The Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) is
seeking students for the MSc scholarships. Scholarships are available in the
area of Agricultural and applied Economics for the 2017-2018 academic year.
The aim of the
scholarships is to strengthen local individual and institutional capacity to
conduct independent, rigorous inquiry into problems pertinent to the management
of Sub-Saharan African economies through synergistic programmes combining
economic research with postgraduate training in economics.
African Economic
Research Consortium is a premie
r capacity building institution in the
advancement of research and graduate training that inform economic policies in
Africa.
Course
Level: These
scholarships are available to pursue the master degree.
Study
Subject:
These scholarships are awarded in the field of Agricultural and applied
Economics.
Scholarship
Award: These
scholarships will cover the following:
- In its
3-year programme, our funding agency, in cooperation with the CMAAE
Programme of AERC, is offering up to 50 in-region scholarships for the
Master of Science Programme in Agricultural and applied Economics
Numbers of
Scholarships: Up
to 50 scholarships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in Africa
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the
following area for these scholarships:
- Must be
nationals of Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda or Ethiopia; - Must
have attained a First Class or a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
degree in Agricultural Economics or related field from a recognized
university; - Must be
willing to work in their country government ministries/ institutions upon
graduation.
Nationality:
Applicants
of Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda or Ethiopia can apply for these
scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must have a First Class or a Second Class Honours
(Upper Division) degree.
English Language
Requirement: Applicants should have a good command in the English language.
How to Apply: Applicants can apply via
online mode.
- Scholarship
application letter; - Curriculum
vitae; - MSc
admission letter or temporary/provisional admission letter, or an official
letter assuring admission with fee structure; - Certified
copies of University transcripts and certificates; - Academic
reference from at least a Senior Lecturer;
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is June 15, 2017.
