The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme 2027 for Sub-Saharan African students (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: November, 12, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme. 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 studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements

• Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme who want to pursue Master’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships).
• Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.

Supported Programs

• Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes

Funding Duration

• Funding is provided for the regular duration of the Master’s course – generally, up to two years.

Scholarship Worth

Generally:

Available Scholarships

West and Central Africa
Burkina Faso

Ghana

Eastern Africa

Ethiopia

Kenya

Rwanda

Tanzania

Uganda

Southern Africa

Malawi

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme