DAAD VOLUMINOUS SOUTH AFRICA PhD AND MASTER PROGRAMME FOR SUB-SARAHRAN AFARICA STUDENT
As part of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme, DAAD offers scholarships in Southern Africa for PhD and Master studies.
Application deadline: 9th April, 2024.
Eligible countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
To be taken at: Southern Africa
About the DAAD Southern Africa Masters & PhD Scholarships:
The programme receives funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and targets university staff primarily, while also considering the public sector’s need for academically trained personnel.
The aim of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region programme is to enhance internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa capable of contributing to sustainable development. Scholarships are provided for development-related Master’s or doctoral studies for individuals intending to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. By training future academic and professional leaders.
The programme aims to achieve the following long-term impacts:
- Qualified professionals’ engagement in addressing development-related challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Structural enhancement and regional networking of partner institutions and universities To realize these long-term impacts, the following programme objectives have been established: Programme objective 1: Graduates are equipped to assume leadership roles in their respective regions Programme objective 2: Promotion of the participation of women and marginalized groups Programme objective 3: Strengthening organizational, financial, and personal capacities of partner institutions
Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility for DAAD Southern Africa Scholarships:
The target group for DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarships includes graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree for Master’s programmes or with a Master’s degree for doctoral programmes. They should intend to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships). Female applicants and candidates from underprivileged regions or groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Number of Awards: Numerous
Value of DAAD Southern Africa Scholarships: Generally:
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance
- Tuition fees Applicable only for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance For further details, refer to the call for applications of the degree programme you wish to apply for.
Duration of Award: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Funding is provided for the standard duration of a course – typically, up to two years for Masters and up to three years for PhD degree programmes.
How to Apply for DAAD Southern Africa Scholarships: Below is the list of degree programmes funded within this scholarship programme in Southern Africa, along with links to the respective calls for applications. Deadline: April 9th, 2024.
Malawi
- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Subject field:
Master: Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
Namibia
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Subject field:
PhD: Computer Science
South Africa
(In-Region scholarships only; In-Country scholarships for South Africa are addressed in a separate call for applications -> daad.de/go/en/stipa10000279)
Source: AfterSchoolAfrica
