Applications are currently being accepted for the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service In-Region Scholarship 2027 in Sub-Saharan Africa. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About DAAD In-Region Scholarship
DAAD In-Region Scholarship 2027 supports development-related Master’s studies for graduates and postgraduates in Sub-Saharan Africa by funding Master’s degree programmes that build capacity for sustainable development. The In-Region Programme aims to foster internationally oriented higher education systems and prepares candidates for careers in teaching and/or research at higher education institutions.
The programme is offered by DAAD and funded by partners listed on the programme page. Calls for applications for specific host institutions and degree programmes are linked on the programme page, and application instructions differ between regions and host institutions.
Benefits of DAAD In-Region Scholarship
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
DAAD In-Region Scholarship 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 (In-Country) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region).
- Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Date and Process
- Please see the respective call for applications for further information.
- The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (linked below).
- Please select your status and your country to enable you to submit an application.
Application Deadline
12 November, 2026
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