Application for the Masters Scholarships for Students Tenable at NTNU : 2024 Entry is now open for East African Students.
Makerere University in collaboration with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) and Regional Universities Forum (for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are implementing a five year CoSTClim project (Collaborative Action for Strengthening Training Capacities in Climate Risk and Natural Resource management). The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of training, education and research at the partner institutions with a dedicated focus on climate risk, disaster risk management and natural resource management. The CoSTClim project was recently awarded extra funds by NORPAT to cater for two Masters fellowships, which will be fully tenable at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), starting in 2021. CoSTClim Scholarships will be awarded for a two year study on the MSc program in Natural Resources Management, specialization in geography
MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS AT NTNU ELIGIBILITY
The minimum requirements for qualification into the programme are:
- Applicants who apply for the master’s program in Natural Resources Management specialization in Geography should hold a Bachelor degree including at least 80 ECTS of studies within geography and/or natural resources management. Other relevant qualification can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography (see admission requirement https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/msnarm/admission)
- The applicant should be an alumnus of Makerere University or Uganda Marty’s University.
- Interest in the CosTClim project thematic issues of climate risk, disaster risk management, natural resource management and agriculture.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a good first degree of second class upper division or first class
MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS AT NTNU APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested and eligible Masters students should send the following;
- An application letter of 1-2 pages
- A short CV including referees
- A recommendation letter from a relevant person who can attest to your academic competencies and suitability for the programme you are applying for.
- Copies of your undergraduate transcript and degree certificate
Application with all the required documents should be submitted by email to all the three contacts below in one message. The application deadline is Friday 31st October 2020.
- Dr. Yazidhi Bamutaze: yazidhibamutaze@gmail.com
- Dr. Runyararo Jolyn Rukarwa – r.rukarwa@ruforum.org
- Dr. Charlotte Nakakaawa Jjunju – charlotte.jjunju@ntnu.no
Short listed applicants will be invited to complete admission procedures at NTNU. The CosTClim scholarship award will be confirmed upon successful admission to the stated programmes at NTNU.
Scope of the scholarship
The scholarships will cover:
a. Travels costs to Trondheim, Norway
b. Stipend at stipulated rates by the Norwegian government. The stipend will cater for accommodation and living expenses in Norway
c. Research costs
d. Visa costs
