The DAAD has launched its new scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” with funding from the German Foreign Office.
Application Deadline: 7th June, 2024
About the Award: The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South-Sudan or Tanzania at higher education institutions in Germany.
All “Leadership for Africa” scholarship holders benefit from a complementary study programme in good governance, civil society and sustainable project management. The mandatory programme with several attendance phases each year has to be completed in addition to the regular studies.
Eligible Fields: The programme supports 55 master’s degrees at German universities, with the exception of the subjects of human, veterinary and dental medicine, as well as law, art, music and architecture.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: The programme targets two groups:
1) Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
2) Highly qualified graduates from Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda who fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
Please note:
Selection: A pre-selection will take place based on the submitted application documents. Preselected candidate will be invited to an interview with an independent selection committee of university professors in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda or Sudan. Please note: Preselected candidates must present originals of all previously submitted documents at the interview.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be Taken at (Country): Germany
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
If applicable, family allowance and monthly rent subsidy.
Duration of Award: The duration of funding is determined by the standard period of study of the chosen program. In general, Master’s programs require two years of full-time study.
How to Apply: See information to apply
Visit Award Webpage for Details
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