African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program
The African Plant Nutrition Institute the sponsors of the African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award is a not-for-profit research and education organization based in Morocco with additional offices Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire with the mission of enhancing plant nutrition for a resilient and food secure Africa.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award 2021, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
- Currently attending a degree-granting institution located in Africa
- Candidates for M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degrees, who are currently enrolled in a program of graduate study as of the application deadline. M.Sc. and M.Phil students must be in the second year of their studies.
- Students in the disciplines of soil science, agronomy, and horticultural science or tree crop science with a focus on plant nutrition are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Applicants will need to will need to submit the following in either English or French:
- Electronic copy of transcripts of all university work, including cumulative and final grade records (GPA or percentile).
- Electronic copy of two letters of support, one of which should be from the major professor. Letters must be signed and written on official letterhead and must include the phone number and e-mail address of the letter writer.
- A description of the focus of your thesis or dissertation research presented in a manner that will permit evaluation of its originality, depth, and scope, innovative approaches, and relevance.
- A brief description of any additional information that may be relevant to the award (such as honors or awards you have received, employment history, career goals, and other activities you pursue).
- You will be required to upload documents during the online application process. It is recommended that electronic (pdf) copies of these documents be prepared in advance.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2021
For more details: https://www.apni.net/scholar-apply/
