The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), otherwise known as the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide with the aim to promote democracy through political education and training.
WORTH
- This internship program provides successful candidates with the opportunity of enrolling for a Masters degree by course work in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law or Journalism at Wits, while simultaneously working at SAIIA.
- The duration of the internship is from February to November each year.
- Successful candidates receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation.
ELIGIBILITY
- The successful applicants have to meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at Wits, namely a minimum average of 70%, and should not be older than 30 years.
- KAS also funds an internship program in conjunction with SAIIA’s Cape Town branch and the University of Cape Town.
- It is essential that any applicant to the SAIIA/KAS Cape Town-based scholarship must apply to, and be admitted into the UCT Politics Department’s Masters Programme (which includes five separate streams, namely: Public Policy and Admin; Political Science; International Relations; Justice and Transformation; and Politics, Philosophy & Economics).
APPLICATION GUIDELINE
- To apply, kindly forward the following information by email to Khetiwe.Chitambira-Mude@wits.ac.za:
- A letter of motivation outlining your research interests and how you hope to use the skills gained at SAIIA in the long term;
- A full CV;
- Two written references (with names, addresses, and phone numbers);
- June Honours degree results and academic transcripts of previous degrees; and
- One example of written work not exceeding 2500 words on a topic of your choice.
DEADLINE: September 15, 2020.
To apply and for more information visit here
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