Location: Africa
Program: Masters and PhD
Eligibility: Sub Saharan Africa
Duration: 2-3 years
Deadline: April 9, 2025
The In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa is a scholarship initiative by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
It aims to strengthen higher education and research institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa by supporting postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD) to study either in their home country or within the region. The programme focuses on fields such as STEM, agriculture, environmental sciences, health, and social sciences, promoting academic excellence and regional collaboration.
By working with African universities and research institutions, the programme helps build local expertise, foster knowledge exchange, and reduce brain drain by encouraging graduates to contribute to their home countries. This initiative plays a crucial role in developing sustainable solutions to regional challenges while enhancing capacity building in higher education and research across Africa.
Benefits of The Scholarship
Generally,
- Monthly stipend
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is open to all students who meet the following conditions:
Graduates and postgraduates 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.
NOTE:
In-Country scholarships for students from South Africa are administrated by a cooperation between DAAD and NRF in a separate call for applications and a separate deadline.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
