The African Union Centre for Disease Control invites applications for an 18-month master’s degree program at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health in South Africa. This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and living stipends for all selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship, Living Stipends, Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 31, 2024
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Scholarship Details
The Africa CDC awards scholarships annually to 10 young African scholars for an 18-month master’s degree in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health. Preference is given to candidates currently working with the National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) in their respective countries, aiming to strengthen the public health workforce capacity of African Union Member States.
Eligible Courses
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Field epidemiology
- Infectious diseases epidemiology
- Public health informatics
- Biostatistics
- Implementation science
Requirements
To be eligible for the African Public Health Scholars Programme, candidates must:
- Have a background in medical, microbiology, dentistry, statistics, computer science, veterinary science, demography, nutrition, or psychology.
- Hold a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh, or another health-related degree.
- Have relevant work experience (advantageous).
- Provide an English competency certificate or evidence of prior undergraduate training in English (for non-English speaking countries).
- Submit certified copies of South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificates or proof of application to SAQA. Visit SAQA.
Benefits
The scholarship will award full scholarships to 10 young African scholars for an 18-month master’s degree study in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
Required Documents
- Application form for admission to the University of Witwatersrand
- Written motivation detailing the applicant’s reasons for applying and how the program aligns with their career goals
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a description of relevant research and work experience
- Two referee reports
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
Application Process
To apply for the 2024 African Union Public Health Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Click here to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Send inquiries about the scholarship to: africacdcscholarships@africa-union.org.
- Apply for an MSc in Epidemiology at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
- Submit your application online and upload supporting documents via the Self-Service Portal.
- Monitor the progress of your application through the Self-Service Portal.
Deadline
The application deadline is August 31, 2024.
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