Applications for the DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025 are being invited. This MSC scholarship call in the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), Kenya is for students from the Sub-Saharan Africa intending to take a master’s degree programme in Food Science and Technology, and are interested in studying in Kenya. The call is fully funded and DAAD sponsored.
This DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025 call for applications is intended for September, 2025 entry admission at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), Kenya (Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology). The applications have two components – the scholarship applications and the admission applications. Applicants should have at least a BSc degree in Food Science and Technology or related areas.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
- Host Institution(s): DeKUT, Kenya
- Scholarship Type: Full Scholarships
- Scholarship Worth: Not Specified
- Number of Awards: Not Stated
- Study Level(s): Master’s levels
- Nationality: Sub-Saharan Africans
See Also: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025 for Africans [Masters & PhD]
DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025 | Eligibility Eriteria
Interested applicants to the DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025 have to be:
- Nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
- Holders of BSc degree in Food Science and Technology with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division); OR a holder of a BSc degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any related fields (Food Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Agri-processing, Crop/Animal Production), or equivalent qualification recognized by DeKUT
- Those who clearly demonstrate motivation and strong commitment;
- Those having thorough knowledge of spoken and written English;
- Those who have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- Generally: (a) staff member of a public university, (b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, (c) or from the public sector and/or (d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme;
- Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Scholarship Benefits | DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025
- Monthly stipends, payment of tuition fees, research allowances,
- Summer schools and research stays in Germany, and skill trainings.
Also Check: DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Studies 2025 [Fully Funded]
Application procedure
Application for the DAAD DeKUT Master’s Scholarships 2025 involves 2 critical separate steps: (i) application for DAAD Scholarship via DAAD portal, and (ii) Application for admission into Dedan Kimathi University of Technology:
Step 1:
- Register via DAAD Scholarship portal: https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar=stv&id=57707393
- Apply for and submit your DAAD Scholarship via the DAAD portal.
- Submit the support documents highlighted in the call for applications link
Step 2: Application for admission into the MSc Food Science and Technology programme at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Step 3: Download and fill the Application form: https://www.dkut.ac.ke/index.php/academics/admission/application-forms
Step 4: Submit the completed DeKUT admission application form and all required supporting documents to: [email protected] as instructed.
Required supporting documents:
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable).
- 1 recommendation letter from university lecturer, also indicating proficiency in English language
- Certified copies of University degree certificates including transcripts (if available, include a grading scale for the final university grade)
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
- Copy of the passport (if applicable), or National Identification Card
- If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee
- Short research concept for the possible Master thesis (maximum 3 pages). The following sub- sections must be included: Title, background, problem statement, aim/objectives, and methodology.
- For In-region applicants only, provision of information on the recognition of the university degree from respective countries at least by the time of admission
Application deadline: 21st November, 2024.