DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships is for Africans and with the aim of 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.
As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“ DAAD offers scholarships for PhD and Master studies
Type: Masters, PhD
Application Deadline: Novermber 23, 2023
Value & Duration of Award: For the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, Funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Masters and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes.
Generally:
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Eligibility: To be considered for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, you must:
- The target group for scholarships are 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.
How To Apply: Interested candidates should click on “Apply For This Scholarship” below
Source: https://www.daad-kenya.org/en
