Sharing Capacity to Build Capacity for Quality Graduate training in Agriculture in African Universities (SHARE)

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1 Sharing Capacity to Build Capacity for Quality Graduate training in Agriculture in African Universities (SHARE) This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [Communication] reflects the views only of the author, and Commission cannot be held resposible for any use which maybe made of the information contained therein.

2 About the SHARE Scholarship SHARE is a partnership of 12 African Universities in Eastern, Central, Southern and Western Africa lead by Makerere University in Uganda. The members of the partnership are Stellenbosch University (South Africa), Haramaya University (Ethiopia), Makerere University (Uganda), Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique), University of Zambia (Zambia), Gezira University (Sudan), Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (Kenya), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Malawi), University of Burundi (Burundi), Abomey Calavi University (Benin), and University of Cape Coast (Ghana), University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria). The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is an associate partner. The Project is funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the European Commission. The project will support 11 staff and 62 students (44 Masters and 18 PhD) exchange in various disciplines of agriculture from within and outside the 12 member countries of the partnership. What the Scholarship Covers Successful candidates will be entitled to the following: 1. Tuition and other university charges (participation costs: EUR 3,500 for Masters and EUR 4,000 for PhD) annually 2. A monthly subsistence allowance of EUR 600 for Masters, EUR 900 for PhD and EUR 1,000 for Staff. 3. Settling in allowance for students worth one months stipend. 4. Health Insurance of worth EUR 75 per month 5. A return Air-Ticket 6. A refund to Visa costs

3 Programs Sponsored by the SHARE Scholarships Programme Country HEI PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology MSc in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems PhD in Agricultural Sciences MSc in Food Science MSc: Research Methods Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries MSc: Agricultural Economics Language of Instruction Uganda Makerere University English South Africa Stellenbosch University English Kenya Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT) English Ghana University of Cape Coast English Lilongwe University of Malawi Agriculture and Natural English Resources Mozambique Eduardo Mondlane University English MSc in Agrometeorology and Risk Management Ethiopia Haramaya University English MSc in Management of Natural Resources and Bioversity Benin Abomey Calavi University French Eligibility for SHARE Scholarships Target Group One (TG1): Students and Staff who are registered/admitted at one of the HEIs within the partnership at the time of the application for a scholarship Target Group Two (TG2): Students who are registered/ admitted in a HEI (not included in the partnership) of a country of the lot or having obtained a HEI degree (or equivalent) by an institution of a country concerned by the lot.

4 Application for a SHARE Scholarship Applications for SHARE Scholarship will be sent to the SHARE Project Coordinator using a standard application form which can be downloaded from the project website ( ) Applications for admission will be to the respective host universities that offer the preferred academic programme. (See SHARE supported Academic Programmes). Application Deadline: Calls for application will be posted on the project website above. Please check the website regularly. Requirements for Application A copy of your Passport data page or National ID (issued by a national authority) Recommendation letter from the partner HEI (sending institution) is mandatory for only TG1. Academic Testimonials/Transcripts indicating grades obtained-in previous Degrees. Curriculum Vitae/Resume Appointment Letter (applies to Academic Staff members) Certificate of Language proficiency; only if the language of instruction in the programme applied for is different from that used in your previous studies. ** Specific universities may require additional information for Admission. Please follow the requirements on the application forms for admission. Appeal to the selection decision In case a candidate feels that the decision of the scholarship selection committee is unfair or biased and have sufficient ground to believe so, they can appeal against the decision through the SHARE Secretariat. Procedure for appeal is as follows:- An appeal letter addressed to the SHARE project Coordinator (pkibwika@caes.mak.ac.ug) copy to dorcaslokello@gmail.com. The letter should clearly state the grounds for the appeal. No additional submissions will be accepted for the appeal. SHARE secretariat will forward the appeal to the scholarship award committee for consider ation within a week from the date of receipt of the appeal. The scholarship award committee will consider the appeal and make a decision within two from date of receipt of the appeal. The SHARE secretariat will communicate the decision of the scholarship awards committee within two days from the date the decision is made.

5 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar Sharing Capacity to Build Capacity for Quality Graduate Training in Agriculture in African Universities University Country Title Makerere University Uganda Start of Close of application applications Admissions Start of Program PhD Agricultural and Rural Innovations February 31 st March June August PhD Plant Breeding and Biotechnology MSc Plant Breeding and Seed Systems Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenya MSc Research Methods 20 th February 22 nd March 5 th April 6 th May Haramaya University Ethiopia MSc Agrometeorology and Natural Risk Management 8 th May 5 th June 30 th July 2 nd September Any time June July September Eduardo Mondlane University LUANAR Bunda College of Agriculture Mozambique Malawi MSc Agricultural Economics MSc Aquaculture and Fisheries Science October December January February Any time April June August Stellenbosch University South Africa PhD Agricultural Sciences MSc Food Science 01 March 31 March May -June July University of d Abomey Calavi Benin MSc Management of Natural Resources and Biodiversity September November January 1 st April University of Cape Coast Ghana MPhil Agricultural Extension January March June/July August

6 Life on Campus For information about life on campus, please check the following websites or contact the coordinators of the different host institutions Makerere University Web site: Assoc. Prof. Paul Kibwika Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala Tel Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Web site: Prof. Losenge Turoop P.O. Box 203, Kalimoni, Kenya Tel Haramaya University Web site: Dr. Lisanework Nigatu Department of Plant Sciences, P.O.Box: 108, Haramaya, Ethiopia Tel Eduardo Mondlane University Web site: Dr. Joao Mutondo Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry Engineering. Main Campus, Building # 1,

7 P.O.Box # 257. Maputo, Mozambique. Tel jmutondo@hotmail.com jmutondo@uem.mz Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Web site: Prof. Jeremiah Kang ombe Bunda College of Agriculture, Tel jeremiah_kangombe@yahoo.com Stellenbosch University Web site: Prof. Linus Opara Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa Tel. +27 (0) opara@sun.ac.za umunam@yahoo.co.uk University of d Abomey Calavi Web site: Prof. Assogbadjo Achille FSA-UAC, 05 BP 1752, Cotonou, Republic of Benin Tel ; assogbadjo@gmail.com achille.assogbadjo@fsa.uac.bj University of Cape Coast Web site: Prof. Turkson Paa Kobina Dean s office, School of Agriculture, Cape Coast Ghana. Tel kobbiecc@yahoo.com

8 For Details Contact: The SHARE Project Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Paul Kibwika Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences School of Agricultural Sciences Department of Extension and Innovation Studies Tel: (cell phone) Fax: