Application Deadline: April 29, 2026
LOCATION: Germany
The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
ELIGIBILITY:
Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme who want to pursue Master’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships).
Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.
Below you will find a list of the degree programmes funded under this scholarship programme with links to the corresponding calls for applications, for which the application period is currently open.
West and Central Africa
Nigeria
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria (FUNAAB): Master of Science in Physics
Southern Africa
South Africa
University of Cape Town (UCT): Master of Philosophy in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
University of Pretoria (UP): Master of Science in Mathematics
BENEFIT:
Generally:
Monthly scholarship
Study and research allowance
Thesis publishing costs
Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
Travel allowance
Health insurance
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