African Union/Chinese government Master’s Scholarship Tenable at Universities in the People’s Republ
- Deadline 29th June 2018
- May 13, 2018
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ABOUT
The Government of The People’s Republic of China has made scholarship offers to the African Union Commission, through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable African students study in China in the 2018/2019 Academic Year. The scholarships are intended for studies leading to the award of Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in the following Programs.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Public Policy
Public Administration of National Development
Public Administration
Public Administration in International Development and Governance
Public Administration
Chinese Economy
Management of Rural Development and Management Studies
Public Health
International Communication
Transportation Engineering of Railway Operation and Management
Transportation Engineering
Professional Accounting Program
Auditing
Program in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
Information and Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrification & Information Technology in Rail Transit
International Law and Chinese Law
Public Diplomacy
International Relations
Theoretical Economics in National Development
ELIGIBILITY
The scholarships are open to all qualified African Nationals who meet the admission requirements set forth below. The Language of Instruction will be in English. Candidates with potential, motivation and desire to play transformative leadership roles in Africa are particularly encouraged to apply.
Admission Requirements;
Candidates applying must satisfy the following requirements:
i.Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field. For Doctoral Candidates (Master’s degree in a relevant field is required)
ii.Maximum age of 35 years
iii.Fluency in the English language, as it is the teaching language Candidates may be required for a written or oral examination after pre-selection.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Applications must be submitted with a cover letter stating motivation for applying and how the qualification will enable you to serve the continent. Applications must also be accompanied with the following:
1) Curriculum Vitae including education, work experience and publications if any;
2) Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts, and personal details page of national passport (at least six month validity)
3) Clear colored passport size photograph (3*4)
4) Recommendations from two academic referees
5) Health Certificate.