2023 University of Exeter Oppenheimer Impact Scholarship for African Students

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Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Look no further than the University of Exeter Oppenheimer Impact Scholarship!

This scholarship provides a unique 2-2.5 year training post that combines a full scholarship to undertake a 12-month MSc in Global Sustainability Solutions at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus in the UK, followed by a research associate post based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for a further 12-18 months. The project focuses on adaptation to improve resilience to the coastal hazards associated with sea levels rise (SLR) and storm surges in southern Africa, aiming to help planners incorporate information and decision-making tools addressing coastal hazards into their decision-making processes.

This project is part of the Oppenheimer Programme in African Landscape Systems (OPALS), which is jointly funded by the University of Exeter and Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation. The OPALS program seeks to support a strong, credible, and connected voice for African communities, land managers, and researchers in the global climate and ecological crisis. It aims to co-produce science-based solutions to understand, mitigate and adapt to environmental change, growing sustainable and resilient socio-environmental systems in Africa. Additionally, it supports leadership in environmentally sustainable management across Africa.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must hold citizenship of an African nation, with preference given to Mozambican nationals. Applicants must have obtained qualifications equivalent to a First or Second Class Upper UK Honours degree in an appropriate area of science or technology and have applied for a place on the MSc Global Sustainability Solutions. If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the English language requirements.

The scholarship duration is 2-2.5 years and includes a full tuition fee, stipend, paid internship, and allowances. To apply, candidates must submit a letter of application in English and Portuguese (2-page max. outlining your academic interests, prior research experience, and motivation to undertake this project), a CV (4-pages max, without including photographs, ethnicity, date of birth, marital status, or religion), transcripts, and contact information for two referees familiar with your academic/professional work. If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.

This is an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in environmental sustainability and making a real impact in Africa. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2023. Apply now using the link provided on the scholarship website and start your journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future!

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