The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) in partnership with DAAD is inviting applications for the MPhil in Seed Science and Technology programme. Successful applicants will enrol in January 2023 and will comprise the ninth cohort of MPhil Students.
About West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) is a partnership between the University of Ghana (UG) and Cornell University, USA that was established in June 2007 with funding from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) at the University of Ghana to train Plant Breeders in Africa working on the improvement of African crops in local environments for farmers in Africa.
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WACCI-DAAD Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of WACCI-DAAD Scholarship
The DAAD scholarship will cover tuition, stipends and accommodation for a two-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Requirements for WACCI-DAAD Scholarship Qualification
DAAD scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who:
· have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (Master candidates) with above-average results of Second-Class Upper Division or equivalent
· clearly show motivation and strong commitment
· have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction
· have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application
· must be nationals or permanent residents of an African country
Application Deadline
April 20, 2022How to Apply
Application Requirements
· Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
· Undergraduate Certificate of Completion
· MPhil Proposal
· Curriculum Vitae
· Email address of (3) referees – Inform your referees before you use their email addresses.
· Application Fee of US$ 110 (Foreign Applicants) and GH¢ 200 (Ghanaian Applicants)
Your admission process will go through the steps below. Please take note of deadlines.
1. Complete an online form on the University of Ghana Graduate Admissions Page before April 20, 2022.
2. WACCI to submit shortlisted candidates to DAAD by May 12, 2022
3. DAAD will directly contact shortlisted candidates
4. Shortlisted candidates are to submit their applications via the DAAD portal by June 15, 2022
5. Scholarship awardees to receive notification from DAAD in September 2022
For more details, visit WACCI website.
