The AERC Master’s Scholarship, offered by the African Economic Research Consortium, is open to candidates from sub-Saharan countries who have been admitted to one of the AERC Collaborative
Master’s Programs (CMAP) at the following Colleges of Business: This scholarship is a fully funded opportunity aimed at sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa and the development of well-educated, locally-based professional economists.
In this article, we will explain all the details of the scholarship, including its contents, benefits, requirements, and easy way to apply.
AERC Masters Scholarship Summary
- Host: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
- Study Abroad: Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: May 15, 2024
AERC Masters Scholarship Details:
Founded in 1988, the African Economic Research Consortium is a capacity-building organization that informs economic policy in sub-Saharan Africa.
AERC consists of three main components: research, training, and policy dissemination.
The organization integrates economic policy research, graduate training, and policy support in a network of researchers, universities, and policy makers in Africa and around the world.
The main component of the AERC Master’s Scholarship is a thematic collaborative research project, complemented by other capacity development initiatives.
AERC Masters Scholarship Requirements:
- To qualify for the scholarship, applicant must:
- Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CMAP universities;
- Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related field from an accredited university; and
- Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states (especially the AERC Masters Bridge Programme alumni class of 2017 and 2018) are highly encouraged to apply.
AERC Masters Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Full Scholarship
Required Documents for AERC Masters Scholarship
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To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application cover letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
- Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.
Participating Universities for AERC Masters Scholarship
The Universities are
- Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- University of Botswana
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- University of Cape Coast, Ghana
- University of Ghana, Legon
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
- University of Mauritius
- University of Namibia
- University of Malawi
- University of Zimbabwe
- Makerere University
Method of Application
To apply for the AERC Masters Scholarship; interested applicants must;
- click on the button below to visit the AERC Masters Scholarship page
- submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities
- application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website.
- upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following
- documents on to the AERC scholarship portal
- successful applicants will be contacted
