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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa (Master)

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: 29 April 2026, 00:00

Development-related Master's study at Sub-Saharan African host universities for future teaching/research staff — DAAD covers tuition, monthly scholarship, study/research allowance and thesis costs; travel and insurance for In-Region holders.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Apr 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelMaster's
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueGenerally: monthly scholarship; study and research allowance; thesis publishing costs; tuition fees. Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders: travel allowance; health insurance.
DurationFunding is provided for the regular duration of a course – generally, up to two years.
Application Deadline29 Apr 2026Reopens ~Apr 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Research Allowance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic 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 (In-Country) or in another Sub-Saharan African country outside their home country (In-Region). Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Application via the DAAD portal; per-programme application instructions in the respective calls for applications

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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