Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarships for African Students in Germany

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Nonprofit organization

Universität Heidelberg Grants

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

Germany

Deadline

15 Jul 2021

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Master

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

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Award or Grant Description $$ educational fund

Scholarships make it easier to access education. Therefore, Heidelberg University is granting Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarships in Germany. The bursary is available for the academic year 2021-2022.

The motive of this funding opportunity is to support African students who are going to take part in the master’s degree program at the university.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa)
Eligible Course or Subjects: Master’s degree at Heidelberg University in one of the following degree programmes:
Sociology
Political Science
Geography with a focus on Geoinfomatics or Human Geography
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university.

Offered Benefits

Heidelberg University will provide the educational fund for students in the following manner:

The amount of the program for students is 900 € per month.
The award period is generally two semesters. An extension is possible on request and if all requirements are met (academic performance, financial hardship, availability of funds) for a maximum period of 2 semesters.

Application Process

How to Apply: To be considered for this award, the applicants are required to complete the online application of the chosen course and enrol themselves in the university. Applicants are required to send the completed application form to [email protected]
Supporting Documents: The applicants must submit the following documents at the time of application:
Signed application form
Current performance records: First university diploma (original certificate) including the final grade as well as an official translation in German or English and if available, an official conversion of the diploma to the German grading system.
Proof of application for a university place
Curriculum vitae in table form
Letter of motivation: if you are applying for a Master’s degree programme in Geography, there need to be a reference to Geoinformatics or Human Geography
Recommendation letter from a university instructor in the specific field
Proof of citizenship
Self-disclosure of revenue and expenditure (part of the application form)
Evidence confirming the financial situation (payslip of the parents, own wage slips, etc.)
Admission Requirements: Candidates should have to check all the international entry requirements of the university.
Language Requirement: The applicants are required to meet the English language requirement of Heidelberg University.