Apply Now: WAC-SRT DAAD Scholarships for the Academic Year 2024-2025

The West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT) at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Wa, Ghana, is pleased to announce applications for the 2024/2025 academic year. Under the prestigious DAAD Scholarship program, scholarships are available for the MPhil in Development Management (2 years, Full-Time) and PhD in Planning for Sustainable Development (4 years, Full-Time).

• Table of Content
• About Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA)
• WAC-SRT DAAD Scholarships
• Requirements for WAC-SRT DAAD Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA)

NELGA strengthens human and institutional capacities for the implementation of the AU Agenda on Land. NELGA supports African governments, policymakers and civil society by helping them gain substantial and evidence-based knowledge and network with land governance experts.

WAC-SRT DAAD Scholarships

Requirements for WAC-SRT DAAD Scholarships Qualification

MPhil Development Management:

• Minimum Second-Class Lower Division in a relevant field (Second Class Upper for DAAD applicants).
• Undergraduate degree must be within the last six years.
• Two years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Submission of transcripts, certificates, CV, research proposal, and a motivation letter.
• Successful DAAD applicants will receive a two-year contract.

PhD Planning for Sustainable Development:

• MPhil/MSc/MA in a relevant field.
• Second degree must be within the last six years for DAAD applicants.
• Two years of research experience.
• Submission of transcripts, certificates, CV, research proposal, and a motivation letter.
• Successful DAAD applicants will receive a three-year contract.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Ghanaian applicants must use the UBIDS Online Admissions Portal. Pay GH¢180.00 at designated banks or via mobile money. Foreign applicants should post-application documents by express mail. All DAAD applicants must email scanned copies of their applications to [email protected] and [email protected].

For inquiries, contact: +233-204088762, +233-507122125, or +233-249662006. Email: [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

For more details, visit NELGA website.