Study in Nigeria or South Africa With 100% Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship Programme

Applications are currently ongoing for the 100% Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship Programme for Masters studies in Nigeria or South Africa. Interested students should see the details below.

Scholarship Description

The Malaria Consortium in collaboration with University of Nigeria in Nigeria and University of Pretoria in South Africa is offering scholarship opportunities to individuals who has interest in pursuing a degree program in the above mentioned institutions.

Application Deadlines

• For University of Nigeria: Sunday 27^th August 2017.
• For University of Pretoria: Friday 29th September 2017.

Eligible Countries

African countries. See countries below

Host Universities

University of Nigeria,  University of Pretoria

Course Level

Masters

Number of Scholarships

• For University of Nigeria: 2
• For University of Pretoria: 1

Scholarship Value

The Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology will cover all tuition fees, a research study allowance, upkeep costs such as accommodation and board, travel allowance, health insurance and stationery costs for the duration of the MSc. degree

Programme Duration

Maximum of 2 years

Eligibility Criteria

For University of Nigeria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases.
• Mid-career applications will be considered along with fresh graduates.

For University of Pretoria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed an Honours degree or equivalent in Entomology or a related discipline
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases
• Applicants should be no older than 35 at the time of submission

How to Apply

It is important to go through application steps on the Program Webpage (see the link below) before applying.

Scholarship Webpage