The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Program for Sub-Saharan African Students 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students
Opportunity Details
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.
Benefits of DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students
Generally:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students 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.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
27 October, 2025
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