DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters & PhD Scholarships
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports Master’s and PhD studies for Sub-Saharan African graduates and postgraduates who plan to pursue careers in teaching and research at higher education institutions in their home country or another Sub-Saharan African country. The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa that contribute to sustainable development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Tuition fees
- Travel allowance (for In-Region scholarship holders only)
- Health insurance (for In-Region scholarship holders only)
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a graduate from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree for Master's programme application, or a postgraduate with a Master's degree for PhD programme application
- 2 Must plan to pursue Master's or PhD studies in home country (In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships)
- 3 Must plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 4 Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply
