The DAAD SEARCA Scholarship Programme 2024 is an incredible opportunity for students in Southeast Asia to pursue postgraduate studies in agriculture and related fields. This fully-funded German scholarship is a collaboration between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) aimed at fostering academic professionals and leaders in the region.
The scholarship offers up to 24 months for Master’s and 36 months for PhD programs. The application deadlines are January 31, 2024, and students can apply via the SEARCA and DAAD portals.
The funding of the SEARCA Scholarship Program includes full tuition, school fees, monthly study and research allowances, printing and travel allowances (In-Region only), stipends for living expenses, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and a research grant opportunity available in Germany for 2 to 6 months for In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders.
Eligibility criteria for the SEARCA Scholarship 2024 include an age limit of under 35 years for Master’s degrees and under 40 years for PhD programs, professional background as staff members at public universities or public sector employees, completion of the last university degree within the past six years, and citizenship of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Timor Leste, Thailand, or Vietnam.
The application process involves submitting applications through the DAAD or SEARCA portals, completing all necessary information accurately, providing all necessary documents, and adhering to the application deadlines, which are January 12, 2024, for the SEARCA Portal and January 31, 2024, for the DAAD Portal.
Overall, the DAAD SEARCA Scholarship Programme 2024 provides an excellent opportunity for students in Southeast Asia to advance their studies in agriculture and related fields, with full funding and support for their academic pursuits. For more information and to apply, visit the links provided.
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