The Wageningen University Africa Scholarship program provides a golden opportunity for talented and driven students from Africa to pursue a Master’s degree at Wageningen University, contributing to capacity building in Africa. This initiative is supported by the University Fund Wageningen, aiming to nurture academic talent, foster groundbreaking research, and recognize outstanding education and research at Wageningen University & Research.
Scholarship Summary:
Host Country: Netherlands
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Health Insurance | Other allowances
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Scholarship Requirements:
To be eligible for the Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Have applied for one of the master’s programs at Wageningen University & Research before the stipulated deadline.
- Be unconditionally admitted to this MSc program.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, ranking in the top 5% with a First class honours degree and a GPA of 80% or higher in a Bachelor’s degree.
Only candidates meeting all the aforementioned criteria will be eligible for an invitation to the Africa Scholarship Programme selection process.
Scholarship Duration and Reward:
- Travel to and from The Netherlands
- Living allowance for the entire program duration (24 months)
- Tuition fee coverage for the entire program duration (24 months)
- Visa costs and expenses for health insurance
- A budget for one seminar in Europe (covering travel, stay, and registration fee)
Required Documents:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcript of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement regarding prior education
Method of Selection:
The selection process for this scholarship is by invitation only; direct applications are not accepted.
Selection Procedure Steps:
Apply for an MSc program before February 1st, 2024.
Eligible candidates will be considered for an invitation to the Africa Scholarship Programme selection process.
Steps of the Selection Procedure:
Invitation to apply
Assignment submission by selected candidates (deadline: April 4, 2024)
Online interviews for a smaller group of candidates
Announcement of results on May 13, 2024:
Positive with an ASP scholarship granted
Positive but placed on a waiting list
Negative, indicating no ASP scholarship granted.
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