How To Apply For Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23

This is to bring to your notice that the application window for the Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23, is now open for interested and qualified applicants.

Important Points 

Listed below are the summarized points you need to note about the Scholarship Programme:

• Funding is partial 
• They take all courses at the University of Leipzig.
• International students are eligible
• All masters and PhD students are eligible

Brief Description

Participate in a unique transnational MA and PhD program in which you will get degrees from two famous African and European institutions. Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa University and Germany’s Leipzig University collaborate to offer a two-year MA degree and a three-year PhD program with Africa at its core. 

Immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary and multicultural atmosphere that will provide you with the information and skills necessary to succeed on the global job market. The curriculum takes place in Addis Ababa, Africa’s political capital, and includes a planned semester at Leipzig University, a globalization and area studies research center of excellence.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is February 15, 2023.

Eligible Courses

The Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23 is a scheme that looks to reward high-achieving internationals, and it is only available for the course below:

• All courses 

Eligible Countries 

Students from the following nationalities are eligible:

• African countries 

Scholarship Award Benefit

All of the following will be provided by the university:

• 2.500 € or 1.800 € each semester students are urged to seek financial assistance/a scholarship from sources such as government agencies, employers, donor agencies, or non-governmental organizations depending on the program.
• Depending on the research outcomes, partial DAAD scholarships and fee exemptions may be available.

Degree Type 

The Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23, is primarily for masters and PhD programs.

Number of Awards

Not specified 

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23:

• proof of an above-average higher education credential that qualifies you for PhD studies (Master or recognized equivalent from an accredited higher education institution)
• an exposé for a PhD dissertation (maximum 3.500 words) that highlights the research issue and strategy, as well as a state-of-the-art analysis
• a three-year strategic plan that includes financial and logistical considerations
• two letters of recommendation from professors, lecturers, or bosses
• curriculum vitae with dates
• a letter accompanied with a personal statement
• If the preceding degree was not conferred by an institution that utilizes English as the language of instruction, proof of nationality (copy of passport) is required: evidence of adequate English capabilities

Application Procedure

To apply, all arranged and organized steps have been highlighted below for the Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23:

• Your certified high school diploma, university diploma, certified transcript of records provided by previous university must be presented.
• If English was not the medium of instruction at your former university, you must provide proof of language competency in your curriculum vitae (two pages)
• A motivation letter and a passport photocopy must be provided.
• Then proceed to reach out to assigned Assistant Professor or the research associate of the University of Leipzig.

Please click the Joint MA & PhD Peace and Security in Africa Scholarships for African Students at the University of Leipzig, Germany 2022-23, to begin your application.

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