The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana is accepting applications for the award of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships to pursue Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Population Studies at RIPS.
The Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS) at the University of Ghana is accepting
applications for the award of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Scholarships to pursue Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in
Population Studies at RIPS.
The DAAD scholarship will cover tuition, stipends and accommodation for one-year Master
of Arts (MA) and four-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.
DAAD scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who:
have successfully completed generally a three/four-year university degree for those
applying to MA (duration of MA is one year) with above average results of SecondClass Upper Division or equivalent.
have successfully completed generally one- or two-years MA/MSc./MPH/MFA/MPhil,
etc. university degree (for doctoral candidates) with above average results of
Second Class Upper Division or equivalent (for First degree)
clearly show motivation and strong commitment
have thorough knowledge of the English language
have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at
the time of application
are nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
Women and people working in population-related sectors are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
MA applicants’ required documents:
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Undergraduate Transcript
- One-page motivational statement (Heading: Motivational Statement & your Name)
- TOEFL/IELTS examination grades not more than two years old at the time of
application (if applying as national or permanent resident of non-English speaking
African country)
PhD applicants required documents: - Undergraduate Certificate
- Undergraduate Transcript
- One-page motivational statement (Heading: Motivational Statement & your Name)
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Transcript