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DAAD SA-GER-CDR Master's Scholarships 2021 for Sub-Saharan Africans (Full Tuition + €650/Month)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

May 27, 2021

The South African-German Centre for Development Research (SA-GER-CDR), hosted at the University of the Western Cape (South Africa) in partnership with Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany), invites applications from Sub-Saharan African graduates (including Nigerians) for its DAAD Merit Scholarships.

SA-GER-CDR Scholarships + Internships 2021 for African Students

Scholarship Value & Deadlines by Programme

  • Monthly Stipend: €650 per month for Master's candidates (and €900/month for Ph.D. candidates).
  • Full Tuition & Flights: Covers 100% of tuition and registration fees plus international travel allowances.
  • Deadlines:
    - M.A. in Development Studies (UWC): Sunday, 20th June 2021
    - Master in Public Administration (MPA - UWC): Sunday, 20th June 2021
    - M.A. in Development Management (Bochum Programme): Tuesday, 30th November 2021

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country holding a 4-year Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or Public Administration with an outstanding academic record (at least 70% / Second-Class Upper or First Class).
  • Your last degree must have been completed within the past 6 years.

How to Apply Online

Complete the electronic application form via the official SA-GER-CDR DAAD Scholarships Webpage before 20th June 2021 (or email info.uwc@cdr-sa.org for enquiries).

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Gerald Humphrey

May 27, 2021

Do students in the MA Development Studies programme also get to spend a summer school or research semester in Germany?

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Anthony from Mentra

May 27, 2021

Yes, Gerald! The joint programme between the University of the Western Cape and Ruhr-University Bochum includes exchange opportunities and funded internships.

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