SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MASTERS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND
APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS (MSc EAB)
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship from DAAD to study a two year
University, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
1. Application procedure
This is a two stage application process. The first selection will be conducted by the
DAAD MSc selection committee. Applicants who pass through the first stage are then
required to submit their DAAD application documents through the DAAD portal. The
final selection will be made by DAAD.
If you are shortlisted but not intending to continue with your application we request you
to notify us to enable your opportunity to be offered to another applicant.
The timelines are listed below and will be strictly adhered to.
2. Application Requirements
a. Bachelor of Science with GPA > 3.0 for classified degrees or a minimum of B grade
for unclassified degrees; in health related programme or statistics
b. Those with bachelor in statistics, must in addition have studied science subjects during
ordinary and advanced levels of secondary school
c. All certificates must be from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or
NACTE
d. The last university degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the
time of application.
e. Citizenship of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa
f. Proof of admission to the desired degree course or official letter assuring admission
3. Application Documents and Procedures
a. A copy of financial receipt in respect of application fees paid.
b. Completed KCMUCo application forms
c. Completed KCMUCo medical examination forms
d. One page describing your previous research experience and future interests.
2017 KCMUCo MSc DAAD Scholarship Announcement - 21122016.doc
4. If shortlisted you then have to provide the following documents to DAAD in
addition to the application documents requested by KCMUCo (listed above),.
Please note that in order to complete this step you will have to log in, in advance
to create an account.
a. Filled and signed DAAD Application Form for In-Country/In-Region Scholarships
to be downloaded, filed and then uploaded onto the DAAD portal.
b. Signed curriculum vitae; please use the Europass CV template
(http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu)
c. Certified scanned PDF copies of all university degree certificates
d. Certified scanned PDF copies of all university transcripts
e. A signed copy of the DAAD Information Sheet for Students
f. At least temporary admission letter including fee structure of respective course
(scanned PDF copy), or an official letter assuring admission, this will be provided to
you in soft if you are successful during the first shortlisting
g. Letter of motivation (Maximum 2 pages)
h. Academic reference from senior lecturer and proof of employment if applicable
(original only)
Applications for first stage applications with relevant attachments (including all those
listed in point 2a to 2f), should be addressed to the following address
The Admissions Officer
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College,
P.O. Box 2240, Moshi, Tanzania
Tel: +255 (027) 2753616
Fax: +255 (027) 2751351
E-mail: admission@kcmco.ac.tz
Website: www.kcmuco.ac.tz
And copied to the scholarships coordinator (jennyrenju@yahoo.co.uk)
5. Timeline
a. Completed applications must be submitted by 27th January, 2017
b. Scholarships will be shortlisted by 17th February, 2017
c. Successful shortlisted candidates must acknowledge and accept their
status prior to their names being submitted to DAAD by 24th
February, 2017
d. Shortlisted candidates then have to submit to DAAD through the
portal by 22nd March 2017
e. Final Scholarship decisions will be made by mid May 2017
f. The course starts October 2017.
2017 KCMUCo MSc DAAD Scholarship Announcement - 21122016.doc
6. Duration of the scholarship
The awards are available for up to a maximum of three years. The scholarship is initially
granted for one year and may be extended upon individual request and receipt of a
complete application by using a form to be availed at the appropriate time in the DAAD
Portal. The application of the renewal of existing scholarships has to be submitted via the
DAAD Portal upon request. Generally this is from the month of April 2017.
7. The Value of the Scholarship
DAAD will pay tuition fees to the university according to the submitted fees structure
and a monthly stipend to the scholarship holder, covering cost of living including
accommodation. DAAD rates will apply for the monthly stipend. Later increments of
any fees and charges cannot be considered.
In addition, the scholarship holder will receive an annual study and research allowance.
This allowance is intended to assist in covering any costs related to the students’ research
project. The annual study research allowance is paid in local currency and is equivalent
to the amount of EUR 230.00 for Master’s scholarship holders. Within the final year o
studies DAAD pays a lump sum of EUR 1,025.00 to the scholarship holder (in the local
currency). This final allowance is granted to assist in covering of the thesis production
costs in the last year of the course of studies.
Please note that DAAD scholarships are not a full scholarship. DAAD will only provide
funding as stated above. It is not possible to apply for additional funding (e.g. lab, field
work, conferences, technical equipment, books, travel etc.)
5. Contact details for further explanations:
a. Director of Post Graduate Studies: +255754386750
mushideclare65@gmail.com
b. Scholarship Coordinator: +255789734630, jennyrenju@yahoo.co.uk
KCMUCo, P. O. Box 2240, MOSHI, Tanzania; Telephone +255-27-2754377/83 Fax:
+255-27-2751351 http://www.kcmuco.ac.tz
Date: 21st December, 2016
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