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Application Deadline: November 27, 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2026 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 or doctoral 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, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses 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 and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Supported program
- Master and PhD studies in selected, development-related degree programmes
Duration of funding
Funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Master’s and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes.
Value
Generally:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
West and Central Africa
Cameroon
Ghana
Nigeria
Eastern Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Southern Africa
Botswana
Malawi
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme
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