2022 World Bank ACECoR Scholarships for African Students

World Bank ACECoR Masters and PhD Scholarships is created is to support technical and scientific capacity development of young African professionals to address issues of coastal degradation, as well as promote the sustainable utilization and management of marine and coastal assets within the sub-region.

Host: Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR)
Tagged: Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters & PhD)
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2022

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) established under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project and hosted by the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, invites suitably qualified national, regional and international applicants into its MPhil and PhD degree programmes.

ACECoR carries out education and research programs in collaboration with academic institutions and industries at the national, regional and international levels to ensure a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to addressing coastal degradation across the sub-region.

Scholarship Requirements:

The ACECoR scholarships are available to all African nationals who meet admission requirements of University of Cape Coast.

Priority will be given to female applicants as well as applicants from West and Central African countries.

Admission Requirements

MPhil – The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil programmes is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Social sciences, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognized university.

In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of research):

• Completed Scholarship Application form
• Certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Motivation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
• A 2-3 page research proposal in the preferred area of research
• Applicants must pass a selection interview and satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Department that hosts their programme of interest before they will be admitted.

PhD – The minimum admission requirement for the PhD programmes is a two- year master’s degree with research in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology, as well as the ability to work optimally and independently in an international multidisciplinary environment.

Note: Applicants for the PhD (Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience) programme must:

• i. Have an MPhil or research MA/M.Ed/MSc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university; OR
• ii. Have MA/Med/MSc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.

All candidates must submit the following (indicating the preferred area of research):

• Completed Scholarship Application form
• Certified true copy of academic certificates and transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Motivation
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
• A 3-5-page research proposal in the preferred area of research

Applicants must pass a selection interview and satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Department that hosts their programme of interest before they will be admitted.

There are no restrictions based on gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability and political orientation of the candidates.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Full Scholarship

• ACECoR scholarships do not include visa fees or travel tickets. However, there will be administrative assistance with visa applications and airport pickup.

Available Programs

The following ACECoR programmes are currently on offer

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degree Programmes

• MPhil in Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• MPhil in Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Programmes

• PhD in Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• PhD in Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

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Deadline:

November 15, 2022