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2025 DAAD POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS SOUTHERN AFRICA

Deadline: 21 November 2024


The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in developing countries with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in developing countries. Scholarships are provided for high-quality (post)graduate programmes that give students and doctoral candidates excellent training opportunities.


By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:


  • Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in developing countries

  • Graduates strengthening education and research in developing countries

  • Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities


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 or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.


SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

  • Tuition fees

  • Monthly stipend

  • Study and research allowance

  • Thesis publishing costs

  • Travel allowance

  • Health insurance


DAAD In-Region scholarship holders in the framework of research-based Master programmes are also 

a) encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 up to 6 months.


Please note: 

  • The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be communicated in the application for the regular scholarship and can only be awarded if the necessary financial means are available. 

  • If you would like to apply, please note that the funding period for a short term research stay in Germany is part of the In-Country/In-Region programme and the regular study period of the programme may not be exceeded by the short-term research stay in Germany. It must be included in the regular study period of the In-Country/In-Region programme. 

  • Further information will be provided upon request via the DAAD Portal after you have received your In-Country/In-Region scholarship. 

  • The short-term research scholarship includes: 

    • a monthly scholarship payment for living costs 

    • health/accident/personal liability insurance 

    • A flat-rate travel allowance 


DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also

  • b) invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks) 

  • c) invited to participate in further training possibilities such as E-Resources and/or soft Skill trainings


Further details regarding additional benefits and the corresponding application processes will be provided after admission to the scholarship programme.


ELIGIBILITY

Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships). Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

  1. Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Subject field: Master: Physics (by research)

  2. Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Subject field: Master: Environmental Health

  3. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Subject field: Master: Aquaculture and Fisheries Science

  4. Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Subject field: PhD: Computer Science

  5. Stellenbosch University (SUN), Subject fields: Master: Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)

  6. University of Cape Town (UCT), Subject fields: Master: Urban Studies - Southern Urbanism

  7. University of the Western Cape (UWC), Subject fields: Master: Development Studies at ISD; PhD: Development Studies at ISD


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for a Master’s degree 


  • Graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a four-year university degree, equivalent to BSc Hons (NQA-level 8), with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible 

  • Clearly show motivation and strong commitment; 

  • Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; 

  • Have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; 

  • Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country (excluding South Africa or students with a permanent residents of South Africa) ; 

  • Should be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme.

  • Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the above mentioned areas are also invited to apply for the programme. 

  • Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.


Applicants for a PhD degree 

  • Postgraduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a two-year university Master’s degree (or equivalent) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible; 

  • Clearly show motivation and strong commitment; 

  • Have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction; 

  • Have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application; 

  • Must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub -Saharan African country (excluding South Africa or students with a permanent of residents for South Africa); 

  • Should be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme. 

  • Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the above-mentioned areas are also invited to apply for the programme.

  • Female applicants, refugees with recognized refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.


Scholarships for PhD studies are initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted. Please note: universities might have additional requirements for admission to the university.


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