DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s Scholarship 2027 for Sub-Saharan African students
About the programme
Applications are now open for the 2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship programme. Its goal is to build strong, internationally connected higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa that can contribute to sustainable development.
Scholarships go to people who want to study a development-related Master’s degree and then build a career in teaching or research at a higher education institution in the region.
Who can apply
- Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who hold a first academic degree.
- In-Country: you study in your home country, or in the country where you hold a residence permit.
- In-Region: you study in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside your home country or the country of your residence permit.
- Women, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
What the scholarship covers
- A monthly scholarship
- A study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
In-Region scholars only also receive a travel allowance and health insurance.
Available programmes by country
Each programme has its own call for applications (PDF) with the specific entry requirements and application steps. Read the call for your chosen programme before you apply.
- Burkina Faso · 2iEMSc in Water and Environmental EngineeringCall for applications
- Ghana · WACCI, University of GhanaMPhil in Seed Science and TechnologyCall for applications
- Ghana · WACCBIP, University of GhanaMPhil in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious DiseasesCall for applications
- Ghana · University for Development Studies (UDS)MPhil in Agricultural EconomicsCall for applications
- Ethiopia · Jimma UniversityMaster in Environmental HealthCall for applications
- Kenya · Chuka UniversityMSc in Plant BreedingCall for applications
- Kenya · Moi UniversityMaster of Education in ResearchCall for applications
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda · University of RwandaMSc in Electrical Power SystemsCall for applications
- Tanzania · Ardhi UniversityMSc in GeomaticsCall for applications
- Uganda · Busitema UniversityMSc in Climate Change and Disaster ManagementCall for applications
- Malawi · MUBASMSc in Environmental HealthCall for applications
- Malawi · LUANARMSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries ScienceCall for applications
- Malawi · LUANARMSc in Irrigation EngineeringCall for applications
How to apply
- Choose a programme from the list above and open its call for applications.
- Check that you meet the entry requirements and the In-Country or In-Region rules.
- Prepare the documents the call asks for and follow its application steps.
- Submit before 12 November 2026.
Ready to apply?
Open the official DAAD page and read the call for your chosen programme.
Go to the official DAAD pageSource: Opportunities For Africans, published 16 October 2026. Details may change, so confirm on the official DAAD page.
