DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans (Master's, 2027 intake)

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DAAD Masters Degree Deadline: 12 Nov 2026 (annual) Study in: Sub-Saharan Africa Course starts 2027 Brief description: The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme gives scholarships for development-related Master’s studies at selected universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is for people who plan to teach or do research at a higher education institution in the region. The programme aims to build strong higher education systems that can contribute to sustainable development. It is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Host Institutions and Field(s) of Study: Scholarships are available for these Master’s programmes, which have open calls: • Burkina Faso: Institut International d’Ingenierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2iE), Water and Environmental Engineering • Ethiopia: Jimma University, Environmental Health • Ghana: West African Center for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Seed Science and Technology • Ghana: West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases • Ghana: University for Development Studies, Agricultural Economics • Kenya: Chuka University, Plant Breeding • Kenya: Moi University, Education in Research • Malawi: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Environmental Health • Malawi: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, and Irrigation Engineering • Rwanda: University of Rwanda, Electrical Power Systems • Tanzania: Ardhi University, Geomatics • Uganda: Busitema University, Climate Change and Disaster Management Calls for these programmes will be published in spring 2027: Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria (Physics); University of Cape Town, South Africa (Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism); and University of Pretoria, South Africa (Mathematics). Number of Scholarships: Varies by university. For example, up to 5 In-Country and 8 In-Region scholarships are offered at 2iE for the 2027 intake. Target group: Graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. In-Country scholarships are for study in your home country or the country where you have a residence permit. In-Region scholarships are for study in another Sub-Saharan African country. Women, refugees with recognised status, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply. Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Scholarships cover tuition fees, a study and research allowance of €460 a year, and €400 for thesis publishing. The monthly scholarship at universities such as 2iE and MUBAS is €300 for In-Country holders and €400 for In-Region holders. In-Region holders also receive a travel allowance and health insurance. Amounts differ at some universities (for example €600 a month at the University of Cape Town), so check the call for your programme. Scholarships last for the regular length of the course, up to 24 months. Eligibility: Requirements can differ by programme, so read the call for your course. For example, applicants at MUBAS must: • Be a national or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country • Hold a three- or four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least Second Class/Upper Division • Have completed their last university degree no more than 6 years before applying • Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction • Not have received DAAD Master’s funding before Application instructions: You must apply for the scholarship through the DAAD Portal and apply separately for admission to the host university. Upload all required documents to the portal as PDF files. For programmes with open calls, the portal closes at midnight Central European Time on 12 November 2026. Each university sets its own admission deadline, so check it early. It is important to see the call for applications for your programme and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarsh