Universität Leipzig Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students 2023
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Be part of a unique transnational MA & PhD experience in which you graduate from two prestigious universities in Africa and Europe. Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia and Leipzig University in Germany jointly offer a two year MA program AND a three year PhD Program that takes Africa at its heart. Get immersed in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment that provides you with knowledge and skills required on a global job market. The program takes place in Addis Ababa, the political capital of Africa and includes an organized semester at Leipzig University, center of excellence for research on processes of globalization and area studies.
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Requirements and Qualifications for Universität Leipzig Masters Scholarship
We are looking for talented students who finished their first academic degree (Bachelor) in social science, political science, history, international relations, law, humanities and economics with good or very good results. Students applying for this programme should have an interest in peace and security and global affairs.
Eligibility:
- Academic excellence
- Motivation, academic potential and recommendation letters
- Match of previous degree with our Master’s course
- Work experience and professional qualification
- Language skills
Aim and Benefits of Universität Leipzig Masters Scholarship
- 1.800 € per term
- Applicants are encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisation
- Partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending the study results
Documents Required for Application
- Application form
- Certified copy of high school leaving certificate
- Certified copy of university diploma
- Certified transcript of records issued by prior university
- Proof of language proficiency if English was not the language of instruction at your previous university
- Curriculum vitae (two pages)
- Letter of motivation
- Copy of passport
Requirements and Qualifications for Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarship
- Proof of an above-average certificate of higher education which qualifies for PhD studies (Master or recognized equivalent from an accredited higher education institution)
- An exposé for a PhD dissertation (not exceeding 3.500 words) which presents the research question and approach, including an analysis of the state of the art
- A three-year working plan including finances and logistics
- Two letters of reference by professors, lecturers or employers
- Chronological curriculum vitae
- A letter with personal statement
- Proof of nationality (copy of passport)
- If the previous degree was not awarded by a university that uses English as language of instruction: proof of sufficient English skills
Aim and Benefits of Universität Leipzig PhD Scholarship
- 2.500 € per semester
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial support / a scholarship from sources such as government institutions, employers, donor institutions or non-governmental organisations
- Partial DAAD scholarships and fee waivers are possible depending study results
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the above documents to:
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Rediat Mesfin
Addis Ababa University
Institute for Peace and Security Studies
MA Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa
Email: rediat.m[at]ipss-addis.org
P.O. Box 1176
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
and
Dr. Susanne Kranz
Leipzig University
Global and European Studies Institute
MA Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa
Email: susanne.kranz[at]uni-leipzig.de
Emil-Fuchs-Str. 1
04105 Leipzig
Germany
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