South African-German Centre for Development Research DAAD Scholarships

Scholarships are available for full-time students of

• the MA in Development Studies
• the Master in Public Administration
• the MA in Development Management 
  (separate online application platform, access and guidelines via "How to apply" section of the Bochum programme or via the course homepage)
• the different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC)

MA in Development Studies (MADS)

The MA in Development Studies is offered at the Institute of Social Development (ISD) at UWC. The course is designed for those planning a career in the field of economic and social development as policy-makers, activists, administrators, developers, researchers or teachers at universities. Annually about 50 students from 15-20 different countries register either for the Honours or Masters programme in Development Studies.

Successfull students of the Masters programme will be awarded the MA in Development Studies of UWC. Excellent students can receive the MA in Development Management degree of Ruhr-University Bochum as a second degree if they fulfil additional requirements (see 2nd degree option for further information).

The MA in Development Studies starts every year. Applicants with an excellent academic record (average upper second or first class grade) will have the opportunity to apply for a DAAD scholarship for their studies (see scholarship section for more information). Furthermore, participants will be given the opportunity to apply for a study period at Ruhr-Universiy Bochum in Germany, which can be supported through a mobility scholarship of the Centre.

The SA-German Centre for Development Research offers generous two year DAAD merit scholarships for Masters degrees (MA or MEcon) in Development Studies at the ISD (Institute for Social Development), School of Government, University of the Western Cape in Cape Town. 

Master in Public Administration (MPA)

The School of Government's Masters in Public Administration (MPA) offers students a balanced and relevant mix of practical and theoretical skills. It is also a multi-disciplinary degree, drawing widely on the skills and experience of the School's cognate departments. In the first year of the programme students are provided with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of governance, public policy and public administration, as well as in a range of analytical, practical, communication and research skills. In the second year, they will work under supervision to produce a mini-thesis, and attend and make presentations at research seminars.

Successfull students of the Masters programme will be awarded the degree Master in Public Administration of UWC. Excellent students can receive the MA in Development Management degree of Ruhr-University Bochum as a second degree if they fulfil additional requirements (see 2nd degree option for further information).

The MPA starts every year. Applicants with an excellent academic record will have the opportunity to apply for a DRD scholarship for their studies (see scholarship section for more information). Furthermore, participants will be given the opportunity to apply for a study period at Ruhr-Universiy Bochum in Germany, which can be supported through a mobility scholarship of the CDR.

The SA-German Centre for Development Research offers generous two year DAAD merit scholarships for the Masters Degree in Public Administration in the School of Government, University of the Western Cape in Cape Town. 

MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme, MADM) 

The MA in Development Management (Bochum Programme) is offered at UWC since 2002 and now constitutes part of the CDR. It is a twin course of the Master's Programme in Development Management at the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, with respect to curriculum, lecturers and the degree awarded.

The MA degree in Development Management of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, will be awarded to successful students. Excellent students have the additional opportunity to apply for a UWC Master's degree offered under the umbrella of CDR. See 2nd degree option for further information.

The application deadline for this intake is 30th December 2024. Selection results will be communicated end of January 2025.

The MADM at UWC includes a summer school and an internship period in Germany. After completion of course work of the first semester and participation in German language classes you will have the opportunity to take part in a Summer School on Research Methods and Development Practice at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, between mid September and mid October. During this Summer School you will meet the students of the twin programme in Bochum. Apart from coursework the Summer School usually includes a seminar on Inter-cultural Communication and Team Building as well as some excursions for you to get more familiar with Bochum, the Region and Germany. The Summer School will be followed by an internship period of about two months with a German development organization or a corporation in the private sector.

Different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC)

The Centre for Development Research offers generous three year DAAD merit scholarships for PhD students in Development Studies, Public Policy or Public Administration at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town.