DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme (Sub-Saharan Africa)
DAAD funds master's and PhD study in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the applicant's home country or another African country, at selected institutions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Selected institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Funding
Usually tuition fees, a monthly scholarship rate, a study and research allowance and a thesis printing allowance. In-region holders also get a travel allowance and usually health insurance.
Eligible applicants
Sub-Saharan African graduates, future university teachers
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Overview
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme (Sub-Saharan Africa) is offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) for Master’s, PhD study in Selected institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly scholarship rate
Included
Study and research allowance
Included
Travel allowance and health insurance
May be included
Usually tuition fees, a monthly scholarship rate, a study and research allowance and a thesis printing allowance. In-region holders also get a travel allowance and usually health insurance. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Multi-university scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Sub-Saharan African graduates, future university teachers.
- International eligibility
- In-country awards are in the home or residence country; in-region awards are in another country of the region.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
Targets academics with a bachelor's or master's degree from Sub-Saharan Africa (and other developing regions), especially future university teachers in development-related subjects. Current open calls are for master's programmes at selected institutions for students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Applicant profile
- Sub-Saharan African graduates, future university teachers
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Selected institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Current-cycle criteria
- Targets academics with a bachelor's or master's degree from Sub-Saharan Africa (and other developing regions), especially future university teachers in development-related subjects. Current open calls are for master's programmes at selected institutions for students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents set out in each call
How to apply
- 1
Find the programme in the DAAD scholarship database
- 2
Read the call PDF for that host institution
- 3
Apply as the call directs
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page lists open calls for 2027 but gives no deadline; start dates are stated inconsistently (August to December 2027 in one place, January to July in another). Each host institution has its own call.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.