Mathematics and Science Education PhD Scholarships for African Students at University of Rwanda, 2017

Application Deadline: 10th July 2017

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): University of Rwanda, College of Education, Rukara Campus, Rwanda

Field of Study: Mathematics and Science Education.

Type: PhD

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:

• Candidates applying for the PhD program should have an MSc degree in  Mathematics/Science with an undergraduate degree in Education or an undergraduate degree in mathematics/science subjects(s) with a Master degree in Education.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Program: The scholarship will cover:

• Tuition fee up to $1 900 per student per year for three years (maximum four years).
• Accommodation, living and local transport allowances up to $3000 per student per
• A round trip air ticket for some selected candidates from other African countries.

Duration of Program: 3 years, Maximum 4 years. Program starts 1st Sept 2017

PhD Scholarships

How to Apply: Applicants should  apply via email.

• A detailed curriculum vitae of the applicant
• A recent passport sized photograph and a copy of ID (or Passport).
• Notified copies of previous degrees/certificates and  transcripts
• A personal statement/motivation letter describing the candidate’s motivation to join the programs.
• Two letters of recommendations trom Lecturers/supervisors from previous educational institutions.
• An abstract of Masters program dissertation
• A concept note stating the research problem, the purpose and objectives of the research, the methodology, the expected outcome and its expected impact in the area of study
• Applicants must submit the soft copies of all documents (as specified in point 3 above) through the following email addresses: aceitlms@ur.ac.rw and mahorojpacis@gmail.com

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Award Provider: University of Rwanda

Important Notes: Candidates who have completed their degrees/diploma from foreign universities are required to submit the equivalences of their degrees/diplomas’ provided by the Higher Education Council (HEC) of Rwanda.