The WACCI PhD Programme Scholarships for Africans
Course(s) Offered: Agriculture
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: WACCI
Country to Study in: Africa
Scholarship Description
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) was established inward June 2007 inward the University of Ghana, inward partnership amongst Cornell University (USA), to develop Plant Breeders for the West in addition to Central African sub-region.
Eight students per twelvemonth volition endure admitted over a menstruum of 5 years inward the outset stage of the programme. Each educatee volition follow a 5 twelvemonth programme leading to the abide by of a Ph.D (Plant Breeding) upon successful completion. The programme consists of 2 stages: 2 years of academic study at the University of Republic of Ghana in addition to 3 years of land enquiry at the student's enquiry station/university inward his/her dwelling theater country.
The Centre is currently inviting applications for PhD scholarships tenable at WACCI, University of Ghana. Successful applicants volition enroll inward Jan 2014 in addition to volition comprise the 7th cohort of students.
Eligibility
The WACCI programme is specifically for full-time, professional person flora breeders who volition brand their careers breeding novel cultivars of nutrient crops. Prospective students must have:
Applicants who induce got non been instructed inward English linguistic communication at the undergraduate in addition to postgraduate levels must induce got a exam grade of at to the lowest degree 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) on the Test of English linguistic communication equally a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For to a greater extent than data on the TOEFL test, delight contact the U.S. Information Service. (USIS) at the USA Embassy or Consulate inward your dwelling theater dry soil or contact TOEFL straight at P.O.Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541.6155, U.S.A. E-mail: toefl@ets.org Website: www.toefl.org
Selection Criteria/Funding:
Course(s) Offered: Agriculture
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: WACCI
Country to Study in: Africa
Scholarship Description
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) was established inward June 2007 inward the University of Ghana, inward partnership amongst Cornell University (USA), to develop Plant Breeders for the West in addition to Central African sub-region.
Eight students per twelvemonth volition endure admitted over a menstruum of 5 years inward the outset stage of the programme. Each educatee volition follow a 5 twelvemonth programme leading to the abide by of a Ph.D (Plant Breeding) upon successful completion. The programme consists of 2 stages: 2 years of academic study at the University of Republic of Ghana in addition to 3 years of land enquiry at the student's enquiry station/university inward his/her dwelling theater country.
The Centre is currently inviting applications for PhD scholarships tenable at WACCI, University of Ghana. Successful applicants volition enroll inward Jan 2014 in addition to volition comprise the 7th cohort of students.
Eligibility
The WACCI programme is specifically for full-time, professional person flora breeders who volition brand their careers breeding novel cultivars of nutrient crops. Prospective students must have:
- an MSc/MPhil inward Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Crop Science, Applied Entomology, Applied Nematology or equivalent degree.
- a seat equally an agricultural enquiry scientist inward a national enquiry institute or academy inward the potential student's dwelling theater dry soil is equally good essential, in addition to then that the educatee tin render to his/her dwelling theater dry soil to comport the land enquiry for the PhD thesis.
Applicants who induce got non been instructed inward English linguistic communication at the undergraduate in addition to postgraduate levels must induce got a exam grade of at to the lowest degree 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) on the Test of English linguistic communication equally a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For to a greater extent than data on the TOEFL test, delight contact the U.S. Information Service. (USIS) at the USA Embassy or Consulate inward your dwelling theater dry soil or contact TOEFL straight at P.O.Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541.6155, U.S.A. E-mail: toefl@ets.org Website: www.toefl.org
Selection Criteria/Funding:
Scholarships are advertised extensively inward all participating countries in addition to applications are reviewed yesteryear a panel of local academics.
Eligible groups
Citizens of West Africa amongst initial emphasis on Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, in addition to Niger. Applicants from Republic of Cameroon in addition to Senegal may equally good endure considered.
Participating Institutions
West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana; Ghana
Fields of study
The course of study piece of occupation in addition to enquiry volition focus on the next West Africa nutrient crops:
Forty (40) students arriving inward cohorts of viii over 5 academic years volition have back upward from this innovative flora breeding Ph.D Programme.
Sponsorship duration
The whole 5 twelvemonth study period
Scholarship benefits
WACCI volition pay a non-negotiable stipend that volition encompass exclusively reasonable personal living expenses for the duration of the floor (5 years) including the terms of a render air ticket from the students' dwelling theater countries. WACCI volition non endure responsible for supporting the identify unit of measurement of the educatee at whatsoever stage patch s/he is studying for his/her PhD.
