Applications are now opened for the World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships. The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) is an initiative of the World Bank Group and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU). The scholarship aims to recruit outstanding African students willing to study a Master’s degree or PhD degree at the university, in Ethiopia.
The ACEWM has been offering an interdisciplinary M.Sc. and PhD programs in the field of water management, Since 2016. The program’s purpose is to train the next generation of water educators, researchers, managers, and professionals and promoting outreach. Currently, ACEWM has several PhD and M.Sc. students from all over Africa and some other countries.
Programme Details
Host Institutions: Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia.
Fields of Study: PhD (Water Science and Technology, Aquatic Ecosystems Management, Hydrology & Water Resources Management); M.Sc. (Hydrology and Water Resources, Water Quality Management, Aquatic Ecosystems Management, Water Supply and Sanitation, Water and Wastewater Technology).
Number of Awards: 8 (3 PhD and 5 M.Sc.).
Duration: 4 years for PhD and 2 years for Masters.
Eligible countries: Open for citizens of African countries (Except Ethiopians).
World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships Benefits
Selected candidates for the ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships will be provided with the following benefits :
ACEWM will have a modest funding to support research projects of all applicants.
In addition to research support, ACEWM will provide full Scholarship for a very limited number (3 PhD and 5 M.Sc.) of highly competent applicants from African Countries other than Ethiopia.
A monthly stipend of 600 USD (Equivalent amount paid in ETB) for M.Sc. and 800 USD (Equivalent amount paid in ETB) for PhD applicants. The stipend includes accommodation.
National and other applicants are required to be sponsored by their respective institutions or by themselves.
There will be limited space for private applicants. Private applicants are expected to cover all costs of their study and should provide evidence indicating their financial capacity to complete their study smoothly on time.
World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships Eligibility
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Ph.D. applicants must have a Master’s Degree earned from a college or university of recognized standing with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in ECTS. However, applicants with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will be given consideration based on their experience and achievement.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program should provide evidence of capacity for research. This includes a master’s thesis published paper in reputable journal or other appropriate evidence of capacity to conduct high quality research.
All applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities (other than Ethiopia) are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) before admission. (Academic documents authentication by relevant office is mandatory during admission).
Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English language and provide proof of proficiency.
The age limit at the time of application for M.Sc. applicants is 30 years or less and for Ph.D. 40 years or less.
Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Application instructions
Eligible applicants should send an electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document to the following contacts:
To: Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Ahmed Mustefa, Academic Program Officer, Email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails.
Required documents
A cover page containing applicant’s full name as it appears on applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number(s),
A copy of ID/Passport,
Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
Applicants wishing to pursue a PhD program should submit a concept note not exceeding 5 pages.
Applicants for PhD programs should identify at least one PhD supervisor and include CV of her/his potential supervisor and consent to supervise the applicant’s research work during the study period.
Applicants for PhD programs should be willing to undertake their full-time research in Ethiopia A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding 500 words,
Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their institution. (The form can be downloaded here)
Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.
Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations,
Certificate of professional experience if there is any.
The application deadline is . For more details on the World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships, please visit the official page.
