The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana (UG) is accepting applications for the award of the 2022/2023 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships to pursue Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Population Studies.
About University of Ghana
The University of Ghana, the premier university and the largest university in Ghana was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. As a University poised to distinguish itself in the area of research to make an impact at the national and international level, the University has launched a new Strategic Plan. http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan This new strategic plan (2014-2024) is intended to consolidate the gains made from the review of the ... read more
DAAD-RIPS Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| School to study | University of Ghana |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | University of Ghana |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of DAAD-RIPS Scholarship
The DAAD scholarship will cover tuition, stipends and accommodation for one-year Master of Arts (MA) and four-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.
Requirements for DAAD-RIPS Scholarship Qualification
DAAD scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who:
- have successfully completed generally a three/four-year university degree for those applying to MA (duration of MA is one year) with above average results of SecondClass Upper Division or equivalent.
- have successfully completed generally one- or two-years MA/MSc./MPH/MFA/MPhil, etc. university degree (for doctoral candidates) with above average results of Second Class Upper Division or equivalent (for First degree)
- clearly show motivation and strong commitment
- have thorough knowledge of the English language
- have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
- are nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country Women and people working in population-related sectors are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
January 14, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Ghana on docs.google.com to applyFor more details, visit UG website.
