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Introduction to the DAAD MPhil Southern Urbanism Scholarships 2024-2025
The African Centre for Cities, in partnership with the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), is pleased to announce the availability of it’s scholarships 2024 for students from Sub-Saharan Africa who are interested in pursuing the MPhil Southern Urbanism programme at the University of Cape Town. The scholarship program is offering five in-region scholarships for the 2024 academic year, and applications are now open.
This Master’s scholarships 2024 programme is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to address the complex urban challenges facing cities in the global south. If you are a Sub-Saharan African student who is passionate about urban studies and would like to pursue your academic dreams at one of the top universities in South Africa, then this is a great opportunity for you to consider.
Eligible Fields
The In-Region Scholarship Program is a wonderful opportunity that provides support for studies in specific subject areas with a strong emphasis on national development. For those interested in pursuing higher education at the University of Cape Town, scholarships are available for an MPhil in Urban Studies with a focus on Southern Urbanism. The scholarships 2024 are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by urban environments in the southern regions of the world.
Eligibility Criteria for the Southern Urbanism Scholarships 2024-2025
Applicants must:
- have completed generally a four-year university degree (Master candidates) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable);
- clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
- have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa);
- generally, be a) a staff member of a public university, b) a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) an Alumni of the programme.
The program strongly encourages the participation of female applicants, refugees with officially recognized status, and candidates from other underprivileged areas or groups.
Typically, scholarships are awarded for a year at a time, but they can be extended up to the length of the regular study period with an application. Before a student is given an extension, they must show that they are making satisfactory progress.
Please note: The University of Cape Town might have additional requirements for admission to the university.
Selection Criteria for the Southern Urbanism Scholarships 2024-2025
The candidates who have fulfilled the formal DAAD criteria as well as the host institution’s admission requirements will be pre-selected, screened, and placed on a short list by the University of Cape Town. A comprehensive report encompassing the shortlisting process, the ranked shortlist, and the members of the shortlisting panel will be made available to DAAD as well. Three times, or at least twice, as many scholarships as the institution is credited with will be on the ranked shortlist.
For the scholarships in 2024, an impartial selection committee comprised of international university professors, experts, and alumni from German and foreign universities will evaluate the applications ranked by the institution in the pre-selection phase before making a final decision. The applications are assessed by an independent selection committee that takes into account the institution’s pre-selection ranking in addition to the materials that have been submitted. Academic achievement and calibre, extracurricular activities, motivation, and the topic’s applicability to the research are among the areas assessed.
How To Apply for the Southern Urbanism Scholarships 2024-2025
To apply for the DAAD Mphil scholarships 2024, you need to follow a few steps. Firstly, you must fill out an application form through the DAAD portal. Please log in to the DAAD portal and register yourself to begin the process. The deadline to submit your DAAD application is April 9, 2024.
After receiving the applications, DAAD will review them according to their selection criteria. Only those applicants who meet the DAAD application requirements and are formally admissible will be considered. If you are selected, your application will be forwarded to the host institution for further processing.
In addition to the DAAD application, you must also apply for admission to the University of Cape Town. Please follow the institution’s prescribed method and contacts to apply for admission. Please note that the University of Cape Town has set its deadline for the admission process. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the respective application processes at the host institution.
Important Note: Some universities in Sub-Saharan Africa need a special paper called a “Qualifications Authority” document for admission. This document can take a long time to get, so it’s important to ask for it early.
The University of Cape Town will look at all the applications and pick the best ones that follow the rules. They will send a report to DAAD with all the chosen applications.
DAAD will check the applications again and pick the best ones. They will look at things like how well the person did in school, what they did outside of school, and what they want to study.
DAAD has the final say on which applications get picked.
Required Documents
Mandatory documents to be submitted (in either English or German) for the DAAD Scholarships 2024 application:
- DAAD application form duly filled in (available in the DAAD portal)
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable).
- One recommendation letter by university teachers
- Letter of admission for the host university/institution/network (this can be subsequently submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available at the time of application)
- Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts (if available, including a grading scale for the final university grade)
- If available, information on the recognition of university degree certificates in the host country
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
In-Region Scholarship Programme – Call for Applications UCT – ST2– edition: 02/2024
- Copy of the passport (if applicable), or National Identification Card
- If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as a refugee
- If the Master’s program includes both coursework and a research phase, please submit:
- a short proposal for a possible Master project (2-3 pages)
- a timetable (if applicable: mentioning the planned research stay in Germany (if applicable), see “Additional benefits”)
Optional:
- Additional documents that might be relevant for your application (e.g. proof of internships, proof of employment).
It is important to submit all the required documents on time via the DAAD portal. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are complete. The scholarship only becomes effective once the Admission Letter from the university is issued, and proof has been submitted that the applicant is on-site at the host university to begin their studies. This must be submitted to the DAAD portal as soon as possible and is part of a complete application.
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