The Fully Funded DAAD WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships in Ghana are open to Africans who want to pursue master's degrees at the University of Ghana. It has been agreed upon that DAAD cooperates with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) by offering up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships for Master studies at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) for the intake 2024.

The benefits of the Fully Funded DAAD WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships in Ghana are:

1. Tuition fees* annually

2. Study and research allowance annually

3. Printing allowance once at the end

4. Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food, etc.)

a) Monthly 500 EUR (PhD In-Country)

b) 550 EUR (PhD In-Region)

5. Travel allowance (In-Region only): twice (beginning/end of scholarship)

6. Health insurance(In-Region only)

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded DAAD WACCI Masters Plant Breeding Scholarships in Ghana are stated below:

1. Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable).

2. Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are non-applicable;

3. Clearly show motivation and strong commitment;

4. Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;

5. Have generally completed their last university degree not more than six years ago at the time of application;

6. Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;

7. Should generally be a) a staff member of a public university, b) a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector, and d) Alumni of the DAFI program.

8. Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the program.

9. Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding is impossible.