Application Deadline: 21st November 2024
LOCATION: Kenya
The programme aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Master’s studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants for a Master’s degree
graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable). Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible;
clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
should be staff member of a public university,
or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment,
or from the public sector and/or Alumni of the DAFI-programme.
Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the above- mentioned areas are also invited to apply for the programme.
Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding from the DAAD is not possible.
Please note: The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology might have additional requirements for admission to the university.
BENEFIT:
The scholarship covers:
Tuition Fees
Study and research allowance: 460 EUR
Thesis publishing costs: 400 EUR
Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, food etc.): In-Country: 400 EUR; In-Region: 500 EUR
Travel allowance (In-Region only)
Health insurance (In-Region only)
DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders in the framework of research-based Master programmes are also
encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 to 6 months.
Please note:
The short-term research stay in Germany should preferably be communicated in the application for the regular scholarship and can only be awarded if the necessary financial means are available.
If you would like to apply, please note that the funding period for a shortterm research stay in Germany is part of the In-Country/In-Region programme and the regular study period of the programme may not be exceeded by the short-term research stay in Germany. It must be included in the regular study period of the In-Country/In-Region programme. Further information will be provided upon request via the DAAD Portal after you have received your In-Country/In-Region scholarship. The short-term research scholarship includes:
a monthly scholarship payment for living costs
health/accident/personal liability insurance
a flat-rate travel allowance
All DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship holders are also:
invited to apply for different Summer Schools in Germany (four weeks)
invited to participate in further training possibilities such as E-Trainings.
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