The DAAD Scholarship at FUTA (Federal University of Akure) is one of the fully funded In-Country/In-Region scholarships by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The DAAD FUTA Scholarship covers the full tuition fees for selected candidates while also providing a stipend of €8920 to cover the costs of research, thesis, and living expenses.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the DAAD FUTA Scholarship, you must:
Applicants for a Master’s degree
graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completeda three-year university degree with above average results (at least: SecondClass/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannotprovide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago atthe time of application;
must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan Africancountry.
Benefits
The scholarship covers all fees related to study at the institution;
Tuition
Living stipends €8920 (Accommodation, food, etc.)
Research costs
Health insurance
Method of Application
All applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal
Register on the portal:
Log in to the portal
Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
Submit your application via the portal by April, 29, 2026
Remember to check that your application is complete and meets the DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
The DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAADportal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
In addition to this first step, applicants must, at the same time/as a second step, apply for admission at the Federal University of Technology using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution.
The institution sets its deadline for the admission process.
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Application Deadline: April 29, 2026