African Plant Nutrition Institute(APNI) 2023 Scholarship Program

The Africa Plant Nutrition Scholarship Program aims to assist African graduates who are working in scientific disciplines relevant to crop management and plant nutrition. The institution where the intending applicants are enrolled must be in Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently attending a degree-granting institution located in Africa.
  • Candidates for M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degrees, who are 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.

APNI Scholarship Program Benefits

The APNI Scholarship Program offers ten meritorious African graduate students in the fields of plant nutrition and the administration of applied nutrients to crops awards of USD $2,000 each.

Documents Required for Application

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).

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