Dr Sylvia Meek Masters Scholarship for African Students to Study in Nigeria or South Africa

Dr Sylvia Meek Faculty of Tropical Medicine Scholarship for Entomology:
Study in Nigeria or South Africa

Course(s) Offered: Entomology
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Malaria Consortium
Country to Study in: Nigeria, South Africa

Scholarship Description
Malaria Consortium is proud to announce its partnership with University of Nigeria in Nigeria and University of Pretoria in South Africa, to continue Dr Sylvia Meek’s legacy through the Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology.

The Scholarship for Entomology has been set up in the memory of Dr Sylvia Meek, Malaria Consortium’s Global Technical Director whose untimely passing away in 2016 has left a big void in the fight against infectious diseases, and malaria in particular.

The scholarship (Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship in Nigeria and Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship in South Africa), established in Sylvia’s honour by Malaria Consortium, will empower a new generation of public health entomologists and malaria staff in Africa and Asia. Given the limited number of field-oriented vector biologists, and the challenges African countries face in achieving malaria elimination, this scholarship is a great opportunity to support the next generation of public health entomologists in support of this quest.

Eligibility
For University of Nigeria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases.
• Mid-career applications will be considered along with fresh graduates.

For University of Pretoria:

• Nationals from the following countries can apply: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Applicants need to have successfully completed an Honours degree or equivalent in Entomology or a related discipline
• Applicants should have good knowledge of English (the language of instruction)
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, entomology and the control of vector borne diseases
• Applicants should be no older than 35 at the time of submission

Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries

Participating Institutions
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; AND
University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fields of study
Entomology

Number of awards
For University of Nigeria it is 2; and for University of Pretoria is is 1

Sponsorship duration
Maximum of 2 years

Scholarship benefits
The Dr Sylvia Meek Scholarship for Entomology will cover all tuition fees, a research study allowance, upkeep costs such as accommodation and board, travel allowance, health insurance and stationery costs for the duration of the MSc degree

Method of Application
It is important to go through application steps on the Program Webpage (see Link below) before applying.

DEADLINES:
Submit all applications to University of Nigeria on or before Sunday 27th August 2017; and to University of Pretoria on or before Friday 29th September 2017

PLEASE NOTE:
Both Malaria Consortium and the Universities of Nigeria and Pretoria are committed to ensure Sylvia’s values are carried on by the future generation of entomologists in Africa. Sylvia was not only a great scientist but someone with great compassion who was an inspiration to her associates and colleagues.

Application Deadline: 27 Aug / 29 Sept 2017
Open to International Applicants: No

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