IAU Astronomy in Africa Scholarships 2022

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IAU Astronomy in Africa Scholarships 2022

The National Organising Committee of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) GA2024 intends to grant high-impact "Astronomy in Africa" scholarships to qualified African candidates in advance of the 32nd General Assembly, which is aligned with the hosting of this historic event. Starting in 2023, the scholarships will enable exceptional individuals to pursue a two-year Master of Science (MSc) degree in South Africa.

Application Requirements

Candidates from any African country are eligible to apply for Astronomy in Africa scholarships.
Applicants must be eligible to register for an MSc degree at a South African university specialising in astrophysics/astronomy.
Candidates must have liaised with potential supervisors from recognised South African universities.
Potential supervisors must provide an accompanying letter of support for the candidate, which includes a brief statement of the proposed research project.

Required Documents

Reference letter. Motivation letter. CV. Letter of support from potential supervisor.

Funding Specifications

Not specified

Application Steps

Visit the website https://astronomy2024.org/africa-2024-scholarships/ and click on the apply here button to be redirected to an online application form.

University: South African University Specializing In Astrophysics/Astronomy.

Country of Study: None

Level: Postgraduate

Test Score: N/A

Deadline: 2022-07-10

Dollar Range: The Africa 2024 scholarships will cover international student fees, one international return flight, visa costs, medical insurance, accommodation, and stipend. In addition, scholarship recipients will benefit from the opportunity to volunteer at the General Assembly 2024, giving them an opportunity to interact with the global astronomy community.

Eligible In: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo (the Democratic Republic of the), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, the United Republic of, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Contact:
info@astronomy2024.org

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Fields of Study: Astrophysics, Astronomy

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