Published: 17 Sep 2019 2,412 views
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) in collaboration with PLAAS (Institute for Poverty, Land & Agrarian Studies) and Network of Excellence for Land Governance in Africa (NELGA), is offering in-country/in-region scholarships, as part of the Strengthening Capacities for Land Governance in Africa programme.
On that note, DAAD, PLAAS,and NELGA is accepting applications from interested students for its DAAD/PLAAS Scholarships for Masters & Doctoral Studies in Poverty, Land & Agrarian Studies 2020.
Field of Study:
The programme supports those studying in subject areas with strong relevance to land governance/land management. The scholarship is tenable in the following areas:
These scholarships are awarded to young candidates, mid-career professionals, researchers, and university staff. Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Application Deadline | October 21, 2019 |
Country to study | South Africa |
School to study | University of the Western Cape |
Type | Masters |
Sponsor | Institute For Land and Agrarian Studies |
Gender | Men and Women |
These scholarships are aimed at young candidates, mid-career professionals, researchers and university staff. Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Selection Criteria:
For admission to the MPhil Research in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, applicants must have obtained an Honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. sociology, history, economics, political science, agriculture, public administration, development studies, geographical and environmental studies). Students must demonstrate a good understanding of their chosen research topic and have research experience in one or more of the following themes – poverty, land and agrarian reform, rural development, and natural resources.
Duration of Programme:
Scholarships are initially granted for one year and can be extended to upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted. All further information will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.
The application process contains two steps. Your attention is drawn towards the two application deadlines.
To read more about the MPhil and PhD programmes, check out our Academic Programme page