The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships 2027 for African Students offer eligible graduates an opportunity to pursue selected master’s degree programs at participating universities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarships support students interested in development-related fields.
About the Scholarship
- Host countries: Selected countries across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Scholarship provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Study level: Selected master’s degree programmes
- Scholarship benefits: Tuition fees, monthly stipend, study and research allowance, and thesis publishing costs, subject to programme conditions
- Additional funding: Eligible In-Region scholars may receive travel support and health insurance.
Scholarship Benefits
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme helps eligible African students pursue postgraduate education without bearing the full cost of their studies.
Depending on the applicable programme conditions, the scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a study and research allowance, and thesis publishing costs. Eligible In-Region scholars may also receive travel support and health insurance.
The programme supports study at participating institutions in applicants’ home countries or other eligible African countries.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must generally:
- Be from an eligible Sub-Saharan African country.
- Hold a recognised first university degree relevant to their chosen master’s programme.
- Meet the academic and other admission requirements of the participating university.
- Satisfy the nationality, residence, and other eligibility conditions specified in the relevant call.
- Demonstrate a suitable academic background and interest in their chosen field of study.
Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Documents and Requirements
Applicants may need to provide academic certificates, university transcripts, a CV, a motivation letter, proof of nationality, and other documents specified by their chosen programme.
Some universities may also require recommendation letters, proof of language proficiency, or additional academic documents. Applicants should consult the official call for the exact requirements.
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How to Apply
- Visit the official DAAD website and identify an eligible programme for the 2027 intake.
- Review the participating university’s eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
- Prepare your academic documents and other required supporting materials.
- Submit your application according to the instructions provided for your chosen programme.
- Monitor your email for updates about your application.
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Application Deadline
The published deadline for the current 2027 call is November 12, 2026. Applicants should verify the deadline and submission requirements for their chosen programme before applying.
Official Scholarship Link
➡️➡️ Apply and verify the available programmes, eligibility requirements, and current application conditions on the official DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme page.