The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship is awarded to very good up-and-coming doctoral students from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa).
The scholarship designed for those pursuing a doctorate at Heidelberg University in the fields of geography (with a focus on geoinformatics) or political science and have demonstrated excellent performance in their respective fields.
Heidelberg University in Germany is offering the Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarships to eligible students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree Germany. The Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship offers a stipend of 43,200 € per year paid over a period of 36 months, providing crucial financial support throughout their doctoral journey.
Host Country: Germany
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: €43,200 Stipend
Deadline: August 31, 2024.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The amount of the Robert and Christine Danziger Scholarship for doctoral students is 1,200 € per month.
- The maximum funding period is 36 months.
Eligibility Criteria:
- You are from Africa (primarily from Ghana or another country in West and Central Africa).
- You are planning a doctorate at Heidelberg University in one of the following fields and are in the process of applying for the upcoming winter:Geography with a focus on Geoinformatics and Political Science
- You are among the best in your field.
- You need help with funding your doctorate.
- You are planning to move to Germany to study for a PhD at Heidelberg University, on-site, or you already live in Germany since you are currently attending a language course to acquire the required language skills.
Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Signed application form
- Current performance records: University diploma that qualifies for a doctorate (original certificate) including the final grade as well as an official translation in German or English and if available, an official conversion of the diploma to the German grading system.
- Curriculum vitae in table form
- Letter of motivation with reference to the topic of the doctorate
- Recommendation (letter of recommendation) for a doctorate from the possible doctoral supervisor (this must be received by the end of the application period)
- Proof of citizenship
- Evidence confirming your financial situation (money available each month, pay slip of the parents, own wage slips, etc.)