2024 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship: Are you a student from West African origin interested in fully-funded DAAD opportunities?
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship will support eligible students from West African origin to pursue postgraduate degrees in their region/country while providing full funding.
The programme will cater fully for your tuitio, accommodation, living stipends and the costs of study materials as well as your registration.
The In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programs cater to Sub-Saharan Africa to enhance higher education systems and foster sustainable development.
These programs support Master or Doctoral studies for individuals aiming to contribute to teaching and research in higher education institutions within the region.
Let us take a deep look at the program in detail if you are eligible and interested.
Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: DAAD
- Category: Scholarships || Study-In-Africa || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Study Materials
- Eligibility: Africa
- Deadline: November 23, 2023
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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Details
The “In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme,” funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), targets university staff while also addressing the public sector’s need for academically trained personnel.
The scholarships aim at graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, encouraging applications for Master’s or Ph.D. courses within their home country (In-Country scholarships) or another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
Women and applicants from underprivileged regions are particularly encouraged to participate.
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship, applicants must:
- be graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, encouraging applications for Master’s or Ph.D. courses within their home country (In-Country scholarships) or another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
- Women and applicants from underprivileged regions are particularly encouraged to participate.
Explore more scholarship opportunities below.
Available Programmes and Regions
The DAAD supports various institutions in West, Central, Southern, and Eastern Africa. Here’s a glance at the funded institutions and the programs they offer:
West and Central Africa Programs for 2024:
- Benin – University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC): Statistics (Major in Biostatistics) for Master’s; Agronomic Sciences (Major in Biometry) for Ph.D.
- Cameroon – University of Dschang: Ph.D. in Parasitology and Pharmacology.
- Ghana – University of Ghana: Master’s in Seed Science and Technology; Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases. Ph.D. in Development Studies.
- Nigeria – Federal University of Technology and Benue State University: Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Food Chemistry.
Southern Africa Programs for 2024:
- Botswana – Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST): Master’s in Physics (by Research).
- Malawi – Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS): Master’s in Environmental Health.
Eastern Africa Programs for 2024:
- Various institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda offering Master’s and Ph.D. programs in disciplines like Education, Food Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Biology, and Geomatics.
Planned Programs for 2025:
- Malawi: Master’s in Aquaculture and Fisheries.
- Namibia: Ph.D. in Computer Science.
- South Africa: Master’s and Ph.D. in fields such as Urban Studies, Development Studies, Molecular Biology, and Human Genetics.
Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at U of T Benefits and Timeline
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship program offers:
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowances
- Printing allowances
- Tuition fees
- For In-Region scholarship holders, additional benefits include travel allowance and health insurance.
Scholarship provisions cover the typical course duration, up to two years for Master’s and up to three years for Ph.D. programs.
Application Procedure
- To apply, visit the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship portal using the link provided below.
- For programs beginning between August and November 2024, the application deadline is set for November 23, 2023.
- DAAD’s initiative holds vast opportunities for students and professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to build and enhance human capital for the region’s long-term socio-economic development.
- Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
