Description

DAAD supports master’s study at partner universities in sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen higher education and sustainable development. The programme targets graduates considering teaching or research careers on the continent. Eligible courses and university requirements determine the applicable academic conditions. Identify the host course early enough to understand its academic requirements and scholarship procedure. The programme’s regional purpose does not mean that every master’s course is eligible. Benefits such as travel and insurance vary with scholarship type and should be checked for the selected route. Eligibility: Graduates and postgraduates from sub-Saharan Africa seeking a master’s degree. Funding: Monthly allowance, tuition, research and thesis support, travel and health insurance, depending on scholarship type. Application: Identify an eligible master’s course and partner university in the DAAD database. Follow course-specific instructions and distinguish admission from scholarship applications where required. Schedule: 12 November 2026

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Eligibility criteria

• Graduates and postgraduates from sub-Saharan Africa seeking a master’s degree.

Application procedure