Call for Applications: WAC-SRT/DAAD Scholarships for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

June 10, 2024

The West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT) at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Wa, Ghana, is pleased to announce applications for the 2024/2025 academic year. Under the prestigious DAAD Scholarship program, scholarships are available for the MPhil in Development Management (2 years, Full-Time) and PhD in Planning for Sustainable Development (4 years, Full-Time).

Eligibility Criteria:

MPhil Development Management:

  • Minimum Second-Class Lower Division in a relevant field (Second Class Upper for DAAD applicants).
  • Undergraduate degree must be within the last six years.
  • Two years of work experience in a relevant field.
  • Submission of transcripts, certificates, CV, research proposal, and a motivation letter.
  • Successful DAAD applicants will receive a two-year contract.

PhD Planning for Sustainable Development:

  • MPhil/MSc/MA in a relevant field.
  • Second degree must be within the last six years for DAAD applicants.
  • Two years of research experience.
  • Submission of transcripts, certificates, CV, research proposal, and a motivation letter.
  • Successful DAAD applicants will receive a three-year contract.

Application Process: Ghanaian applicants must use the UBIDS Online Admissions Portal. Pay GH¢180.00 at designated banks or via mobile money. Foreign applicants should post-application documents by express mail. All DAAD applicants must email scanned copies of their applications to ekuusaana@ubids.edu.gh and mueen7@yahoo.com.

Deadline: 15th July 2024

For inquiries, contact: +233-204088762, +233-507122125, or +233-249662006. Email: mueen7@yahoo.com, ekuusaana@ubids.edu.gh, or yyiridomoh@ubids.edu.gh.