Call for Master Scholarship Applications 2025 at West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology. It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) by offering up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships for Master studies .
Table of Content- DAAD Master Scholarship
- Benefits of DAAD Master Scholarship
- DAAD Master Scholarship Courses
- Requirements for DAAD Master Scholarship
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
DAAD Master Scholarship
| Application Deadline | November 21, 2024 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | Ghana |
| School to study | University of Ghana |
| Type | Masters |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of DAAD Master Scholarship
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees* annually
- Study and research allowance annually
- Printing allowance once at the end
- Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
- monthly 500 EUR (PhD In-Country)
- 550 EUR (PhD In-Region)
- Travel allowance (In-Region only): twice (beginning/end of scholarship)
- Health insurance(In-Region only)
DAAD Master Scholarship Courses
- Seed Science and Technology
Requirements for DAAD Master Scholarship
Applicants for WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships:
- Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable).
- Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;
- Clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
- Have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
- Should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.
Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding from the DAAD is not possible.
Established in 1948, University of Ghana is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Legon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Greater Accra. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Korle-Bu, Accra City. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana (National Accreditation Board, Ghana), University of Ghana (UG) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Ghana (UG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.