The Georg-August-Universität Göttingen offers the MSc programme Tropical and International Forestry with the international degree Master of Science (M.Sc.).
The MSc programme Tropical and International Forestry provides advanced study in the management and conservation of tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. It especially focuses on the ecologically sound and economically viable management of forests and tree-based land use systems in developing or emerging countries. Particular emphasis is given to scientific methods, interdisciplinary project work and problem solving. The programme is for students interested in pursuing an international career in forestry, nature conservation, ecosystem research or in development organisations.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports study programmes that focus on sustainable management of natural resources in developing countries. The organization provides some scholarships for students from developing countries of the MSc programme Tropical and International Forestry at the University of Göttingen annually.
The scholarship covers living costs, study fees, health insurance, travel costs and German language courses for the whole course (24 months). The monthly allowance is about € 750 plus additional payments.
You can apply from September until mid-October for a scholarship for the programme (starting in August the following year).
***** The application form is open from 3rd September until 30th October 2018*****
We recommend having all documents ready (especially proof of 2 years working experience and English test score) before you submit. You have time until 30thOctober 2018 to submit.
Requirements for DAAD scholarship:
• Applicants work at either a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in a related subject (Forestry, Biology, Agriculture, Ecology, Geography, etc.)
• Will have completed an academic degree far above average (at least 2nd class upper division) and at least two years of related professional experience
• Is no older than 36; his/her respective academic degrees should normally not be more than 6 years old
• Has an internationally recognized English test score: IELTS (minimum: band 6.0) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
Application for DAAD scholarships and programme admission in 4 steps
1. Register online for the programme admission and for the DAAD scholarship application
2. Fill out the application form, upload all necessary documents and submit the application no later than 15th October
Necessary documents according to the DAAD guidelines:
– full curriculum vitae
– detailed motivation letter giving the reason why you would like to study the MSc Tropical and International Forestry
– two recent references from university teacher(s), which should contain information on the applicant's academic abilities. The letters need to mention the applicant's name and qualification as well as the recommenders contact details. Please upload them directly to our application form. Referees can use the following forms but other formats are also accepted http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/de/foerderung/recommendation.pdf
– DAAD Application form filled out and signed by the applicant
– Academic certificates, officially authenticated copies of
– school-leaving certificate giving the right of entry to higher education in the applicant's home country with individual grades
– Bachelor transcript with individual grades
– university diploma or degree certificate indicating the final grade(s)
All certificates must be accompanied by an explanation of the grading system. If those documents are in in any language other than English or German a translation is needed!
The accuracy of the translation must be confirmed with a stamp and signature by one of the following authorities: German embassy or consulate, or the university which conferred the degree. Original certificates will not be needed until matriculation at the German institution.
– a recent photograph attached to the application forms
– document of practical training/work experience
– a research proposal about a prospective research project for the MSc thesis, showing that you are familiar with scientific writing standards (you can change the topic during the studies)
– list of publications, if any
3. Wait until we contact you
You will be informed whether your application is complete and can be considered shortly after submission.
Selection of the grantees usually takes place in December. We will inform you about the results. There is no need to contact us. We will come back to you.
4. Only successful candidates will need to submit hard copies of their documents
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by telephone or Skype. Once the candidates are selected, they need to send all the documents mentioned above as hard copies to the faculty. They will receive an acceptance letter for the scholarship from the DAAD and an admission letter from the faculty.
Do not send us originals, since there is no way of sending them back and they will be destroyed after the application process!
Unsuccessful candidates will be informed about the results in January/February.
If you have any questions please contact goeforestry@gwdg.de
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