Applications are now open for the 2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme. The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Requirements
Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme who want to pursue Master’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships).
Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.
Supported Programs
Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes
Funding Duration
Funding is provided for the regular duration of the Master’s course – generally, up to two years.
Scholarship Worth
Generally:
Monthly scholarship
Study and research allowance
Thesis publishing costs
Tuition feesOnly applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
Travel allowance
Health insurance
Available Scholarships
West and Central AfricaBurkina Faso
Institut International d’Ingenierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2iE):o Master of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering
Ghana
West African Center for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana:o Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology
West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana:o Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
University for Development Studies (UDS):o Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
Eastern Africa
Ethiopia
Jimma University (JU)o Master in Environmental Health
Kenya
Chuka University (CU):o Master of Science in Plant Breeding
Moi University (MU):o Master of Education in Research
Rwanda
University of Rwanda (UR):o Master of Science in Electrical Power Systems
Tanzania
Ardhi University (AU):o Master of Science in Geomatics
Uganda
Busitema University (BU):o Master of Science in Climate Change and Disaster Management
Southern Africa
Malawi
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS):o Master of Science in Environmental Health
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR):o Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Scienceo Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering
Method of Application
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