In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa for Masters and PhD

Are you a motivated student from Eastern Africa with dreams of pursuing higher education abroad? The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a gateway to achieve your academic aspirations through its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes. These scholarships are specifically designed to empower students in sub-Saharan Africa, and they provide a multitude of benefits that can transform your educational journey. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what these scholarships entail, who’s eligible, how to apply, and the myriad benefits you can reap.

List of host Institutions and programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Masters and PhD Programme offered at the University

Country	Institution	Degree	Programme	Start of Study (2024)
Benin	University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)	Master	Statistics, Major Biostatistics	September
		PhD	Agronomic Sciences, Major Biometry	September
Cameroon	University of Dschang	PhD	Parasitology	November
		PhD	Pharmacology	November
Ghana	University of Ghana – The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)	Master	Seed Science and Technology	October
	University of Ghana – The West Africa Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCIBIP)	Master	Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases	October
	University of Ghana – Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER)	PhD	Development Studies	October
Nigeria	Federal University of Technology	Master	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	October
		PhD	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	October
	Benue State University	Master	Food Chemistry	October
		PhD	Food Chemistry	October

(Post)graduate programmes in Southern Africa for which DAAD scholarships are offered:

Country	Institution	Degree	Programme	Start of Study (2024)
Botswana	Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)	Master	Physics (by Research)	August
Malawi	Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)	Master	Environmental Health	October

(Post)graduate programmes in Eastern Africa for which DAAD scholarships are offered:

Country	Institution	Degree	Programme	Start of Study (2024)
Kenya	Moi University – East and South African-German Centre for Education Research Methodologies and Management (CERMESA)	Master	Education in Research	September
	Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)	Master	Food Science and Technology	September
	Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)	Master	Energy Technology	September
		Master	Soil and Water Engineering	September
		PhD	Soil and Water Engineering	September
	Moi University	PhD	Biostatistics	September
	Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)	Master	Research and Public Policy (MRPP)	September/October
	Pwani University	Master	Bioinformatics	September
Tanzania	Ardhi University	Master	Geomatics	November
	Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology	Master	Embedded and Mobile Systems	September
Uganda	Busitema University	Master	Public Health	September
	Mbarara University of Science and Technology	Master	Biology (Natural Resources Ecology, Management and Conservation)	August/September
		Master	Biology (Microbiology and Parasitology[MAP])	August/September

Scholarship Benefit

1. Financial Support: DAAD scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, travel allowances, and health insurance, significantly easing the financial burden of studying abroad. DAAD proving monthly allowance of 300 EUR (In-Country, 450 EUR (In-Region), study and research allowance 460 euro and Printing allowance 400 euro
2. Quality Education: Benefit from world-class education in Germany or at accredited institutions within Eastern Africa, gaining access to cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and renowned faculty.
3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow scholarship recipients, academics, and professionals from various fields, expanding your network and opening doors to future collaborations.
4. Enhanced Career Prospects: A DAAD scholarship enhances your qualifications, making you more competitive in the job market and boosting your career prospects.
5. Cultural Exchange: Experience a rich cultural exchange as you immerse yourself in the diverse and welcoming environment of Germany or Eastern Africa

How to apply

The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following
steps:

Register on the portal:
portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?f

Mandatory documents to be submitted (in either English or German) for the
DAAD scholarship application:

DAAD application form (available on the DAAD portal) duly filled in and
submitted according to the outlined deadline;
1. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable) if not
otherwise possible without a signature;
2. One recommendation letter by university teachers (stamped and signed);
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3. Letter of admission for the host institution(this can be subsequently
submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available at the time of
application);
4. Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts (if
available, including a grading scale for the final university degree and if
available, information on the recognition of the university degree certify-cates in the host country);
5. Letter of motivation (1-2 pages with personal, social motivation as well as
your reference to the studies and a possible Master project);
6.Copy of the passport or, if not applicable, a copy of National Identification
Card (mandatory for an application for a scholarship);
7. a semester schedule;
8. a timetable (if applicable: mentioning the planned short-term research
stay in Germany, see “Additional benefits”);
9. If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee;

Apply here:

Official website:

In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programmes Eastern Africa – DAAD Kenya (daad-kenya.org)