The University of Ghana’s prestigious West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring students through the fully funded DAAD Scholarship for the Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology.
This comprehensive scholarship covers a range of expenses, including full tuition fees, a generous living stipend of €6,460 per year, travel costs, health insurance, and fees related to study and research.
The official call for applications for the 2025 University of Ghana DAAD Scholarship has been announced, signaling a collaborative effort between DAAD and WACCI to award up to three in-country and six in-region master’s degree scholarships.
This initiative actively encourages applications from individuals belonging to underprivileged backgrounds, women, and refugees holding official refugee status, reflecting a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
It is important to note that recipients of a DAAD scholarship in the past are not eligible to receive further funding for another Master’s program.
Therefore, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you are warmly invited to apply for this incredible opportunity and take a step towards advancing your education and career in crop improvement. You can also a apply for the DAAD In-Country or In-Region Program for Sub-Saharan Africans 2024
Scholarship Overview:
- Studies will take place in Ghana
- Supports Postgraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, and PhD Scholarships
- Open to students from all African countries
- Fully funded Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- The application deadline is November 21st, 2024
Benefits of the Scholarship:
Your yearly tuition fees will be taken care of
Annual allowance for study and research (460 EUR)
Allowance printing once at the conclusion
Scholarship each month (housing, food, etc.)
500 EUR (PhD in-country) or 550 EUR (PhD in-region) per month
Two travel allowances (in-region only) at the start and finish of the scholarship
Insurance for health (in-region only)
DAAD In the context of research-based Master programs, holders of In-Country/In-Region scholarships are also encouraged to apply for a three- to six-month short-term research stay in Germany.
Selection Criteria:
You must: have a first academic degree and have finished a three-year university program with above-average performance (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) to be eligible for the University of Ghana DAAD Scholarship.
You are not eligible if you are unable to provide a higher result or a Second Class Upper Division.
Possess a solid understanding of the teaching language.
Typically graduated from college no more than six years before the application date
Be citizens or long-term inhabitants of a nation in Sub-Saharan Africa;
How to Apply:
The first step is to apply for the program completely through the DAAD Portal.
Create an account on the portal.
Open the portal and log in.
Read the instructions carefully before applying through the site.
By November 21, 2024, submit your application through the portal.
Before submitting your application, make sure it is complete and satisfies all DAAD requirements!
By the DAAD criteria, the DAAD will formally consider applications submitted solely through the DAAD portal.
