DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships 2026: Opportunities for Developing Countries

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship: Are you aspiring to study for free in Germany?

Applications are now being invited from all qualified and interested students in developing countries for the 2026 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship.

The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship.

Scholarship holders will find the additional funding options that are available for them to the scholarship holder upon admission to the programme.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided for your successful application.

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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Abstract

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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Details

Currently the German Government is offering DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarships for different Master and PhD programmes for students from Sub-Saharan African countries at selected institutions.

The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supports academics with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the regions of Subsaharan Africa, Central and South America, South and Southeast Asia, as well as the Middle East, with a scholarship for a consecutive Master’s degree or a PhD.

Scholarships are awarded in the applicants home country/country of residence (in-country scholarships) or in their home region (in-region scholarships).

The objective of the programme is to qualify graduates for taking on positions of responsibility in development-related areas in teaching and research.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Benefits

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship usually includes:

  • tuition fees
  • monthly scholarship rate
  • study and research allowance
  • printing allowance for the final thesis
  • only for In-Region Scholarship holders: travel allowance and usually funding for health insurance

Further funding options may be available, depending on the location. 

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Available Programmes for 2025 DAAD Africa Scholarships

West and Central Africa, Nigeria

Southern Africa, South Africa

Further calls for applications (in other countries, institutions, and academic fields) that are not yet open will be published in the autumn of 2026.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates from developing countries
  • Be 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 or region.
  • Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

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Duration of funding for 2026 DAAD Africa 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

How To Apply for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2026

To apply, interested and qualified candidates should follow the procedures below;

  • Visit the scholarship webpage below using the button below
  • Click on ‘Information for Prospective Applicants’
  • Select the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship eligible to your region or country
  • Proceed to register on the DAAD Portal
  • Create an account and verify your email address
  • Fill in your personal and professional details
  • Upload all documents as appropriate

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: April 29th, 2026


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