German Government Wascal Scholarship 2024 (Fully Funded)
The German Government offers the Wascal Scholarship to eligible African countries in partnership with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL).
The Wascal Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study in West African universities and Germany. it covers the full university fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, and the costs of flights to and from the countries mentioned above.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a citizen of a WASCAL member country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia or Togo);
- Other ECOWAS member countries may be admitted as self-funded students on an availability basis.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or any other related fields: Biological Sciences, Oceanography, Fishing or Livestock Engineering, Geography, Sciences of the Atmosphere.
- Candidates applying for Master Research Programme in Informatics for Climate Change must
have a minimum of BSc in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Health sciences, Meteorology and Climate science, Geography, Biological sciences, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering. - Have at least an intermediate level in English language.
Benefits:
- monthly stipend to cover accommodation, and living expenses for the period of studies;
- payment of university fees;
- roundtrip tickets;
- accommodation
- travel to selected West African countries as well as to Germany.
- research budget;
- a personal laptop computer on loan for the duration of the programme
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- WASSCE or SSCE Certificate (Anglophone Countries)
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or researchers (grade associate professor or senior researcher at least).
- A copy of identity document
- A copy of Passport Photo Page
- A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
- A copy of university degree certificate
- A certificate copy of proficiency in English or, in alternative, a statement indicating and
justifying your self-assessment in the context of English proficiency. - Proof of professional experience in relevant area for the course, IF applicable.
- A written commitment to pay a registration fee of 30 Euro if admitted.
NOTE: The required documents vary for each of the programs
How to Apply?
Deadline: June 15, 2024
