About the center

The Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management (ACEWM) is an initiative of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the World Bank Group and through the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Center hosted by the Addis Ababa University (AAU). Since 2016, ACEWM has been offering an interdisciplinary MSc and PhD programs in the field of water management, with the primary purpose of training the next generation of water educators, researchers, managers, and professionals and engaging in community outreach activities. Currently, ACEWM (www.acewm-aau.org) has several PhD and MSc students from all over Africa and some other countries.

ACEWM has established partnerships with different universities nationally, regionally and internationally to collaborate in capacity building, faculty and student exchanges, research and internships. ACEWM engages high caliber and renowned professionals in the field of water management from different disciplines.

For the academic year of 2020/21, ACEWM calls for outstanding scholars to apply for its MSc program in the following tracks.

Program	Tracks	Academic Requirements
MSC	Water Quality Management	BSc. Degree in chemistry, biology, geology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or environmental engineering from a recognized university
	Water supply and sanitation	BSc. Degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or water supply engineering or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university.
	Aquatic ecosystems management	BSc. Degree in fisheries, biology, animal sciences or other related areas from a recognized university.
	Water and wastewater technology	BSc degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry or other related areas of engineering from a recognized university.
	Hydrology and water resources	BSc. Degree in water resources, hydro geology, geology, geography, civil engineering, hydraulic engineering or environmental engineering from recognized university.

Duration of the Program

The MSc program will have duration of 2 years.

Mode of Delivery

The program is a full-time study and teaching which takes place through lectures, seminars, and field based studies. In addition, teaching may be conducted through video conference and technology enhanced learning approach. The language of instruction throughout the study is English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants’ undergraduate Cumulative GPA must not be less than 2.75 for males and not less than 2.50 for females on a 4.0 scale.

• Applicants who have completed their degree/diploma from foreign universities (other than Ethiopia) are required to obtain their degree/diploma equivalent from the Ethiopian Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) before admission. (Academic documents authentication by relevant office is mandatory during admission).
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English language and provide proof of proficiency.
• The age limit at the time of application for M.Sc. applicants is 30 years or less
• Applicants need to meet also the general requirements laid down by the School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa University (www.aau.edu.et)

Application Requirements and Procedures

• A cover page containing applicant’s full name as it appears on applicant’s ID/Passport, full contact details including residential and postal address, email and telephone number(s),
• A copy of ID/Passport,
• Detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding 4 pages,
• Authenticated copies of previous degrees and official transcripts from previous university/college,
• Applicants sponsored by their institutions are required to submit a sponsorship letter from their institution. (The form can be downloaded from

               www.aau.edu.et/?wpdmact=pro-cess&did=MTUuaG90bGluaw)

• Employed applicants must provide a letter of full commitment from their employers that they will be granted study leave.
• Three letters of recommendation from instructors/supervisors from previous educational institution, organizations,

• Certificate of professional experience if there is any,

• Cost-Sharing clearance documents for Ethiopian applicants.

Fellowship

• ACEWM will have a modest funding to support MSc research projects of all successful applicants.
  • ACEWM will cover tuition fees of limited number of Female applicants from Ethiopia on competitive basis.
  • All applicants are required to be sponsored by their respective institutions or by themselves.

Private applicants

• There will be limited space for private applicants. Private applicants are expected to cover all costs of their study and should provide evidence indicating their financial capacity to complete their study smoothly on time.

*** Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

 

Using our online application form –   https://acewm-aau.org/call-for-application-2020-2021/

An electronic copy of the application documents in English and in a single PDF document shall be submitted to the following contacts: To:           

Mr. Netsanet Assefa, Student Affairs Officer, ACEWM, E-mail: netsanet.assefa@aau.edu.et

Dr. Nigus Gabbiye, Project Manager, Email: nigus.gabbiye@aau.edu.et

Dr. Beteley Tekola, Deputy Head, ACEWM, Email acewm.dhead@aau.edu.et

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their emails.

Application Deadline: 18 December, 2020