Are you interested in Africa and is your master's thesis on a related subject? If so, the African Studies Centre Leiden is offering you the chance to win € 500. Moreover, your thesis will be published in the ASCL's African Studies Collection.
Table of Content- ASCL Masters Scholarship
- Benefits of ASCL Masters Scholarship
- Requirements for ASCL Masters Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
ASCL Masters Scholarship
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2024 |
| Value | € 500 |
| School to study | Leiden University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of ASCL Masters Scholarship
The award aims to encourage student’s research and writing on African topics and to promote the study of African cultures and societies. It is presented annually to a student whose master's thesis has been completed on the basis of research conducted on an African topic. The award consists of a prize of € 500 and publication of the winning thesis in the ASCL’s African Studies Collection. All theses submitted will be made available fulltext online via the ASCL’s library catalogue
Requirements for ASCL Masters Scholarship
Master students who have completed their thesis at a university on the African continent or in the Netherlands between 31 August 2023 and 31 August 2024 can apply for the Africa Thesis Award 2024. Students in the Netherlands must have received an 8 out of 10 or above.
Students from non-Dutch universities with a grade A (or equivalent) may apply if the accompanying letter from the supervisor confirms the thesis’ excellence and supports the grade score.
Selection Process
Conditions and quality:
The thesis should be based on independent empirical research with a geographical focus on an African country, region, or its migrant communities elsewhere in the world. Theses in the fields of the social sciences or humanities can be submitted (geography, political science, anthropology, development studies, economics, history, religion, literature) in English, French, or Dutch. Should the thesis be in Dutch, a five-page English summary has to be attached.
The ASCL invites theses that stand out in terms of subject, theory and methodology. The jury values an original approach, new insights, and a combination of scientific and societal relevance. In addition, the jury considers the importance of the thesis in relation to development-related issues, its style and readability and interest for the general public.
The following experts are in the Jury of the Africa Thesis Award:
- Prof. Dr Margriet van der Waal (chair, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and University of Amsterdam)
- Marnix de Bruyne (journalist international affairs)
- Dr Tanja Hendriks (KU Leuven)
- Dr Agnieszka Kazimierczuk (independent researcher and thinker)
- Mandipa Ndlovu (PhD candidate, African Studies Centre Leiden)
Founded in 1614, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 405 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.