DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Sub-Saharan…
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Host institution
- University of Cape Town
- Renewable
- No
About this scholarship
Application Deadline: April, 29, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme. The programme 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.
Requirements
- 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 and candidates from less privileged 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 a course – generally, up to two years.
Value - Generally:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Selection
The selection process differs between the individual degree programmes. Please see the call for applications for further information.
Please note that the application procedure may differ between the regions and host institutions. The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (linked below).
West and Central Africa
Nigeria
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria (FUNAAB):
Southern Africa
South Africa
- University of Cape Town (UCT):
Master of Philosophy in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
- University of Pretoria (UP):
What's covered
Priority applicants
The sponsor explicitly welcomes applicants in these groups.
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