Applications are currently ongoing for the 10 African Union Masters Scholarships in Epidemiology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Interested students should see the details below.

African Union Masters Scholarships in Epidemiology at University of the Witwatersrand

The degree programmes are open to candidates from a range of disciplines including clinical and other health-related fields; statistics and other quantitative fields, as well as demography and social sciences. The scholarship will focus on candidates currently working with the National Public Health Institutes in their respective countries.



The Africa CDC was launched in January 2017 by the African Heads of State and Government to ensure Africans have public health institutions capable of mitigating against the social, economic, and security dimensions of infectious disease threats. In supporting the African Union Member States to establish and strengthen National Public Health Institutes, the aim of the scholarship is to strengthen public health workforce capacity within the Member States.

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) – a Specialized Technical Health Agency of the African Union, invites qualified candidates to apply for a full scholarship to undertake the full-time study in the Master of Science in Epidemiology degree programme at the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Public Health.



When is the application deadline?
31st August 2018

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
African countries

In which host country will the awardees be studying?
School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

What are the eligible fields of study?
The candidates can apply for any of the six fields of study under the programme. These are:

Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Field Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
Public Health Informatics
Biostatistics and
Implementation Science.
What is the category of this opportunity?
Masters

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?
Be a citizen of and resident in any of the 55 African Union Member States, and working with a National Public Health Institute
Must be nominated by a National Public Health Institute of any of the 55 African Union Members States
Have proof of admission to undertake the full time Masters programme at the University of Witwatersrand
Be a holder of a honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field, an MBBCh or other health related degree, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent
The degree must be from a reputable fully accredited University
Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards, if any
Be able to commit to work in a National Public Health Institute in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years
Applicants should be 35 years or younger by 31st August 2018
Be proficient in English
Meet the university programme’s requirements:
https://currentschoolupdate.com/2018/07/30/african-union-masters-scholarships-epidemiology/
The African Union believes in equal opportunities for men and women, and women are especially encouraged to apply.

How many scholarship awards are available?
10

What are the benefits of the award?
The Africa CDC will provide full scholarships for ten Masters students in the 2019 academic year. The scholarship covers the following:

The cost of one most direct return economy air ticket per year;
Tuition fees which will be paid directly to the University;
Basic medical and accident insurance;
Monthly stipend to cover living expenses including accommodation;
A limited allowance towards the costs of recommended learning materials (reference text books and necessary software);
Limited support for the research project expenses and
Limited support towards the cost of a laptop.
What is the duration of the programme?
Master of Science in Epidemiology in any of the fields of study listed above (18 months
full-time)

How to Apply for the African Union Masters Scholarships in Epidemiology
The application process is in two-fold. It is important to go through application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see Link below) before applying.

SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE