DAAD Scholarship Program for Sub-Saharan Africa(2025)

Program Objective

The programme seeks to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. The 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.

Applicants

  1. Graduates and postgraduates with a first academic degree(for Masters program and doctorate for PhD in home-country or another sub-Saharan country)
  2. Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups

Scholarship coverage

Master and PhD studies in selected, development-related degree programmes

Funding Duration

Entire duration of the course(up to two years for Master’s and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes).

Scholarship package

  1. Monthly scholarship
  2. Study and research allowance
  3. Thesis publishing costs
  4. Tuition fees

For in-region scholarship holders, travel allowance and health insurance will be provided.

Application deadline
April 9, 2025.

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