Dash Scholarship At The University Of Ghana | Fully Funded 2024

The University of Ghana is giving 2024 Dash Scholarships for Master’s and PhD students. The Dash Scholarship at the University of Ghana covers the whole cost of tuition, on-campus housing, living expenses, plus research, seminars, and publishing.

Details:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for postgraduate (master’s & PhD) DASH Scholarships for training in Adolescent and Young Adult Health at the School of Public Health, University of Ghana.

The University of Ghana in collaboration with seven other universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda; and two German institutions is implementing a multi-country adolescent health intervention study titled “Research Network for Design and evaluation of Adolescent Health Interventions and Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa (DASH).

The overarching and long-term goal of DASH is to promote and improve adolescent health in sub-Saharan Africa through population-based intervention and policy research.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for the 2024 Dash Scholarship at University of Ghana, you must:

• be a Ghanaian.
• be willing to pursue a full-time study.
• be able to conduct statistical analysis of data independently.
• be willing to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• meet the University of Ghana’s admission requirements for postgraduate studies.
• be able to work both independently and collaboratively, including undertaking fieldwork in challenging settings.
• Evidence of previous publication experience) will be an added advantage (PhD applicants.
• Individuals under the age of 40 years are encouraged to apply.
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Full tuition fees.
• Cost of research towards dissertation/thesis.
• Cost of on-campus accommodation.
• Monthly stipend to support living expenses (PhD).
• Conferences and workshops attendance (PhD).

Required Documents:

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form
• A one-page cover letter.
• Full curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting statistical analysis skills and research experience (if any).
• Personal statement (1 page for master’s and 2 pages for PhD applicants), indicating your suitability for a scholarship. Outline your previous research or work experience in young people’s health (if ever), and your willingness to pursue a career in adolescent health, and the specific domain.
• At least one letter of recommendation, specifically for the scholarship, attesting to your suitability for an award.
• Proof of application to the relevant postgraduate programmed at the University of Ghana.

How to Apply:

• Follow the University of Ghana postgraduate admission requirements and apply online to either Master of Public Health or PhD Public Health programmed.
• After the general application deadline, individuals who meet the admission. requirements would be invited to participate in competitive entrance examinations.
• Complete the DASH Scholarship Application form online using the link below
  Upload the required documents in PDF format.
• Only candidates who are shortlisted after the entrance examination would be invited for an
  interview.
• Successful candidates will be notified by 15 August 2024.
• More information about the scholarship are available HERE

Apply here

Deadline: June 14, 2024