APPLY: The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme 2013

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme (MNAUSS) has received  support under the Africa-India strategic partnership for some special scholarships in the field of Agriculture for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and  research.
The Africa-India Capacity Building Scholarship Programme comprises:
1) Capacity Building Masters Degree Scholarship
2) Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Programme
The Commission of the African Union is pleased to announce the 2013 Call for theAfrica-India Fellowship Programme, tenable in reputable Indian Universities.
Note that the academic session commences in July 2013.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Africa-India Fellowship Programme, a candidate must:
i. Be a National/Citizen of an African Union Member State
ii. Have good knowledge of English
iii. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts.
iv. Have at least two (2) years post-graduation work experience
v. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of study for at least three (3) years.
An applicant for Master’s Programme must meet the following minimum criteria:
a) Be under the age of thirty five (35) years.
b) Be a holder of a four year Bachelor’s Degree in respective field of Agriculture, at least Upper Second Class Honours.
An applicant for PhD Programme must meet the following minimum criteria:
a) Be under the age of forty five (45) years.
b) Be a holder of a high quality Master’s Degree in respective field of Agriculture.
Duration of Course
The Master’s programme is of two years whereas the Ph.D. is a three year programme.  No fellowship will be provided for any extended period to complete the degree due to what-so-ever reason.
THE FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT
A fellowship will be awarded
x for two years, 12,000 Indian Rupees per month (for Master’s programme)
x for three years, 15,000 Indian Rupees per month (for doctoral programme)
All expenditure towards tuition fee, hostel fee, mess, medical, contingency and travel within country etc. during the course will be borne by the student utilizing the fellowship amount.
The cost of air ticket and visa will be paid through the Indian Mission in the respective African Country.
Facilities: All the agricultural universities have residential requirements and students have to stay in the hostels. All foreign students are provided accommodation in the university campus.
For more details, download the call here
Download the application form here