Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Fully Funded DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025 for students from Sub-Saharan Africa who are willing to pursue their masters and PhD studies in the African continent.
The DAAD scholarship programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
- Host Institution(s): Select higher institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded scholarship
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters & PhD)
- Nationality: Africans
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa
- Must be in possession of a first degree if applying for a Master’s programme, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme.
- Be willing to pursue a master’s or PhD course in their home country (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
- Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly scholarship stipend
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
- Travel allowance (for In-Region scholarship holders)
- Health insurance (for In-Region scholarship holders)
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025 are to first submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal by following the steps outlined (below):
- Step 1: Register on the DAAD portal
- Step 2: Log in to the portal
- Step 3: Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
- Step 4: Submit your application via the portal by the deadline
In addition to these steps, applicants must, at the same time apply for admission at any of their university of choice before their respective deadlines.
Application Deadline: November 21, 2024