What is DAAD in Country Scholarship Programme?
Consistently, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports students from developing parts of the world study and do research in their district and in partnership with selected German institutions. Interested students of the sub-Saharan African locale are here welcome to apply for 2023/2024 In-Country/In-District Scholarship Program for Sub-Saharan Africans (West and Central Africa or Southern African locale).
The Scholarship program aims at fostering strong, internationally arranged advanced education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to add to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master’s or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at an advanced education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAAD
Scholarship to be taken at: Sub-Saharan Africa
Scholarship Worth: See scholarship value and benefits (beneath)
Number of Awards: Not Stated
Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters and PhD)
Nationality: Sub-Saharan Africans (see eligibility criteria underneath)
DAAD In-Country/In-District Scholarship Programme 2023 | Eligibility Criteria
The target bunch for scholarships is graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa
with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s program, or
with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral program
who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their nation of origin (so-called In-Nation scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-District scholarships).
Female applicants and candidates from less special regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the program.
DAAD Scholarship Programme Application Criteria
The selection process differs between the individual degree programs. Please see the call for applications for additional information.
Usually, the application technique follows a two-step process.
- First, applicants submit their scholarship application to the host institution.
After a pre-selection has been led, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit their application again via the DAAD portal for the final selection. - Please note that the application method may vary between the regions and host institutions.
The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (see full information at the official website, connect provided underneath).Scholarship Program Value and Benefits Generally, scholarship beneficiaries will get;
- Month-to-month allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Educational expensesJust applicable for In-District scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Duration of subsidizing
Subsidizing is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, as long as two years for Master’s and as long as three years for the PhD degree programs
DAAD Scholarship Programme Application Procedures
The most effective method to Apply: To apply for the DAAD In-Country/In-Locale Scholarship Program 2023, you will visit the official scholarship application page through the connection provided beneath and find the list of degree programs funded inside this scholarship program in the regions West and Central Africa, Eastern Africa and Southern Africa, including the links to the respective calls for applications.
Application Deadline: Varies by Host Institutions
Visit the Official Website for Additional Details
