Applications are currently ongoing for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2027 for eligible students from Sub-Saharan African who are looking to pursue their master’s degree program in eligible fields of study from the 2027 academic year.
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme offers the opportunity for different Master programmes for students from Sub-Saharan African countries at selected institutions for a Master’s Scholarship start date between August and December 2027.
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2027 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.
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Eligibility Criteria
- 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, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized 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 the Master’s course – generally, up to two years.
Scholarship Worth
Generally:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Available Scholarships
West and Central Africa
Burkina Faso
- Institut International d’Ingenierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2iE):
o Master of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering
Ghana
- West African Center for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana:
o Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology - West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana:
o Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases - University for Development Studies (UDS):
o Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
Eastern Africa
Ethiopia
- Jimma University (JU)
o Master in Environmental Health
Kenya
- Chuka University (CU):
o Master of Science in Plant Breeding
- Moi University (MU):
o Master of Education in Research
Rwanda
- University of Rwanda (UR):
o Master of Science in Electrical Power Systems
Tanzania
- Ardhi University (AU):
o Master of Science in Geomatics
Uganda
- Busitema University (BU):
o Master of Science in Climate Change and Disaster Management
Southern Africa
Malawi
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS):
o Master of Science in Environmental Health
- Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR):
o Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
o Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering
Method of Application
To apply for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2027, kindly click on your preferred scholarship above to start the process.
Application Deadline: November 12, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
