ACMS 2022 Full Masters & PhD Scholarships for African Students to Study at Wits University

Published: 08 Mar 2022 2,449 views

The African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) at the University of the Witwatersrand is seeking applications for MA and PhD scholarships offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) as part of its ‘In-Region Scholarship Programme South Africa’. 

Full scholarships are available for Four MA and Five PhD students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2023 

DAAD will make the final decisions and administer the scholarships. ACMS is in charge of the first phase of the application process, which involves pre-selecting and shortlisting candidates. ACMS will submit the shortlist to DAAD for the second phase of the application process and final decisions.

ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships

Benefits of ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships

• Full scholarships are available for Four MA and Five PhD students accepted for the Migration and Displacement programme at ACMS in 2023 

Requirements for ACMS Full Masters & PhD Scholarships

 Applicants:

• Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
• Must have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
• MA applicants must have an Honours degree or equivalent in Humanities (preferably in Social Sciences) with a total aggregate mark of at least 65%;
• PhD applicants must have an MA degree in Humanities with a total aggregate mark of at least 70%;
• Must have been accepted to study for MA/PhD in Migration and Displacement at ACMS (please see application information here).

Application Documents

• A cover letter summarising qualifications, professional experience and reasons for interest in the Migration and Displacement programme;
• A complete CV;
• Copies of transcripts and degree certificates;
• SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications);
• A short research proposal (1500 words maximum) outlining the proposed research project;
• A writing sample of not more than 10,000 words (e.g., a chapter; article; term paper).
• Proof of admission or application for admission at Wits/ACMS

Application Deadline

How to Apply