CALL for Application: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship for Master’s Degree – Deadline 12 November 2026

Call for Applications: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship for Master’s Degree

Published: October 6, 2026
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is inviting applications for its In-Country/In-Region Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme funds development-related Master’s studies at selected universities across the region.

Programme Overview

The programme aims to build strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa that can contribute to sustainable development. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in the region.

There are two types of scholarships:

In-Country Scholarship: For study in your home country, or in the country where you hold a residence permit.
In-Region Scholarship: For study in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside your home country or the country where you hold a residence permit.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a graduate or postgraduate from a Sub-Saharan African country.
You must hold a first academic degree to apply for a Master’s programme.
You must intend to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
You must apply to one of the Master’s programmes currently open under this scheme.

DAAD especially encourages applications from female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalised regions or groups.

Scholarship Benefits

Funding covers the regular duration of the Master’s programme, generally up to two years. Benefits generally include:

Monthly scholarship
Study and research allowance
Thesis publishing costs
Tuition fees

In-Region scholarship holders also receive:

Travel allowance
Health insurance

The exact amounts vary by programme. Please refer to the call for applications of your chosen programme for the figures.

Programmes Open for Application

West and Central Africa

Burkina Faso: Institut International d’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2iE), MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering
Ghana: University of Ghana (WACCI), MPhil in Seed Science and Technology
Ghana: University of Ghana (WACCBIP), MPhil in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Ghana: University for Development Studies (UDS), MPhil in Agricultural Economics

Eastern Africa

Ethiopia: Jimma University, Master in Environmental Health
Kenya: Chuka University, MSc in Plant Breeding
Kenya: Moi University, Master of Education in Research
Rwanda: University of Rwanda, MSc in Electrical Power Systems
Tanzania: Ardhi University, MSc in Geomatics
Uganda: Busitema University, MSc in Climate Change and Disaster Management

Southern Africa

Malawi: Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), MSc in Environmental Health
Malawi: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
Malawi: LUANAR, MSc in Irrigation Engineering

Upcoming calls (expected spring 2027)

Nigeria: Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), MSc in Physics
South Africa: University of Cape Town (UCT), MPhil in Urban Studies (Southern Urbanism)
South Africa: University of Pretoria (UP), MSc in Mathematics

Key Application Requirements

The selection process differs between degree programmes.
The application procedure may differ between regions and host institutions.
Each programme has its own call for applications that sets out the specific requirements and instructions. Read the call for your chosen programme carefully before you start.
Applicants should prepare their supporting documents early, since the exact list is defined in each call.

Official information and application details: daad.de/go/en/stipa10000486

Application Support

Preparing a strong scholarship application takes time and attention to detail. The Light of Engineer offers guidance to help applicants organise their documents, meet programme requirements, and submit before the deadline.

Contact us:

Phone/WhatsApp: +250 784 868 557
Email: info@thelightofengineer.com

We encourage you to reach out early so there’s enough time to prepare a complete application.

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Reach out early. The sooner we start, the better your application will be.

Deadline: 12 November 2026.

Written by Eric Hategekimana, The Light of Engineer