SUMMARY: The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, calls for applications from eligible Africans for the Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships 2021.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 30, 2021.
OPEN TO: citizens of, and be normally domiciled in, any African country.
SCHOLARSHIPS: 2 full scholarships are available for applicants to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development and subsequent PhD in African Studies
The Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh has announced the availability of 2 full scholarships for suitably qualified applicants to study for an MSc in Africa and International Development and subsequent PhD in African Studies. Successful applicants will start their studies in September 2021.
The Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships have been designed as a combined package to enable those who may not feel they have sufficient research experience to embark on a PhD to get that grounding with an MSc. The MSc year helps build a bridge between undergraduate studies and the PhD.
The scholarships’ fundamental goal is to diversify the scholars from the African continent who contribute original and important research to African Studies.
Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships Eligibility
- Applicants must be a citizen of, and be normally domiciled in, an African country.
- Applicants must have received an excellent undergraduate degree (minimum of a high 2.1) in the social sciences from an accredited university in Africa (a Masters degree achieved with distinction will be an advantage).
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and intention to maximize the impact of their research.
- Applicants must not have previously received a degree from a university outside Africa.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to studying for a PhD in African Studies.
- Applicants must have received an offer to study for the MSc in Africa and International Development and/or the PhD in African Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Preference will be given to those studying conflict resolution, elections, technology, peacebuilding and/or governance in African contexts. However, the selection panel may consider other areas in the field of politics and international development.
How to Apply for Catto Combined MSc and PhD Scholarships
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by sending the following:
- A summary of your research proposal (maximum 2 pages)
- A cover letter indicating your motivations, leadership experience and future plans (maximum 1 page)
- An academic CV, clearly showing the class of degree and previous educational achievements (maximum 2 pages)
- 1 letter of reference
Applications must be submitted in a single pdf document on or before 12: Noon GMT on March 30th, 2021 to admissions.phdafricanstudies@ed.ac.uk.
All applications must use the subject line CATTO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.