With assistance from the National Research Foundation of South Africa, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology invites international candidates from African countries in Ghana. The program is open to apply for qualified students to study master’s degree programs for the academic year 2023-2024.

The scholarship awarded by the O.R. Tambo Research Chair for Technology Entrepreneurship is categorized into full, partial, and fee waiver awards in science and technology in Ghana.

KNUST lives to advance knowledge in science and technology by creating an environment for undertaking relevant research. Established in 1952, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is the largest in the Kumasi Metropolis. It is a public university that offers various degree-level programs to students in Ghana. It is administered on a faculty-based system.

Why study at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology? The university offers an overall framework for performing grade security in benefit delivery. Its education and knowledge approach delivers understanding and talents to donate to the nation’s development.

Application Deadline: 30th November 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Master’s Degree
• Award: Various
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Ghana and other African countries
• The award can be taken in Ghana

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Candidates from Ghana and other African countries are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the Master’s Degree program in science and technology offered by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology.
• Admissible Criteria: In conformity with the entry requirement at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, successful candidates must have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with first-class or second-class (upper division) honours in Business Administration, Economics, and Social Sciences.
• For applicants whose bachelor’s degree was not provided in English, an internationally recognized certificate of proficiency in the English language with an above-average score shall be required.
• Demonstrate an economic need for which they should be supported financially to enrol in the master’s degree program at KNUST.
• Hold citizenship of Ghana or another African country.
• Non-Ghanaian African applicants must demonstrate possession of a student visa to study at KNUST legally.
• Commit to full-time availability for the entire period of study.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To be considered for the program, students must accept the offer letter of admission in or master’s degree at the university. After taking admitted, they can apply for the scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: The following documentation is required from the students:
• Completed scholarship application form
• Completed economic needs assessment form
• Curriculum vitae (two pages maximum)
• Two reference letters
• Proof of English proficiency (only for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was not offered in English)
• Official transcripts for bachelor degree
• Certified copies of the official Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Soft and hard copies of a letter of motivation (max. one page) with the heading “O.R. Tambo Scholarship Award” outlining the following:
• Why do they want to research entrepreneurship and employment problems
• Why do they think they are capable of researching entrepreneurship and employment problems
• Why do they need financial support to be able to complete the Master’s degree program
• How their admission into this program will fit into their professional vision
• How their community stands to benefit after their training in this program
• They may also add other relevant information and experience they feel necessary to support their application.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must read all the entry requirements before applying to the university.
• Language Requirement: A certificate of Proficiency in the English Language (i.e., TOEFL or IELTS) with an above-average score shall be required.

Benefits

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology will provide all the following:

The scholarships awarded by the Chair are categorized into full, partial, and fee waiver awards. The category of scholarship awards to be given to an applicant will depend upon the economic needs of an applicant as determined by the scholarship award committee.

Full scholarship awards will cover the following:

• Tuition fees and other charges
• Monthly stipend
• Hostel accommodation
• Research grants (e.g., fieldwork, data analysis, etc.)
• One round-trip flight ticket (international (African) students only)
• International travel insurance cover (international (African) students only)

Partial scholarship awards will cover the following:

• Tuition fees and other charges
• Hostel accommodation
• Research grants (e.g., fieldwork, data analysis, etc.)
• One round-trip flight ticket (international (African) students only)
• International travel insurance cover (international (African) students only)

The tuition waiver scholarship award will cover the following:

• Tuition fees and other charges
• Research grants (e.g., fieldwork, data analysis, etc.)

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