The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.
DAAD Masters & PhD Scholarships
| Application Deadline | April 9, 2025 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of DAAD Masters & PhD Scholarships
Funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Master’s and up to three years for the PhD degree programme
Scholarship Worth:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Requirements for DAAD Masters & PhD Scholarships
- 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.
Selection Process
Selection: The selection process differs between the individual degree programmes. Please see the call for applications for further information.
Application Deadline
April 9, 2025
How to Apply
For more details,visit DAAD webpage