DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students 2026/2027 (Fully Funded)

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About DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students

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 studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

Benefits of DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan African Students

Value

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 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 who want to pursue Master’s degrees 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 apply for funding.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

29 April, 2026

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