Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to strengthen internationally oriented higher education systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, equipping them to drive sustainable development. The programme provides scholarships for development-focused Master’s studies to candidates aspiring to build careers in teaching and/or research within higher education institutions in the region.
Requirements
- 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.
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Supported Programs
- Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes
Funding Duration
- Funding is provided for the regular duration of a course – generally, up to two years.
Value
- Generally:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Selection
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).
West and Central Africa
Nigeria
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria (FUNAAB):
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
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme
Application Deadline: 29th April, 2026
