1606442924 E: claudia.baumann@uni-leipzig.de PhD Eligibility: proof of an above-average certificate of higher education which qualifies for PhD studies (Master or recognized equivalent from an accredited higher education institution) an exposé for a PhD dissertation (not exceeding 3.500 words) which presents the research question and approach, including an analysis of the state of the art a three-year working plan including finances and logistics two letters of reference by professors, lecturers or employers chronological curriculum vitae a letter with personal statement proof of nationality (copy of passport) if the previous degree was not awarded by a university that uses English as language of instruction: proof of sufficient English skills Value of Award: 2.500 € per semester applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisations partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending study results Duration of Award: How to Apply: Send questions and applications to: Daniel Gebreegziabher Kebede, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Peace and Security Studies Academic Coordinator Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia T: +251-912374951 E: daniel.g@ipss-addis.org Dr. Claudia Baumann Research Associate and Programme Coordinator MA/PhD Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa Global and European Studies Institute (GESI) Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany T: +49-1606442924 E: claudia.baumann@uni-leipzig.de GOODLUCK Visit Award Webpage for Details

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