Study In Africa: 2022 ACEWM MSc Scholarships Program for African Students
The 2022 ACEWM MSc Scholarships Program has opened applications for interested and qualified Africans willing to pursue an MSc scholarship in Ethiopia.
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The award provides a full scholarship along with a monthly stipend of 500 USD(Equivalent amount paid in ETB) and accommodation expenses for selected candidates.
The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) is an initiative of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank Group and through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU).
Scholarship Details of 2022 ACEWM MSc Scholarships Program:
The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) is an initiative of the World Bank Group and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU).
The program is a full-time study and teaching takes place through lectures, seminars, and field-based studies. In addition, teaching may be conducted through video conferences and technology-enhanced learning approaches. The language of instruction throughout the study is English.
Scholarship Requirements for 2022 ACEWM MSc Scholarships Program:
- All applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities(other than Ethiopia) are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency(HERQA)before admission.(Academic documents authentication by the relevant office is mandatory during admission
- Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and provide proof of proficiency.
- The age limit at the time of application for M.Sc. applicants is 30 years or less.
- Applicants are required to take and pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT)
- Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- ACEWM will provide a limited number of full scholarships for competent applicants: A monthly stipend of 500 USD(Equivalent amount paid in ETB). The stipend includes accommodation.
- ACEWM will have modest funding to support the research projects of all applicants.
- ACEWM encourages applicants with their own funding.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- A cover page containing the applicant’s full name as it appears on the applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number(s),
- A copy of ID/Passport,
- Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
- Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
- Applicants should be willing to undertake their full-time research in Ethiopia.
- A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding 500 words,
- Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.
- Certificate of professional experience if there is any,
- Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institutions, organizations,
- Certificate of professional experience if there is any,
How To Apply
An electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document shall be submitted to both of the following contacts:
To: Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: netsanet.assefa@aau.edu.et
Dr. Beteley Tekola, Deputy Head, ACEWM, Email: acewm.dhead@aau.edu.et
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails.
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