DAAD In-Country Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies in 2015/2016

DAAD IN-COUNTRY/IN-REGION SCHOLARSHIP FOR POSTGRADUATE
STUDIES IN 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Moshi Co-operative University is hereby inviting qualified individual to apply for
admission to three (3) PhD and five (5) Masters scholarships for DAAD In-CountryInRegion Programme for 2015/2016 intake. The Postgraduate Programmes offered by the
University are as follows:
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Programmes
Master of Business Management
Master of Procurement and Supply Management
Master of Co-operative and Community Development
Ph.D in Cooperation, Business studies, Finance, Environmental
Entrepreneurship, Management, Gender and Development studies
studies,
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Masters degree
i. At least a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from recognized institutions of higher
learning; OR
ii. Postgraduate Diploma from recognized institutions of higher learning; OR
iii. Professional qualifications from recognized Professional Boards such as CPA,
ACCA, CIA or CSP.
Doctor of Philosophy( By research only)
For Ph.D applicants, a candidate should posses a good Master’s degree from
recognized institutions of higher learning.
DAAD APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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The last university degree must have been completed within at least less than six
years ago at the time of application.
Citizenship of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa
Bachelor’s and/Master’s degree qualifications with at least above average results
Proof of admission to the desired degree course or official letter assuring
admission
For PhD scholarships: Staff member of a public or private university (or
candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment)
Highly motivated candidates who are able to complete their studies for up to
maximum of two years (masters) and three years (Ph.D)
Not already enrolled in a Ph. D programme
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DAAD APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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Filled and signed DAAD application Form for In-Country Scholarship
Signed
curriculum
vitae;
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the
Europass
CV
template
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu)
A signed copy of this DAAD information Sheet for Students
Certified copies of all University degree certificates
Certified copies of all University transcripts
At least temporary admission letter including fee structure of respective course
(original or certified copy)
For Masters Candidates
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A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages)
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Academic reference from senior lecturer and proof of employment
For Ph.D candidates
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Ph.D research proposal and detailed work plan (10 to 15 pages); plagiarism will
be checked!
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Abstract of the proposal on one page (include name and title of the proposal)
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Recommendation letter by head of department indicating that you are a present
member of staff
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Confirmation of study leave /teaching release from your employer
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PhD proposals must demonstrate relevance to development.
DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT
Scholarships are available for up to a maximum of two years (Master) and three
years (PhD) respectively. The scholarship will be initially granted for one year and
may be extended upon individual request and receipt of a complete application by
using the provided form.
APPLICATION FORMS
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MoCU application forms can be obtained from Moshi main campus (Office of
the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies OR accessed from MoCU
website: http://www.mocu.ac.tz
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DAAD application forms can be accessed from the Office of the Director of
Research and Postgraduate Studies at MoCU or DAAD Website: DAAD
Guidelines for In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, Eastern Africa
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applicants must send their dully filled in application files in form of hard copy and
soft copy to the undersigned before June, 10th 2015.
Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies,
Moshi Co-operative University,
P. O. Box 474,
MOSHI.
E-mail: drps@mocu.ac.tz
Tel. No. 027-2754805
Note: Please send soft copies of these documents and all documents requested by your
study programme/course, to (applications@daadafrica.org). Female candidates as
well as candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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