Study in Africa: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded)

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Africans 2027 is a key opportunity for bright students and young professionals from sub-Saharan Africa to pursue postgraduate studies at designated higher education institutions in Africa.

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship programme is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to enhance higher education and research capabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme contributes to the training of highly trained professionals, future university professors, and managerial personnel who may contribute to sustainable development in their countries and in the African region.

Eligible African students can pursue master’s or doctoral studies in their native country or in another eligible Sub-Saharan African nation under the In-Country/In-Region programme, depending on the type of scholarship and the programme they choose.

The scholarship covers financial support including tuition costs, monthly allowances, study and research allowances, printing allowances, travel help and health insurance.

About DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Program:

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Program intends to develop higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The program recognises that education and training are key to enabling countries to build effective strategies for sustainable development that are based on the problems and opportunities in their local regions.

DAAD offers the scholarship program to post-graduate students at selected African universities and research organisations.

In-Country Scholarship

In-country scholarships may be used by qualifying students to undertake postgraduate courses in their country of origin or in the nation where they have a valid residence visa.

In Region Scholarship

An in-region scholarship allows an eligible student to study in a Sub-Saharan African country other than their native country or the country in which they have a residence visa.

Eligible Programmes for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Africans

Agriculture and agricultural sciences
Natural resources
Environmental sciences
Public health
Medicine and health sciences
Engineering
Information and communication technology
Computer science
Economics
Business and management
Social sciences
Education
Development studies
Natural sciences
Research and technology

Requirements for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Africans

1. Be From Sub-Saharan Africa

The programme is aimed at graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Applicants should ensure that their country and institution of choice are listed in the current DAAD call and in the description of the respective programme.

2. First Academic Degree for Master’s Applications

Applicants for a master’s scholarship should hold a relevant first academic degree.
This means that applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognised qualification that allows entry to the chosen postgraduate programme.

3. Apply to an Eligible Postgraduate Programme

Applicants must choose a master’s or doctorate programme from relevantding DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship call.

4. Appropriate Country of Study

According to the programme’s criteria, for an in-country scholarship, applicants must study in their native country or in the country where they hold a residence permit.
Applicants for an in-region scholarship must study in a qualified Sub-Saharan African country other than their place of origin or the country where they hold a residence permit.

5. Meet the University Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfil the academic and other requirements of the selected university and programme.

6. Development Commitment

The programme is for professionals who will contribute to sustainable development.
Applicants should therefore illustrate how their postgraduate education will contribute to their professional development and to the development of their communities, institutions or countries.

Benefits of DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Africans

1. Tuition Support

The scholarship provides tuition fee support for qualified programmes, subject to the applicable programme criteria.

2. Monthly Allowance for Scholarship

Scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance according to the applicable DAAD financing criteria.

3. Research and Study Grant

Successful candidates may be awarded a study and research allowance of up to €460.
This support may help students cover costs related to academic studies, research activities, and other related educational needs.