Fully Funded MSc Fellowships for Female African Students, 2018

Applications are invited for fully funded Master Fellowships supporting Young Talented Female Scientists to Become Future Leaders. Fellowships are available to female national of one of ACE II participating countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) or Burundi.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue Master degree programme.

Eligible Countries: The fellowship is available to female national of one of ACE II participating countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) or Burundi.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

In order to be eligible for this Fellowship, the applicant must:

1. Be a female national of one of ACE II participating countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) or Burundi
2. Be under the age of thirty-five (35) years

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours

1. iv) have been admitted in any of the 24 ACEs to study full-time in any of the priority disciplines of the ACE II Project: (i) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Industry, (ii) Agriculture, (iii) Health, (iv) Education, and (v) Applied Statistics;
2. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards, if any.

Method of Application: To apply for this Fellowship, interested candidates are advised to fill in the application form found at www.iucea.org or ace2.iucea.org attach all requested documents, and send by e-mail to exsec-at-iucea.org with a copy to ace2rfu-at-iucea.org. All applications must be received not later than 5.00 PM East African Time on June 4 2018. For proof of eligibility, an applicant should ensure that the following are provided:

1. Completed application form
2. Recent passport-size photograph

• Summarized CV with names and contacts of two referees

1. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
2. Certified copies of passport or national identity card indicating citizenship
3. Copy of admission letter from one of the host universities (please refer to the attached table on Countries, ACEs and Universities)

• Two (2) reference letters with contact

Application Form

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 4, 2018