2024 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships For Africans
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with the aim of contributing to developments in the African region.
The In-Country/In-Region programme in developing countries aims to contribute to train highly qualified professionals and managerial staff for sustainable development in the partner countries.
The programme thus offers scholarships to future university teachers from developing countries for postgraduate courses and for doctorates.
Recipients of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships study at universities in their home country or at highly qualified institutions in the region, some of which are organised in networks.
Sieze this opportunity to benefit from this fully funded offer while also contributing to the development of your country and Africa as a continent.
Requirements
- Be a graduate student 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 (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 participate in the programme.
- Please note that In-Country scholarships for students from South Africa are administrated by NRF (https://www.nrf.ac.za/).
For the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Masters and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes.
Value
Generally:
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
How to Apply?
- Visit the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships webpage using the button below
- Select your desired country/region as appropriate and corresponding program
- Ensure you are meet the eligibility criteria of the your chosen program
- Create your account on the DAAD portal using this link
- Complete your personal profile and submit all required documents
