Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (African Cultural Studies)
Field of Study:
The mission of the Department of African Cultural Studies is to provide research and teaching in the languages and expressive cultures of Africa and Africans around the world. The department is the only one of its kind in the United States. For those learning to conduct research in African expressive cultures, it offers curricula leading to both the master of arts degree and the doctor of philosophy degree. For those learning to teach African languages, it offers a terminal master of arts degree with an emphasis on pedagogy. Its students come from all over the world, including many African countries.
Important Dates
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Tuition Fees
All admitted doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicant must have completed masters degree in a closely related field from an accredited university
- Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
- Submit a writing sample of gradaute level thesis or equivalent
- Submit three letters of recommendation
- Submit CV
- Submit a statement of purpose
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Josephine de Karman Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 25,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based |
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