In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa for Masters and PhD

Are you a motivated student from Eastern Africa with dreams of pursuing higher education abroad? The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) offers a gateway to achieve your academic aspirations through its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes. These scholarships are specifically designed to empower students in sub-Saharan Africa, and they provide a multitude of benefits that can transform your educational journey. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what these scholarships entail, who’s eligible, how to apply, and the myriad benefits you can reap.

List of host Institutions and programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Masters and PhD Programme offered at the University

(Post)graduate programmes in Southern Africa for which DAAD scholarships are offered:

(Post)graduate programmes in Eastern Africa for which DAAD scholarships are offered:

Scholarship Benefit

1. Financial Support: DAAD scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, travel allowances, and health insurance, significantly easing the financial burden of studying abroad. DAAD proving monthly allowance of 300 EUR (In-Country, 450 EUR (In-Region), study and research allowance 460 euro and Printing allowance 400 euro
2. Quality Education: Benefit from world-class education in Germany or at accredited institutions within Eastern Africa, gaining access to cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and renowned faculty.
3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow scholarship recipients, academics, and professionals from various fields, expanding your network and opening doors to future collaborations.
4. Enhanced Career Prospects: A DAAD scholarship enhances your qualifications, making you more competitive in the job market and boosting your career prospects.
5. Cultural Exchange: Experience a rich cultural exchange as you immerse yourself in the diverse and welcoming environment of Germany or Eastern Africa

How to apply

The application process for DAAD scholarships contains the following
steps:

Register on the portal:
portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?f

Mandatory documents to be submitted (in either English or German) for the
DAAD scholarship application:

DAAD application form (available on the DAAD portal) duly filled in and
submitted according to the outlined deadline;
1. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable) if not
otherwise possible without a signature;
2. One recommendation letter by university teachers (stamped and signed);
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3. Letter of admission for the host institution(this can be subsequently
submitted before the scholarship begins if it is not available at the time of
application);
4. Certified copies of university degree certificates including transcripts (if
available, including a grading scale for the final university degree and if
available, information on the recognition of the university degree certify-cates in the host country);
5. Letter of motivation (1-2 pages with personal, social motivation as well as
your reference to the studies and a possible Master project);
6.Copy of the passport or, if not applicable, a copy of National Identification
Card (mandatory for an application for a scholarship);
7. a semester schedule;
8. a timetable (if applicable: mentioning the planned short-term research
stay in Germany, see “Additional benefits”);
9. If applicable, information on the UNHCR registration as refugee;

Apply here:

Official website:

In-Country/ In-Region Scholarship Programmes Eastern Africa – DAAD Kenya (daad-kenya.org)