The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is offering numerous In-Country and In-Region Master's and PhD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African graduates to study at selected centres of excellence in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
Scholarship Value and Benefits
- 100% coverage of university tuition fees (2 years for Master's; 3 years for PhD).
- Monthly living stipend and annual study/research allowance.
- Round-trip travel allowance and comprehensive health insurance (for In-Region scholars studying outside their home country, such as Nigerians).
- Opportunity to apply for a up to 6-month research stay in Germany during the scholarship period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Master's Candidates: Hold a Bachelor's degree with above-average results (at least Second Class Honours Upper Division / 2:1).
- Doctoral Candidates: Hold a Master's degree with above-average results.
- Your last university degree must have been completed no more than six (6) years ago at the time of application.
- Target candidates include public university staff, prospective academic/research recruits, public sector professionals, and DAFI alumni.
How to Apply and Deadline
- Check the list of participating East African host universities and programmes in the official DAAD Call for Applications.
- Register and submit your scholarship application via the DAAD Portal while also applying for admission directly to your chosen host institution.
- Visit the DAAD Regional Office Nairobi webpage for full details.
Applications close on the DAAD Portal on 15th December 2020.
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