(MNAUSS) Africa-India Fellowship Programme in Agriculture in India

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship
Scheme support Africa-India Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship is provided to
learn in Agriculture. Applicants must be a National/Citizen of an African Union
Member State. Applicants should have good knowledge of English. Fellowship for
Master’s programme covers 12,000 Indian Rupees per month
for two years. For PhD programme covers 15,000 Indian Rupees per
month for three years. Preference will be given to students who have already
secured admissions at Indian Universities. The Fellowship application deadline
is 28th February 2013.
Study Subject(s):The
fellowship is provided to learn Agriculture.
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing Masters and PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: African Union – Government of India
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility:
i. Be a National/Citizen of an African Union Member
State
ii. Have good knowledge of English
iii. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by
academic transcripts. An applicant for Master’s Programme must meet the
following minimum criteria:
a) Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.
b) Be a holder of a four year Bachelor’s Degree in respective field of
Agriculture, at least Upper Second Class Honours
iv. Have at least two (2) years post-graduation work experience
v. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion
of study for at least three (3) years.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries
: The students of African Union can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme (MNAUSS) has
received support under the Africa-India strategic partnership for some special
scholarships in the field of Agriculture for Africans working in African
institutions of higher learning and research. The Africa-India Capacity
Building Scholarship Programme comprises: 1) Capacity Building Masters Degree
Scholarship 2) Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Programm.
Duration of award(s): The Master’s programme is of two years whereas the Ph.D. is a three
year programme.
What does it cover?A fellowship will be awarded – for two years, 12,000 Indian Rupees per
month (for Master’s programme) ???? for three years, 15,000 Indian Rupees per
month (for doctoral programme) All expenditure towards tuition fee, hostel fee,
mess, medical, contingency and travel within country etc. during the course
will be borne by the student utilizing the fellowship amount. The cost of air
ticket and visa will be paid through the Indian Mission in the respective
African Country.
Selection Criteria: Preference will be given
to candidates who have already secured admissions to Indian Universities.
However, candidates who have not yet secured admissions would be placed in
available universities in India.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 28th February 2013.

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