Academic semester in Development Studies
The Norwegian organization Kulturstudier (Culture Studies) is offering scholarships to Ghanaian nationals interested in attending the 10-week undergraduate social science course Studying Development 2 in Cape Coast, Ghana.
Exciting scholarship opportunity with Kulturstudier
The programme is conducted in partnership with Oslo Metropolitan University (Oslo Met), which provides internationally transferable university credits (30 ECTS credits - European Credit Transfer System).
Between 20 and 50 students participate each semester, the majority of whom are from Scandinavia, with a few spots reserved for Ghanaian students. Applicants should have a keen interest in social science and international affairs.
Please note that you must be a Ghanaian national to apply. The programme is full-time and may not be combined with work, National Service, or other studies.
Semester overview
Please note that the application deadlines are 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 November for the spring semester.
The programme is divided into three periods.
- 1
Self-study period
The semester starts with a six-week self-study period. You familiarize yourself with the curriculum, and ultimately submit a short assignment. The goal is for you to come prepared to the teaching period. You can combine this period with work or travel.
- 2
Teaching period in Cape Coast
The ten-week teaching period in Cape Coast consists of lectures, seminars, excursions, and a three-week fieldwork period. Renowned lecturers from around the world teach, and our dedicated seminar leaders organize the seminars. In the final weeks, you work on a group exam.
- 3
Take-home exam
You will be given an individual take-home exam after the ten weeks are over. You have three weeks to complete it before the exam is due. Many stay in Cape Coast to write their exam or go backpacking during this period. Just remember to allocate enough time to work steadily on the assignment!
What is included?
The Scholarship includes the following:
- Tuition fees and course literature
- Lunch on weekdays
- Accommodation (in a room shared with one or two other students)
- Monthly allowance for basic expenses during the 10 weeks in Cape Coast
How to apply
The application deadlines are 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 November for the spring semester.
See below to learn what you must include in your application.
Scholarship applications are accepted via email only. Please do not submit applications using the form provided on this website.
Send your application to mail@kulturstudier.no with "DEV2 Scholarship" as the subject line.
Requirements: University eligibility and prior university studies
Candidates must demonstrate university eligibility by providing documentation of completed upper secondary school (high school) education and at least one year of higher education at a university approved in their home country.
In addition, candidates must provide a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies or a transcript documenting successful completion of minimum one semester of earlier development studies or one year of university studies in Social Sciences.
Requirements: CV, motivation letter, and essay
Applicants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a motivation letter and an academic essay. The motivation letter, written in English, should be approximately 500 words, and should address the following questions:
- What makes you a suitable candidate for the course?
- Why do you wish to study Development Studies?
- How do you envision this course affecting your future career, work, or life plans?
The academic essay must be between 1,000-1,400 words and include citations from at least six distinct academic sources.
The essay should address the following question:
- How would you define development, and what are two of the main development problems facing Ghana today?
