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 27th August 2017.
- For University of Pretoria: Friday 29th September 2017.
Eligible Countries: African countries. See countries below
To Be Taken At (University): University of Nigeria, University of Pretoria
Type: Masters
Number of Awards:
- For University of Nigeria: 2
- For University of Pretoria: 1
Value of Award: 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
Duration of Program: Maximum of 2 years
Eligibility:
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 Link below) before applying.
Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information
Award Providers: Malaria Consortium
