DAAD Scholarship FUTA (Federal University of Akure): Fully Funded In-Country Opportunity
The DAAD Scholarship FUTA (Federal University of Akure) is one of the fully funded In-Country/In-Region scholarships by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
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The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship covers the full tuition fees for selected candidates while also providing a stipend of €8920 to cover the costs of research, thesis, and living expenses.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
DAAD Scholarship FUTA Abstract
- Scholarship Host: DAAD
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Africa
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- €8920 Living Stipends
- Travel & Research Costs
- Eligibility: sub-Sahara African Countries
- Deadline: November 21, 2024
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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Details
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region 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.
The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.
For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Master’s studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts.
- Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities.
DAAD Scholarship FUTA Benefits
The DAAD EPOS scholarship covers all fees related to study at the institution;
- Tuition
- Living stipends €8920 (Accommodation, food, etc.)
- Research costs
- Health insurance
DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 up to 6 months. The short-term research scholarship includes;
- a monthly scholarship payment for living costs
- health/accident/personal liability insurance
- a flat-rate travel allowance
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Available Programmes for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
The following programmes are funded by the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship in Nigeria;
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Subject fields:
Master: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
PhD: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Benue State University Makurdi (BSUM), Subject fields:
Master: Food Chemistry
PhD: Food Chemistry
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants for a Master’s degree
- graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a three-year university degree with above-average results (at least: Second-Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable)
- Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
- clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
- have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
- have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
- must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
Applicants for a PhD degree
- postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully
- completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above-average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable)
- Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible;
Required Documents for DAAD Scholarship FUTA 2025
While applying for the 2025 DAAD Scholarship FUTA, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Complete DAAD Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- A full curriculum vitae in tabular form, if not otherwise possible without a signature
- A list of publications (if applicable)
- One Letter of recommendation form, filled, signed and stamped by a university lecturer/teacher.
- Letter of admission from the host institution
- Copies of university degree certificates including transcripts (if available)
- If the certificates are not in English or German, a certified translation must be submitted.
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages with a personal, social motivation as well
as a motivation for the studies and a possible Master project).- Please upload the letter of motivation under “study project/motivation” in the
DAAD portal
- Please upload the letter of motivation under “study project/motivation” in the
- Copy of your passport or, if not applicable, a copy of your National Identification Card
- For refugees, valid refugee Identity card and/or UNHCR registration document
How To Apply for DAAD Scholarship FUTA (In-Country/In-Region) 2025
To apply for the DAAD Scholarship FUTA (In-Country/In-Region) 2025, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Scroll done to see the list of schools and country open for the scholarship
- All applicants must submit a complete application for the
programme via the DAAD Portal - Register on the portal:
- Log in to the portal
- Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
- Submit your application via the portal by 21st November 2024
- Remember to check that your application is complete and meets the DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
- The DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD
portal only, according to the DAAD criteria. - In addition to this first step, applicants must, at the same time/as a second step, apply for admission at the Federal University of Technology using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution.
- The institution sets its deadline for the admission process.
- MORE DETAILS: Masters Scholarship || PhD Scholarship
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Deadline: November 21st, 2024
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