DAAD In-Region Scholarship Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa 2026

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German...... continue reading

DAAD In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

Aim and Benefits of DAAD In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

Generally:

• Monthly scholarship
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• Tuition fees

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:

• Travel allowance
• Health insurance

For further information, in particular the respective amounts, please see the call for applications of the degree programme you wish to apply for.

DAAD In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa Courses

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Urban Studies

Requirements for DAAD In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa Qualification

• Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme who want to pursue Master’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships).
• Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.

What is supported?

• Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes

Below you will find a list of the degree programmes funded under this scholarship programme with links to the corresponding calls for applications, for which the application period is currently open. West and Central Africa Nigeria

• Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria (FUNAAB):

Master of Science in Physics Southern Africa South Africa

• University of Cape Town (UCT):

Master of Philosophy in Urban Studies - Southern Urbanism

• University of Pretoria (UP):

Master of Science in Mathematics

Interview date, Process and Venue for DAAD In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa

• The selection process differs between the individual degree programmes. Please see the call for applications for further information.
• Please note that the application procedure may differ between the regions and host institutions. The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (linked below).

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit DAAD scholarship webpage.