(MNAUSS) Africa-India Fellowship Programme in Agriculture in India, 2013

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The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme support Africa-India Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship is provided to learn in Agriculture. Applicants must be a National/Citizen of an African Union Member State. Applicants should have good knowledge of English. Fellowship for Master's programme covers 12,000 Indian Rupees per month for two years. For PhD programme covers 15,000 Indian Rupees per month for three years. Preference will be given to students who have already secured admissions at Indian Universities. The Fellowship application deadline is 28th February 2013.

Study Subject(s):The fellowship is provided to learn Agriculture.

Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing Masters and PhD degree level.

Scholarship Provider: African Union – Government of India

Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:i. Be a National/Citizen of an African Union Member State

ii. Have good knowledge of English

iii. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts. An applicant for Master's Programme must meet the following minimum criteria:

a) Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.

b) Be a holder of a four year Bachelor's Degree in respective field of Agriculture, at least Upper Second Class Honours

iv. Have at least two (2) years post-graduation work experience

v. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of study for at least three (3) years.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of African Union can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme (MNAUSS) has received support under the Africa-India strategic partnership for some special scholarships in the field of Agriculture for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and research. The Africa-India Capacity Building Scholarship Programme comprises: 1) Capacity Building Masters Degree Scholarship 2) Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Programm.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The Master's programme is of two years whereas the Ph.D. is a three year programme.

What does it cover?A fellowship will be awarded – for two years, 12,000 Indian Rupees per month (for Master's programme) ???? for three years, 15,000 Indian Rupees per month (for doctoral programme) All expenditure towards tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within country etc. during the course will be borne by the student utilizing the fellowship amount. The cost of air ticket and visa will be paid through the Indian Mission in the respective African Country.

Selection Criteria: Preference will be given to candidates who have already secured admissions to Indian Universities. However, candidates who have not yet secured admissions would be placed in available universities in India.

Notification:Not known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 28th February 2013.

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