The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. As part of the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme DAAD offers scholarships for PhD and Master Studies. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel. By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts: Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa, Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa and Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities.

Eligibility

• The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates
• Applicants should be 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.

The award value includes:  Monthly allowance, Study and research allowance, printing allowance and Tuition fees.

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders: Travel allowance and Health insurance.

Application deadline is on 10th February 2021. Click for more details.