🇩🇪 Germany 💎 Fully Funded 🎓 Master's 🎓 PhD / Doctorate

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship (Africa)

Offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Total reward
Full tuition + stipend at African universities
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Duration
Master's: up to 2 years. PhD: up to 3 years.
Location
Germany

About this scholarship

DAAD funds scholarships for African students to study at partner universities within Africa (not in Germany). Promotes quality higher education within the African continent.

Eligibility

  • Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries
  • Bachelor's degree with good grades
  • Relevant work experience (2+ years for some programs)
  • English proficiency

Benefits & Coverage

  • Full tuition
  • Monthly stipend
  • Research costs
  • Travel costs within Africa
  • Health insurance

Required Documents

Application to partner university, Academic transcripts, Degree certificates, CV, Motivation letter, Work experience proof, Two references

How to Apply

  • Be a graduate from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first degree (for a master's) or a master's degree (for a PhD)
  • Apply to one of the preselected development-related degree programmes at a participating Sub-Saharan African institution
  • Study in your home country (In-Country) or another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region)
  • Follow the specific call for applications for your chosen programme
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