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Applications are now open for the African Union Public Health Scholarship Programme 2024.
The African Union Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) is inviting applications for an 18-month master’s degree program in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
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The African Union Public Health Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity, covering tuition, accommodation, and living stipends for all selected candidates.
Benefits
The African Union Public Health Scholarship offers:
- Full scholarships to 10 young African scholars.
- Coverage of all costs for the 18-month master’s degree program in epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
Requirements
To be considered for the African Public Health Scholars Programme, applicants must:
- Have a disciplinary background in one of the following fields: medical, microbiology, dentistry, statistics, computer science, veterinary science, demography, nutrition, or psychology.
- Hold a four-year honors degree, an MBBCh, or another health-related degree.
- Relevant work experience is an advantage.
- Provide an English competency certificate or evidence of prior undergraduate training in English (for applicants from countries where English is not the medium of instruction).
- Submit certified copies of South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) certificates or proof of application to SAQA. (To apply for SAQA, visit: http://www.saqa.org.za/index.php.)
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Application Form for admission to the University of Witwatersrand.
- Written Motivation by the applicant, detailing their reasons for applying for the course and how it aligns with their career goals.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a description of relevant research and work experience.
- Two Referee Reports.
- Certified Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
Method of Application
- Visit the official scholarship webpage to apply.
- Send inquiries about the scholarship to: africacdcscholarships@africa-union.org.
- Apply online for an MSc in Epidemiology at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.
- Upload supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self-Service Portal.
- Monitor the progress of the application via the Self-Service Portal.
This scholarship provides a valuable opportunity for young African scholars to advance their education and contribute to public health across the continent.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