WACCI bursary inward Years One in addition to Two volition encompass all basic personal costs.
Method of Application
Applicants tin either:
For detailed data on the application process, to download the Application Form AND Academic Referee's Appraisal Form; OR to apply online delight see the official website (link is below).
DEADLINES:
Applications are beingness accepted for the 2014 academic year. The deadline for applying is June 30, 2013.
PLEASE NOTE:
Successful applicants must endure available to laid about their studies at the University of Republic of Ghana inward Jan 2014.
Once accepted for the programme the educatee volition equally good induce got to furnish written confirmation that they are aware of, in addition to choose that:
For to a greater extent than data near the PhD programme see the official website (link is below) or shipping an e-mail to info@wacci.edu.gh.
Application Deadline: xxx June 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY West Africans)
More Scholarship Information in addition to Application
Related: Scholarships inward Agriculture for International Students
Eligible groups
Citizens of West Africa amongst initial emphasis on Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, in addition to Niger. Applicants from Republic of Cameroon in addition to Senegal may equally good endure considered.
Participating Institutions
West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana; Ghana
Fields of study
The course of study piece of occupation in addition to enquiry volition focus on the next West Africa nutrient crops:
- Cereals: maize, rice, sorghum, millet
- Root in addition to tubers: cassava in addition to sweetness potato
- Legumes: cowpea in addition to groundnut
- Vegetables: tomato plant in addition to pepper.
Forty (40) students arriving inward cohorts of viii over 5 academic years volition have back upward from this innovative flora breeding Ph.D Programme.
Sponsorship duration
The whole 5 twelvemonth study period
Scholarship benefits
WACCI volition pay a non-negotiable stipend that volition encompass exclusively reasonable personal living expenses for the duration of the floor (5 years) including the terms of a render air ticket from the students' dwelling theater countries. WACCI volition non endure responsible for supporting the identify unit of measurement of the educatee at whatsoever stage patch s/he is studying for his/her PhD.
WACCI bursary inward Years One in addition to Two volition encompass all basic personal costs.
- One render airfare, economic scheme course of study for years i in addition to 2 for students from exterior the Ghanaian borders. Similar move arrangements would endure made for Ghanaian students.
- Study permit application fee. Note that students volition involve to pay for the study permit themselves merely volition endure refunded i time proof of payment is received.
- Registration in addition to tuition fees.
- Single,self - catering accommodation. Students should endure informed that at that spot is no capacity for spouses or children inward residence inward this programme.
- Medical insurance.
- Access to the University Student Counselling Centre. Students are encouraged to brand operate of the professional person services offered yesteryear the University of Republic of Ghana Counselling in addition to Placement Centre.
- A return, economic scheme flight.
- Accommodation in addition to other benefits equally inward a higher identify for a 3 (3) calendar month period.
Method of Application
Applicants tin either:
- Download in addition to consummate the University Application Form (PDF) or
- Complete an Online Form
For detailed data on the application process, to download the Application Form AND Academic Referee's Appraisal Form; OR to apply online delight see the official website (link is below).
DEADLINES:
Applications are beingness accepted for the 2014 academic year. The deadline for applying is June 30, 2013.
PLEASE NOTE:
Successful applicants must endure available to laid about their studies at the University of Republic of Ghana inward Jan 2014.
Once accepted for the programme the educatee volition equally good induce got to furnish written confirmation that they are aware of, in addition to choose that:
- WACCI volition pay a non-negotiable stipend that volition encompass exclusively reasonable personal living expenses for the duration of the floor (5 years)
- Neither WACCI, nor the donor agency, is responsible for supporting the identify unit of measurement of the educatee at whatsoever stage patch he/she is studying for his/her PhD
- All students volition consummate 2 study years inward Republic of Ghana in addition to that, during that time, they volition study in addition to go yesteryear all courses required of them inward the WACCI curriculum
- As a University of Republic of Ghana student, they are dependent land to all the rules governing all students of the University of Ghana
- Students volition non larn inward into correspondence amongst the donor organisation except amongst the cognition in addition to consent of the Director of WACCI
For to a greater extent than data near the PhD programme see the official website (link is below) or shipping an e-mail to info@wacci.edu.gh.
Application Deadline: xxx June 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY West Africans)
More Scholarship Information in addition to Application
Related: Scholarships inward Agriculture for International Students
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