DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master’s Scholarships 2027 for Sub-Saharan Africa – Call For Applications
Applications are open for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2027, offering postgraduate study opportunities to students from Sub-Saharan African countries at selected universities and institutions across the region.
The programme is designed to support the development of highly qualified professionals, future university lecturers, researchers and leaders who can contribute to sustainable development in their countries and across the region.
For the 2027 intake, DAAD is offering scholarships for a range of Master’s programmes at selected institutions, with scholarship starts scheduled between August and December 2027 under the currently announced calls.
About the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme
The programme, supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), enables talented graduates from developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies either in their home country or at a qualified institution elsewhere within their region.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the programme focuses on strengthening higher education and developing professionals who can take on positions of responsibility in development-related fields.
The programme also seeks to increase opportunities for women and disadvantaged groups while strengthening the academic and institutional capacity of participating universities.
Areas of Study
The available fields vary according to the participating universities and individual calls. Applicants should consult the official DAAD Open Calls overview and programme-specific scholarship documents to identify eligible Master's programmes.
The programme generally supports development-related fields that contribute to professional capacity, research, higher education and sustainable development in participating countries.
Additional Opportunities for Scholarship Holders
DAAD scholarship holders can also benefit from additional professional and academic development opportunities.
These may include:
- Summer schools in Germany
- Additional training and professional development activities
- Short-term research stays in Germany of up to six months where applicable
- Access to the wider DAAD alumni network and its funding opportunities
Current summer school opportunities include programmes covering areas such as global health, climate extremes, environmental and remote sensing data analysis, and green innovation and entrepreneurship.
Application Process
There is no single application procedure or deadline for every In-Country/In-Region programme. Application processes vary according to the participating institution, programme and regional call.
Applicants should therefore:
- Review the current DAAD Open Calls for Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Identify an eligible Master's programme and participating institution.
- Read the specific call for applications carefully.
- Check the programme-specific eligibility requirements and application documents.
- Submit the application according to the instructions provided by the relevant institution or DAAD application channel.
The DAAD Scholarship Database contains further information and individual calls for applications.
Information Sessions
DAAD Kenya is also hosting virtual information sessions for prospective applicants who want to learn more about the In-Country/In-Region Master's Scholarship opportunities before applying.
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Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should avoid relying on a general scholarship description when preparing their application. Each participating programme may have its own academic requirements, application procedure and deadline.
The official DAAD programme documents should therefore be consulted before submitting an application.
Deadlines vary by programme and host institution. Applicants should check the specific 2027 call for their chosen Master's programme rather than relying on a single general deadline.
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Additional Information
- Tuition fees
- Monthly scholarship allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Printing allowance for the final thesis
- Travel allowance for In-Region scholarship holders
- Usually, funding towards health insurance for In-Region scholarship holders
- Additional funding opportunities may be available depending on the programme and location
- Applicants should carefully check the individual call for their selected programme because application procedures, funding arrangements and participating institutions can differ.
- The broader In-Country/In-Region programme supports academics and graduates holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree who wish to pursue a consecutive Master's degree or PhD.
- For the current 2027 calls, prospective Master's students should consult the specific programme announcement and scholarship document for the participating institution they intend to apply to.
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