KNUST/DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 for African Students
Applications are open for African postgraduate students for DAAD scholarships 2020 to study at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
As part of the “In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme” DAAD in close collaboration with the GIZ assisted programme “Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA)” is able to offer scholarships for postgraduate studies within the Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA)”. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) within the framework of the special initiative “One World – No Hunger”.
NELGA is a partnership of leading African universities and research institutions with proven leadership in education, training and research on land governance. Currently NELGA has more than 50 partner Institutions across Africa. Its overall objective is to promote good land governance by strengthening human and institutional capacities for the implementation of sustainable and development-oriented land policy in Africa.
The target group for scholarships are graduates from Africa with a first academic degree who want to pursue a Master’s or PhD course in their home country (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another African country (In-Region scholarships).
It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with KNUST by offering up to 6 scholarships for Master and PhD studies at KNUST for the intake 2020.
Contents
DEPARTMENT OF LAND ECONOMY
- MSc Land Governance and Policy
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in Land Economy, Real Estate, Planning, Law, Geomatic/Geodetic Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management and other related disciplines from recognized institutions.
- Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years relevant industrial or research experience.
- All candidates must pass a selection interview before admission.
DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
- MSc Geomatic Engineering
- PhD Geomatic Engineering
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
- Have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) or a two-year University degree (doctoral candidates) with above average results (upper forth of class)
- Clearly show motivation and strong commitment
- Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
- Have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
- Be nationals or permanent resident of an African country
- Generally, be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector
Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Scholarships are initially granted for one year and may be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In conformity with the entry requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the successful candidate should have a minimum of:
- Good Master’s/ first degree with a Cumulated Weighted Average (CWA) of at least 60. Please refer to (POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BROCHURE) for specific requirements related to the programme being applied for.
- Age limit is 40 years
In addition
- Candidates from non-Anglophone countries must have an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language (TOEFL or British Council, IELTS) with above average score or be available to attend a three (3) months English language course at KNUST.
- Candidates with one publication in a journal as first author have an advantage.
- Evidence of current and previous employments.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must apply for their studies at KNUST using the contacts and the method that is prescribed by the institution.
KNUST will screen, pre-select (according to DAAD selection criteria) and short-list the applicants. A detailed report consisting of the shortlisting procedure, the entire list of applicants, the ranked shortlist and the shortlisting panel members will also be availed to DAAD. The ranked shortlist will contain preferably triple (at least double) the number of scholarships that have been attributed to the institution.
DAAD reserves the right of final selection.
Second step:
KNUST will provide the shortlisted candidates with the link to the DAAD-Portal.
Only the pre-selected candidates are asked to log into the DAAD portal, register themselves and submit a DAAD application. DAAD Deadline: February 29, 2020.
Documents to be submitted (in either English, French or German):
- DAAD application form duly filled in (available in the DAAD-Portal)
- Hand signed curriculum vitae (please use the European specimen form at http://europass.cedefop. Europa.eu), including a list of publications (if applicable).
- Recommendation letter by university teachers (Master 1, PhD 2)
- Letter of admission for the Host University / institution / network
- Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Copy of the passport
PhD candidates must submit the following additional documents:
- Declaration of acceptance from the academic supervisor
- Detailed and precise PhD proposal, including detailed work and time table
- Abstract of the proposal on one page (please include name and title of proposal
MODE OF APPLICATION
- Applicants (International) must apply online. International applicants who are admitted will be required to pay an application fee of USD 200.00 before registration.
- Candidates should proceed to Online Admissions Website and begin the application process.
- Once the process has been completed, candidates MUST PRINT OUT 2 COPIES of the completed application form from the portal and submit them (by post) to the School of Graduate Studies together with all relevant documents (Photocopies of Certificates, Recommendation Letters, and Transcript for those attending KNUST for the first time) to the following address:
The Secretary
School of Graduate Studies
KNUST
Kumasi-Ghana
[/perfectpullquote]Deadline for the submission of application forms Thursday, 6th February, 2020.
Application forms submitted after the deadline will not be processed.
Only candidates who successfully gain admission will be notified subsequently.
