2023 African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) Scholarship Program for African Students
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is a not-for-profit research and education institute that was established in March, 2019. Its mission is to develop and promote sustainable plant nutrition management and innovation through research, education, and extension.
African Plant Nutrition Institute Scholarship Program seeks to support African graduates in science fields related to plant nutrition and the management of nutrients applied to crops.
Intending applicants must be attending a degree-granting institution located in Africa.
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Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
Be currently attending a degree-granting institution located in Africa.
Be a candidate for M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degrees, who is currently enrolled in a program of graduate study as of the application deadline. To be eligible, M.Sc. and M.Phil students must be in the second year of their studies. Applicants who have already completed their degrees are ineligible.
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.
Past winners of the award are not eligible.
Scholarship Duration and Reward:
Awards of USD $2,000 each are available to ten deserving African graduate students in sciences relevant to plant nutrition and the management of nutrients applied to crops.
Required Documents:
In order to complete the application process, you 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 honours or awards you have received, employment history, career goals, and other activities you pursue).
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below: