THE "LEADERSHIP FOR AFRICA" SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Objective

The objective of the "Leadership for Africa" (LfA) scholarship programme is to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda at higher education institutions in Germany. By investing in the education of future leaders, the programme aims to contribute to the development of their home countries. The scholarships are available for Master's studies in Germany, covering various fields of study except for medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, law, the arts, and architecture. Additionally, all scholarship holders participate in a complementary training programme focused on good governance, civil society, and career development, which is mandatory alongside their regular studies.

Eligibility

The programme welcomes applications from two groups:

1) Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and meet the necessary qualifications for Master's studies in Germany. Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

- Hold refugee status granted before April 3, 2022, in their host countries.
- Reside in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda as the country of asylum.
- Have completed a Bachelor's degree at the time of application.

2) Highly qualified graduates from Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda who meet the necessary qualifications for Master's studies in Germany. Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

- Hold citizenship of either Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda.
- Reside in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda as the country of residence.
- Have completed a Bachelor's degree at the time of application.

Please note:

- Applicants with a degree in Medicine are eligible to apply for Public Health or Biomedical Master's programs only. A Master's program in Medicine is not eligible for funding.
- Applicants from artistic disciplines and the field of architecture can explore subject-specific scholarship programs offered by the DAAD (refer to separate DAAD scholarship offers in the scholarship database).

Funding Details

The scholarship includes the following provisions:

- German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany prior to the start of university studies, covering test fees for a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH test), pocket money, and accommodation during the language course. Participation in the language course is compulsory, and the DAAD determines the funding duration based on language skills and study requirements.
- Tuition-free Master's degree program (M.A. or M.Sc.) at a public or state-recognized university in Germany, commencing in the winter term of 2024 (September/October 2024).
- Additional mandatory training program called LEAD!
- Duration of funding depends on the standard period of study for the chosen program. Generally, eligible Master's programs require two years of full-time study.

Scholarship Value

The scholarship provides the following benefits:

- German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany, including coverage of test fees for a German language certificate, pocket money, and accommodation during the language course (based on language skills and study requirements).
- Monthly scholarship payments of 934 EURO.
- Adequate health, accident, and private/personal liability insurance in Germany.
- Travel allowance.
- Yearly study allowance.
- Additional mandatory training program called LEAD!
- If applicable, monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children).
- Please note that due to visa processes in some home or host countries, family reunions may be time-delayed or even not possible during the scholarship duration.

Selection Process

A pre-selection will be conducted based on the submitted application documents. Only complete applications with all mandatory documents will be considered. Preselected candidates will be invited to a (digital) interview conducted

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