World Bank ACEWM Masters & PhD Scholarships for Africans

Applications are now open for the World Bank ACEWM Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships. The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) is an initiative of the World Bank Group and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU). The scholarship aims to recruit outstanding African students willing to study a Master’s degree or PhD degree at the university, in Ethiopia.

The ACEWM has been offering interdisciplinary M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in the field of water management, Since 2016. The program’s purpose is to train the next generation of water educators, researchers, managers, and professionals and promote outreach. Currently, ACEWM has several Ph.D. and M.Sc. students from all over Africa and some other countries.

Programme Details

• Host Institutions: Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia.
• Fields of Study: PhD (Water Science and Technology, Aquatic Ecosystems Management, Hydrology & Water Resources Management); M.Sc. (Hydrology and Water Resources, Water Quality Management, Aquatic Ecosystems Management, Water Supply and Sanitation, Water and Wastewater Technology).
• Number of Awards: Not specified.
• Duration: 4 years for PhD and 2 years for Masters.
• Eligible countries: Open for citizens of African countries (Except Ethiopians).

World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships Benefits

ACEWM will provide a limited number of full scholarships for competent Master degree applicants: A monthly stipend of 500 USD (Equivalent amount paid in ETB). The stipend includes accommodation. ACEWM will have modest funding to support the research projects of all applicants. ACEWM encourages applicants with their own funding.

There will be limited space for private applicants. Private applicants are expected to cover all costs of their study and should provide evidence indicating their financial capacity to complete their study smoothly on time.

For PhD Candidates

All applicants are required to be sponsored by their respective institutions or by themselves. International exchange opportunities for PhD candidates may be provided on a competitive basis.

World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships Eligibility

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Ph.D. applicants must have a Master’s Degree earned from a college or university of recognized standing with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in ECTS. However, applicants with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will be given consideration based on their experience and achievement.
• Applicants to the Ph.D. program should provide evidence of capacity for research. This includes a master’s thesis published paper in reputable journal or other appropriate evidence of capacity to conduct high quality research.
• Master applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities (other than Ethiopia) are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) before admission. Academic documents authentication by relevant office is mandatory during admission.
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English language and provide proof of proficiency.
• The age limit at the time of application for M.Sc. applicants is 30 years or less and for Ph.D. 40 years or less.
• Applicants are required to take and pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT).
• Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

You may also be eligible for the:

1. PASET RSIF Scholarships for PhD Students;
2. Kazakhstan Government Scholarship for International Students;
3. Bilkent UNAM Scholarship in Turkey.

How to Apply for the World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships

Eligible applicants who would like to apply for this Africa scholarship should click on the apply button below and follow instructions to submit their applications. Furthermore, an electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document shall be submitted to both of the following contacts:

• To: Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: [email protected]
• Dr. Beteley Tekola, Deputy Head, ACEWM, Email [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails.

Required documents

1. A cover page containing applicant’s full name as it appears on applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number(s),
2. A copy of ID/Passport,
3. Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
4. Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
5. Applicants should be willing to undertake their full-time research in Ethiopia (Master applicants only),
6. A concept note not exceeding 5 pages approved by supervisors (PhD applicants only),
7. A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s interest to join the program not exceeding 500 words,
8. Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave (Master applicants only),
9. Certificate of professional experience if there is any (Master applicants only),
10. Applicants for PhD programs should identify at least one PhD supervisor from AAU/Partner institute and include CV of her/his potential supervisor and consent to supervise the applicant’s research work during the study period (PhD applicants only),
11. Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their institution. (The form can be downloaded here.
12. Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institutions, organizations,
13. Certificate of professional experience if there is any.

The application deadline is June 10, 2022. For more details on the World Bank ACEWM Masters and PhD Scholarships, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.