World Bank ACECoR Masters and PhD Scholarships for African Students 2020/2021: MPhil and PhD students admitted to the ACECoR program are eligible for a scholarship award to facilitate completion of the program. The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends, and field research grants as well as other material and technical support. The scholarship will support students to present their innovative research results at local/international conferences and cover publication fees for research papers submitted to high impact journals. Continued funding support is contingent on academic output based on annual performance reviews.
The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) established under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project and hosted by the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Ghana Cape Coast, Ghana, invites suitably qualified national, regional and international applicants into its MPhil and Ph.D. degree programs.
Eligibility Criteria For World Bank ACECoR Masters and PhD Scholarships for African Students 2020/2021: The ACECoR scholarships are available to all African nationals who meet admission requirements of the University of Cape Coast. Priority will be given to female applicants as well as applicants from West and Central African countries.
MPhil
The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programs is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognized university. Also, the applicant must demonstrate a strong interest in research, development, and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.
All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of specialization):
- Completed Scholarship Application form
- A certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Motivation
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
- A 2-3 page research proposal in the preferred area of specialization
PhD
The minimum admission requirement for the Ph.D. programs is a two- year master’s degree with research in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Also, the applicant must demonstrate a strong interest in research, development, and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.
All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of specialization):
- Completed scholarship application form
- A certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Motivation
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
- A 3-5 page research proposal in the preferred area of specialization
There are no restrictions based on age, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, and political orientation of the candidates.
Dual Degree Option
Successful applicants have the option to pursue a dual degree awarded by the University of Cape Coast and University of Rhode Island (USA). For further details visit: ACECoR Dual Degree Option
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: World Bank ACECoR Masters and PhD Scholarships for African Students 2020/2021 do not include visa fees or travel tickets. However, there will be administrative assistance with visa applications and airport pickup.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2020.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): Ghana
Type: Masters, PhD
Duration of Award:
- Masters: The ACECoR MPhil programs are designed as intensive modular courses with a research component. Students admitted to the programs spend 12 months of learning on course modules and another 12 months on research.
- Ph.D.: The ACECoR Ph.D. programs are designed as 36-month intensive full-time research programs. Students in the program spend 24 months on field research and data collection and 12 months for organizing and writing their thesis, including attending relevant seminars and conferences to gain critical knowledge and/or present preliminary research results.
How to Apply For World Bank ACECoR Masters and PhD Scholarships for African Students 2020/2021:
- It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying
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