2026 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships For Africans

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships aim to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. The scholarship offers full sponsorship that covers tuition fees, stipends up to €8,920 per year, health insurance, as well as study and research allowances for selected candidates

Eligibility: 

To be considered for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, you must satisfy the following conditions:

• • Be a graduate student 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.

Value: 

Value

Generally:

• Monthly allowance up €600 per year
• Study and research allowance up to €920
• Printing allowance €800
• Tuition fees

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:

• Travel allowance
• Health insurance

Type:  Postgraduate
Deadline: November 27, 2025
Host Country: