Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa Program

Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa Program_ Applications are currently invited to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa program for year 2023 available in Ghana . The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program in its bid to promote development funded NetInks , a McGill University program, a University of Ghana program , a Universite Joseph KI-ZERBO program, it is funded to strengthen the capacity of researchers who work and deal with farmers,it strengthens entrepreneurs, community leaders, as well as local institutions to build and develop solutions to promote equity and sustainable development as well as inclusive growth in rural communities.

Summary of Details About Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa

Host University : University of Ghana
Degree levels Available: PhD, Post Doctorate, Researcher levels
Scholarship financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible nationality: International
Award country: Study in Ghana
Last Date: 15 September 2022.

List of Eligible Countries:

Canadian Citizens
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malt Mauritania, Niger, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire,Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

Financial Benefits Of Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa

All international/foreign and in-country travel
Students accommodations
Expenses for meals will be settled directly by the program.
Student’s Personal expenses which are related to their visa requirements,,their vaccines, their COVID-19 testing, and other airport transfer activities will be reimbursed in Ghana. The scholarship does not in any way provide stipends or salary compensation.

Eligibility Criteria For Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa

Three (3) kinds of applicants are being recruited to apply for the Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa program in GhanaThe Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program in its bid to promote development funded NetInks , a McGill University program, a University of Ghana program , a University Joseph KI-ZERBO program, it is funded to strengthen the capacity of researchers who work and deal with farmers,it strengthens entrepreneurs, community leaders, as well as local institutions to build and develop solutions to promote equity and sustainable development as well as inclusive growth in rural communities.

The All-but-dissertation (ABD) type doctoral student applicants (rounded-up coursework and PhD qualifying exams).
The research under mentorship of a principal and lead investigator; that is researcher who has led their own laboratory or their research project for a time range between 4-7 years or those in a tenure-track rank countries’ or persons who are Canadian citizen.
Students training in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The program Is set to start around late January 2023.
Ghana students can apply, they are to include yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccinations . All international/foreign and in-country travel, students accommodations, and expenses for meals will be settled directly by the program.Students Personal expenses which are related to their visa requirements,,their vaccines, their COVID-19 testing, and other airport transfer activities will be reimbursed in Ghana. The scholarship does not in any way provide stipends or salary compensation.
You are expected to have an excellent English language speaking and writing skills;
Anglophones: persons with French language skills will also be prioritized.

Selection Criteria For Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa

Applicant’s research experience.
institutional capacity development.
Your institution must be among the institutions within the fit African countries and with Canada. OR you are planning to have collaborative work among institutions in the eligible African countries’, you are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline for Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa

The last date that students can apply to the Scholars-West Africa in Ghana is on the 30th day of August for Africans Country Students, the deadline is on the 15th of September 2022 for Canadian Students .

How Can I Apply for Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa?

Applicants should click or simply copy this link and paste it on a new tab: https://forms.office.com/r/XXbajXPtFw as this is for you to be able to access and fill in the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship program West Africa 2023 online Forms. Note that this must be done by 23h 59 GMT on the 30th of August 2022 for all the eligible African applicants and 23h 59 EDT on the 15th of September for Canadian Applicants . Ghana’s students can apply, they are to include yellow fever and COVID-19 vaccinations . All international/foreign and in-country travel, students accommodations, and expenses for meals will be settled directly by the program. This call will remain accessible until the award positions and slots are filled. Before you start the application process, ensure you have the following documents and credentials in one pdf file.

Maximum of one-page statement addressing your interest in community development/your interest in entrepreneurship/ your interest in gender equity.
Maximum of one-page statement addressing the value of the proposed training and how it will be useful to your career.
Your Current curriculum vitae ( 3 pages maximum).
Letter of support: it should be from your supervisor (doctoral, post-doctoral) or your department chair (for the early career applicants) Applicants who are from West Africa are to obtain the letter of support from their supervisor in time (by the end of July) since most institution officials will be on Vacation in August.
Language ability: Provide a confirmation for your Francophones : or a confirmation statement On English of level of English knowledge and the skill to communicate in English. Anglophones: make a confirmation statement (in French) of your level of French knowledge and your ability to communicate to the people in French – if none of these is available, kindly state this in English.

Conclusion

Are you interested and fit for this Scholarship? Wait no further to apply as The last date that students can apply to the Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa in Ghana is on the 30th day of August for Africans Country Students, the deadline is on the 15th of September 2022 for Canadian Students .
This scholarship provides so many benefits;All international/foreign and in-country travel, students accommodations, and expenses for meals will be settled directly by the program.Students Personal expenses which are related to their visa requirements,,their vaccines, their COVID-19 testing, and other airport transfer activities will be reimbursed in Ghana. The scholarship does not in any way provide stipends or salary compensation. Also cross-check your details before final submission.

Kindly direct your questions to:
Dr. Richmond Aryeetey (from the University of Ghana) at [email protected]
Dr. Ella Compaore ( from Universitthjoseph KI-ZERBO) at [email protected]
Dr. Grace Marquis ( from the McGill University) at [email protected]
Good luck!

Frequently Asked Questions

List of Eligible Countries:

Canadian Citizens
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malt Mauritania, Niger, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire,Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

Selection Criteria For Queen Elizabeth Scholars-West Africa:

Applicant’s research experience.
institutional capacity development.
Your institution must be among the institutions within the fit African countries and with Canada.

Reference

https://www.ug.edu.gh/announcements/call-applications-queen-elizabeth-scholars-west-africa-qes-wa
https://www.scholarshipset.com/scholarships/queen-elizabeth-scholars-west-africa-qes-wa-for-african-scholars-2022
https://brightscholarship.com/queen-elizabeth-scholars-west-africa/
https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/queen-elizabeth-scholars-west-africa-qes-wa-program-2022-2023-for-african-scholars/
https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/65243/queen-elizabeth-scholars-west-africa-qes-wa-2022-2023-for-african-scholars/