DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Sub-Saharan African students (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Supported Programs

• Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes

Funding Duration

• Funding is provided for the regular duration of a course – generally, up to two years.

  Value

• Generally:
• Monthly scholarship
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• Tuition fees

Selection

• 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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme

Application Deadline: April, 29, 2026