Scholarships for pursuing masters studies in soil Science for the nationals of either Uganda or Rwanda at Makerere University
Study Subject: Soil Science
Employer: AGRA
Level: Masters
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to pursue a two – year Master’s degree in Soil Science tenable at Makerere University. Applicants should be working with either national agricultural research stations, Universities or training institutions.
Candidates will be required to take a formal study leave from their employers and provide evidence of reintegration into their current place of work to support research and development activities in their respective institutions.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be nationals of either Uganda or Rwanda. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with 1st class honors or second class upper degree in Soil Science or related Agricultural Sciences from a recognized University.
Scholarships:
AGRA will grant scholarships to selected candidates on a competitive basis. Female candidates will be given priority for scholarship awards. There will be funding to cover tuition, research expenses and a modest monthly stipend. These details will be provided in the final award letters to successful candidates.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
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