EU-ECOWAS Master’s Scholarship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
The EU-ECOWAS Scholarship project offers master’s degrees in the sustainable energy sector at specialised universities in West Africa (Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo) to eligible students from ECOWAS member countries active in the energy industry.
The programme aims to improve access to high-quality training in the sustainable energy sector in West Africa by enabling university graduates with a focus on young professionals (English, French, and Portuguese speakers) in ECOWAS member states to acquire the profile required to meet the region’s growing demand for specialists at the highest level in the field of sustainable energy, as well as to promote good governance of the sector.
Highlights of EU-ECOWAS Master’s Scholarship
1. Applicants must citizens of ECOWAS member states
2. Bachelor’s degree with at least second class upper
3. Provisional admission at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
4. Deadline for application is Friday 28 October 2022.
EU-ECOWAS Master’s Scholarship at KNUST
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana is officially accepting applications from Monday, October 10, 2022 through Friday, October 28, 2022. You can ONLY apply for relevant courses which have been opened to receive applications:
- MPhil Renewable Energy Systems
- M.Phil. Power Systems Engineering
- M.Phil. Materials Engineering
- M.Phil. Bioengineering
- M.Phil. Chemical Engineering
Scholarship Categories
The two types of scholarships available on the programme are:
- Mobile Scholarships
Scholars are selected to complete their master’s program in higher education institutions located outside their country of residence. The scholarship will provide funding for tuition, subsistence, travel, research grant, insurance and visa.
- Stationary Scholarships
Scholars are selected to complete their master’s program in higher education institutions located in their country of residence. The scholarship will take care of scholars’ tuition and research grant. A small stipend to contribute towards travel and subsistence will also be provided.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If more candidates match the selection criteria than there are places available, they will be ranked according to the results of their last year of study and professional experience.
Scholarship requirements for validation
Successful applicants will be required to provide the following documents for validation:
- Identification cards such as an international passport or a national identity card
- Proof of residency in an ECOWAS country or Mauritania
- A copy of the provisional admission letter from a shortlisted university
- Academic transcripts or certificate obtained, and
- Any other documents to validate information provided in the application form.
Scholarship Application Procedure
Complete the application form after reading through scholarship and application information.
Get more details on the EU-ECOWAS Master’s Scholarship from British Council or send an email to euecowas@britishcouncil.org
Complete the application form