South African-German Centre For Development Research Master /Ph.D. Scholarship & Internship In Germany And South Africa [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: 20th June 2020

Overview: 
Within the framework of cooperating in Masters and Ph.D. programs, the aim of the African Excellence Centre at UWC in Cape Town is to prepare the next generation of leaders to meet the typical economic, social and political challenges
arising from the development process. The research-oriented training programs already established at the Ruhr-University of Bochum and the University of the Western Cape have been run in close cooperation for several years now.

In order to adequately prepare the next generation of leaders through research-oriented training, it is not sufficient to have the possibility to award scholarships to promising candidates from all over Sub-Saharan Africa, but it is also necessary to maintain strong research focus on the work of the center and to cooperate closely with other leading universities in the region.

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, the DRD offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year.

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

• The Masters in Development Studies
• The Master in Public Administration
• The different Ph.D. options at the center (Ph.D. UWC)

Eligibility: 

Scholarship applicants are advised to carefully read about the specific entry requirements and course application procedure of the program of their choice. The information is available from the sections of the respective program. In addition to program requirements, all applicants have to meet the following requirements:

• Applicants should be from Sub-Sahara Africa
• Applicants should have an outstanding academic record - at least 70% for your last degree
• Applicants should apply within 6 years of having completed their previous degree
• The study must have been completed at an internationally recognized university
• The previous degree (Baccalaureus or Master) should have been an academic discipline which is related to Development Studies or Public Administration
• Applicants are required to have an honors degree in order to be admitted to a Master's degree course or an equivalent of a 4-year undergraduate degree
• Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be a TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution
• Work and/or voluntary experience in your field of interest would be a recommendation
• Women are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must be able to study fulltime at the UWC for the required period.

Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro plus travel allowances for Master candidates and 900 Euro plus travel allowances for Ph.D. candidates. Tuition and registration fees are covered by the Scholarship Programme

Scholarship For A Study Period In Germany 

Apart from full scholarships for participation in one of the above-mentioned programs a number of mobility scholarships for Master students are available each year. These scholarships are aimed at funding a study period in Germany. During such a study period abroad scholarship holders can participate in a Summer School at Ruhr-University Bochum, complete an internship with a German organization working in the field related to their studies or they can visit Ruhr-University Bochum during the completion phase of their Master Thesis for intensive supervision periods.

It is not necessary to apply for mobility scholarships before starting your studies. The application procedure for mobility scholarships will instead be announced to participants of the cooperating programs.

Application Procedure:

You will have to fill in an electronic application form (ONLY AVAILABLE during open Calls)! Applications not using this e-form can´t be considered! As the e-form can only be submitted once, please make sure that your application is complete before submitting it!

Documents that have to be uploaded when using the e-form are mentioned in the respective "How to apply" sections of each program!

• The Masters in Development Studies - Apply Here
• The Master in Public Administration - Apply Here
• The different Ph.D. options at the center (Ph.D. UWC) Apply Here

For More Info Check The South African-German Centre For Development Research Website