Are you a graduate or postgraduate student from Sub-Saharan Africa with dreams of pursuing a Master's or PhD in your home country or another Sub-Saharan African country? If so, the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes for 2024/2025 might be your ticket to furthering your education and contributing to sustainable development in your region.
Program Overview:
The In-Country/In-Region Programme, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aims to strengthen higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, fostering internationally oriented institutions capable of driving sustainable development. It accomplishes this by providing scholarships for Master's and doctoral studies in development-related fields.
Who Can Apply?
Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
For Master's programs: Applicants should have their first academic degree.
For PhD programs: Applicants should hold a Master's degree.
Encouragement for female candidates and those from less privileged regions or groups is a priority.
Duration and Benefits:
The funding covers the standard duration of the program, up to two years for Master's and up to three years for PhD programs.
Benefits include a monthly allowance, study and research allowance, printing allowance, and coverage of tuition fees.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Here are a couple of examples of institutions and degree programs in Southern Africa where DAAD scholarships are offered for the 2024/2025 academic year:
Botswana
Institution: International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
Degree Programme: Master's in Physics (by Research)
Malawi
Institution: University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
Degree Programme: Master's in Environmental Health
Application Deadline:
Make sure to mark your calendar for the application deadline, which is the 23rd of November, 2023.
To find out more about the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programmes 2024/2025 for Southern Africa and to begin your application, please visit the official DAAD website here : https://www.daad-kenya.org/en/in-country-in-region-programmes/in-country-in-region-scholarship-programmes-southern-africa/
This scholarship opportunity is not just about advancing your education; it's also about making a positive impact on your home country and the entire Sub-Saharan African region. Don't miss this chance to be a part of sustainable development and higher education growth.