The German Government Wascal Scholarship for African countries in partnership with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL). The Wascal Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study in West African universities and Germany. it covers the full university fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, and the costs of flights to and from the countries mentioned above.
The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), under the sponsorship of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is pleased to announce application for its International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) in all fifteen (15) ECOWAS countries namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
WASCAL is a wholly West African international organization with focus on academic and transdisciplinary research, building graduate-level scientific capacity and serving policy makers in West Africa with science-based advice on adaptation to Climate Change impacts and land use management. It cooperates with many agencies and universities in the region, providing a knowledge platform of excellence for its partners. WASCAL is funded by BMBF, multilateral and bilateral partners and its West African member countries.
The International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) is innovative for the West African region, and it is designed to prepare the next generation to address the energy challenges of adaptation and resilience to Climate Change in West Africa. The programme’s interdisciplinary approach will allow for a better understanding of present-day energy infrastructures in West Africa, their strengths and weaknesses, energy policies, practices in a changing climate context and the search for sustainable solutions.
WASCAL (West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use) is a West African international organization focused on:
- Climate Change & Land Use Research: Conducting academic and transdisciplinary research.
- Capacity Building: Developing graduate-level scientific expertise.
- Policy Support: Providing science-based advice to policymakers.
- Collaboration: Partnering with regional agencies and universities.
- Funding: Supported by BMBF, partners, and West African member countries.
Its International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) aims to:
- Train future leaders in sustainable energy solutions.
- Address climate change adaptation and resilience in West Africa.
- Provide an interdisciplinary understanding of energy infrastructure and policies.
- Promote the use of Green Hydrogen.
How to Apply for German Government Wascal Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below;
- click on the button below to visit the WASCAL scholarship application webpage.
- select one of the available fully funded Master’s programs.
- ensure to go through the full details and guidelines for each program.
- download and fill out the application form correctly.
- prepare the application documents (make sure to follow the guidelines for naming each document as stated in each guideline).
- submit your application as soon as possible by email to the appropriate WASCAL address.
- all applications must be received by April 30, 2025.
- shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.
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