Do you see your future academic career contributing to sustainable development and the SDGs in Africa? Are you planning to pursue a Master’s degree in this field? Then have a look at the study programmes offered by the DAAD within its In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programme.
Our offer:
DAAD Scholarships are available for Master courses at selected institutions in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.
Choose from a range of SDG-related disciplines, including:
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Public and Environmental Health
- Agricultural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Who can apply?
- Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with
a first academic degree if applying for a Master programme. - Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or
groups are especially encouraged to participate in the
programme!
Application deadline is 29 April 2026.
For more information, contact details and to apply, please visit the DAAD Scholarship Database
at daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486
| Consultation is available for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme |
| Web Seminar 1: Introduction to In-Country/In-Region Sub-Saharan Scholarship Programme Date: Wednesday 8.04.2026 Time: 11am UTC, 1pm SAST, 2pm EAT Participants interested in pursuing a Master degree in either South Africa or Nigeria will benefit from knowing the following during this webinar: – the host institutions and courses that are funded through this scholarship – the requirements for applying for the scholarship – the structure and timelines of the scholarship programme The session will provide this information through a presentation followed by participant questions and answers. Register here to the Webex web seminar organized by the DAAD Ghana. |
| Web Seminar 2: How to submit my application via the DAAD Portal |
| Date: Wednesday 22.04.2026 Time: 11am UTC 1pm SAST 2pm EAT During this session, participants interested in submitting their applications for the In-Country/In-Region Sub-Saharan scholarship programme will watch a live demonstration on how to submit their applications via the application portal. This will be followed by participant questions and answers. Register here to the Webex web seminar organized by the DAAD Ghana. |
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Hello, Iam James from Kenya.I wish to know if there are these scholarships in east Africa please. I would wish to get one for PHD in physics please
Dear James Kitheka,
If you have time, I would strongly advise you to register for today’s info session at 2 pm EAT. Otherwise, please get in touch with the DAAD Regional Office for East Africa that regularly offers virtual information and counselling seminars (webinars) during the application period for the programme. More information is available at: https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/online-seminar-schedul.
Kind regards,
Bettina
HELLO
WHAT ABOUT WE? FROM CENTRAL AFRICA
Dear Assia Lackama,
Further calls for applications (in other countries, institutions, and academic fields) that are not yet open will be published in the autumn of 2026. Follow the DIGI-FACE platform to make sure you don’t miss any call.
Kind regards,
Bettina