African Union Public Health Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in South Africa?
The Afican Union Centre for Disease Control and Prevention is inviting young Africans to apply for a fully funded Masters degree program at the University of Witwatersrand.
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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
African Union Public Health Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: African Union CDC
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Africa
- Location: South Africa
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Travel Costs
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: August 31, 2024
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African Union Public Health Scholarship Details
Africa CDC instituted an annual scholarship programme that awards scholarships to 10 young African scholars for an 18-month master’s degree study in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
Preference is given to candidates currently working with the NPHI in their respective countries and the purpose is to strengthen public health workforce capacity of African Union Member States.
African Union Public Health Scholarship Benefits
- The African Union Public Health Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship to 10 young African scholars for an 18-month master’s degree study in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
- If awarded the scholarship, the costs of your study and living expenses will be covered by the African Union CDC.
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Available Programmes for African Union Public Health Scholarship
Interested candidates can apply for any of the following courses:
- epidemiology and biostatistics,
- field epidemiology,
- infectious diseases epidemiology,
- public health informatics,
- biostatistics, and
- implementation science.
African Union Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate African Union Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- have a disciplinary background in any of medical, microbiology, dentistry, statistics, computer science, veterinary science, demography, Nutrition, and Psychology.
- have a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh or other health related degree.
- Relevant work experience will be an advantage.
- English competency certificate OR evidence of prior undergraduate training in English. (For countries whose medium of instruction is not English)
- Certified copies of South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificates OR proof of application to SAQA. To apply for SAQA, visit: http://www.saqa.org.za/index.php.
Required Documents for African Union Public Health Scholarship
While applying for the 2024 African Union Public Health Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Complete Application Form
- Written motivation by the applicant detailing motivation for applying for the course and how the programme fits with their overall career goals.
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae including a description of relevant research and work experience
- Two referee reports.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
How To Apply for 2024 African Union Public Health Scholarship
To apply for the African Union Public Health Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Apply to an MSc in Epidemiology at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self-Service Portal.
- Send inquiries about the scholarship to: africacdcscholarships@africa-union.org.
- Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self-Service Portal.
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Deadline: August 31st, 2024
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