The German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity for students from eligible African countries to study in West African universities and Germany, covering full university fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, and flight costs.
The German Government offers the Wascal Scholarship to eligible African countries in partnership with the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL).
The Wascal Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study in West African universities and Germany. it covers the full university fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, and the costs of flights to and from the countries mentioned above.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Germany, Ghana, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso |
| Study Level | Postgraduate, Masters |
| Eligible Countries | WASCAL member countries, ECOWAS member countries |
| Reward | Fully funded scholarship, tuition, stipends, accommodation, travel costs |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
Facts About WASCAL
- Regional Impact: WASCAL is a West African international climate change institution that aims to improve the resilience of West African countries to climate change.
- German Government Support: The German Government, through the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), supports WASCAL’s climate change programs.
- Master’s Research Programs: WASCAL offers Master’s Research Programs in Climate Change, Climate Change & Marine Sciences, and Informatics for Climate Change.
- University Partnerships: WASCAL partners with universities in West Africa and Germany to offer its programs.
- Climate Change Focus: WASCAL’s programs focus on climate change, climate data management, and scientific computation.
- Regional Representation: WASCAL member countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia, and Togo.
- Language Requirements: Applicants must have at least an intermediate level of English proficiency.
- Career Opportunities: WASCAL’s programs aim to train experts who can contribute to climate resilience in West Africa.
- Scholarship Benefits: The scholarship covers tuition, monthly stipends, accommodation, travel costs, and research budgets.
- Application Process: Applicants must submit their applications by email, including required documents such as academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation
Details For German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025
The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), a West African international Climate Change Institution has launched a new scholarship scheme for students from all ECOWAS states who want to pursue International Master’s Degrees.
- Atlantic Technical University is launching its fifth Master’s Research Programme on
Climate Change & Marine Sciences for the 2025-2026 academic year, and
scholarship possibilities for at least 12 of 24 selected students. - The Master’s Research Programme in Informatics for Climate Change (MRP-ICC) is
implemented at the Université Joseph KI-ZERBO (Burkina Faso). It is aimed at training a critical
mass of experts with adequate scientific computation and climate data management skills in West Africa.
Requirements For German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025
To be considered for the German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025, you must:
- Be a citizen of a WASCAL member country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia or Togo);
- Other ECOWAS member countries may be admitted as self-funded students on an availability basis.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or any other related fields: Biological Sciences, Oceanography, Fishing or Livestock Engineering, Geography, Sciences of the Atmosphere.
- Candidates applying for Master Research Programme in Informatics for Climate Change must
have a minimum of BSc in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Health sciences, Meteorology and Climate science, Geography, Biological sciences, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering. - Have at least an intermediate level in English language.
Rewards For German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025
The Scholarship includes;
- monthly stipend to cover accommodation, and living expenses for the period of studies;
- payment of university fees;
- roundtrip tickets;
- accommodation
- travel to selected West African countries as well as to Germany.
- research budget;
- a personal laptop computer on loan for the duration of the programme
Required Documents For German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application FormÂ
- Academic transcriptsÂ
- Curriculum vitae
- WASSCE or SSCE Certificate (Anglophone Countries)
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or researchers (grade associate professor or senior researcher at least).
- A copy of identity document
- A copy of Passport Photo Page
- A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
- Â A copy of university degree certificate
- A certificate copy of proficiency in English or, in alternative, a statement indicating and
justifying your self-assessment in the context of English proficiency. - Proof of professional experience in relevant area for the course, IF applicable.
- A written commitment to pay a registration fee of 30 Euro if admitted.
How To Apply For German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025
To apply for the German Government Wascal Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below;
- click on the button below to visit the WASCAL scholarship application webpage
- select one of the available fully funded Masters programs
- ensure to go through the full details and guidelines for each program
- download and fill the application form correctly
- prepare the application documents (make sure to follow the guidelines for naming each document as stated in each guideline)
- submit your application as soon as possible by email to the appropriate wascal address
- all applications must be received by 30 April, 2025.
- shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.
Source:Â https://wascal.org/