Application for the Gerda Henkel Foundation Scholarship – 2022/2023 Entry is now open for International & Ghanaian Students at the University of Ghana in Ghana.
The University of Ghana, Legon, is pleased to receive applications from members of the University community for a grant from the Gerda Henkel Foundation of Germany to support the training of PhD students in the Humanities under a project titled “Enhancing Doctoral Training in the Humanities in West Africa”
The University of Ghana has received a grant from the Gerda Henkel Foundation of Germany to support the training of PhD students in the Humanities under a project titled Enhancing Doctoral Training in the Humanities in West Africa. Under the project, the University of Ghana will be the sub-regional hub for the training of PhD scholars in the historical humanities (History, Archaeology, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, Philosophy, History of Law, History of Science, Prehistory and Early History, Classics and other disciplines with historical component). The project will fund the tuition, accommodation, research, stipend and airfare of international students for the 2024 academic Year.
The Scholarships are one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. The aim of the program is to create a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
GERDA HENKEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Scholars are selected on the following criteria:
- Applicant must have successfully completed a Master’s degree in any of the disciplines listed above, or in a related
- Should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and commitment to pursue an academic
- Has thorough knowledge of the language of instruction (English)
- Applicant must be a national or permanent resident of one of the following West African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
GERDA HENKEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed application forms with copies of required documents should be sent to:
- The Principal Investigator
- Dept of Geography and Resource Development
- Box LG 59 University of Ghana Legon
- Email: gerda.wa@ug.edu.gh
- Phone: (+233) (0)302983713
Applicants should take note of the following dates:
- Candidates should apply completing the google form http://bit.ly/2021_2022_PhD_fellowship by January 29th 2021
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by March 31st 2021
- Details o f shortlisted candidates will be submitted to the Gerda Henkel Foundation in Germany by April 9th 2021
- Scholarship awardees to receive notification by April/May 2020
- All shortlisted candidates are to apply to the University of Ghana for admission when admissions portal Please check the University of Ghana website for more information at www.ug.edu.gh
The Project Team together with the relevant departments will do the initial review of applications. The final selection of awardees will be done by the Gerda Henkel Foundation.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
- While the PhD programme is generally for four years, funding for the programme is for three years.
INSTRUCTION ON DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
You should save your documents as follows:
Last name_document name_programme applied for. For example, Osei_mphiltranscript_PhD; Tumi_proposal_PhD
