DAAD IN-COUNTRY/IN-REGION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Application Deadline: November 23, 2023

LOCATION: Benin Republic

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher
education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for development related Doctoral studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;

clearly show motivation and strong commitment;

have 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 a Sub-Saharan Africa country;

 should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.

The scholarships at University of Abomey-Calavi are available in the following field PhD in Agronomic Sciences, Major Biometry

BENEFIT:

The scholarship covers:  Tuition Fees*

Study and research allowance annually 920 EUR

Printing allowance 800 EUR

Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.) monthly 550 EUR In-Region 400 EUR In-Countr (Subject to change)

Travel allowance (In-Region only) usually twice (beginning/ end of scholarship)

The flat rate travel allowance will be specified in the letter of award. Insurance (In-Region only) Further information regarding the health insurance will be specified in the letter of award.

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GEO YOUNG REPORTER SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline:  January 19, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The GEO editorial team is offering, for the sixth consecutive year, the GEO Young Reporter Scholarship. Recognized for the excellence of its field journalism for nearly 45 years, the title supports the new generation of journalists and photojournalists through this competition. The winner will see their work published in GEO thanks to funding for their reporting and supervision by the magazine’s editorial staff.

ELIGIBILITY:

A journalism and photojournalism competition, the GEO Scholarship is aimed at young talents aged 18 to 30

Participants can submit their application file – a curriculum vitae accompanied by a cover letter and the synopsis of a reporting project (accompanied by a portfolio in the case of a photographer) – to the GEO editorial staff, via the GEO Stock Exchange page on the geo.fr website.

BENEFIT:

The winner obtains funding of 5,000 euros

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