Study in South Africa: ACMS Full Scholarship at Wits University, 2020

Looking for a full scholarship in South Africa? We are pleased to inform you that the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand is seeking applications for scholarships offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) as part of its ‘In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa’.

DAAD will make the final decisions and administer the scholarships. ACMS is in charge of the first phase of the application process which involves pre-selecting and shortlisting candidates. ACMS will submit the shortlist to DAAD for the second phase of the application process and final decisions.

Application Deadline: 5th May 2020.

Eligible Countries: African countries

Type: Fellowship, Masters, Ph.D., Post-Doctorate

Number and Value of Awards: Full scholarships are available for Four MA and Five PhD students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2021

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
• Applicants must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• Applicants must have an Honours degree or equivalent with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%

How to Apply:

Applications should include:

• A cover letter summarising qualifications, professional experience, and reasons for interest in the Migration and Displacement programme;
• A complete CV;
• Copies of transcripts and degree certificates;
• SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications);
• A short research proposal (1500 words maximum) outlining the proposed research project;
• A writing sample of not more than 10,000 words (e.g., a chapter; article; term paper).

Email all queries and application materials to: [email protected]

Visit the Official Scholarship Web Page For More Information