DAAD PASGR In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2025 for Sub-Saharan African Countries

Call for Master Scholarship Applications 2025 with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in collaboration with Egerton University, University of Lagos, University of Maseno, Mzumbe University and University of Ibadan in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

21st November 2024

Tell Me About DAAD PASGR In-Country/In-Region Scholarship:

As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“, the DAAD offers scholarships for Master studies. The programme is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and
designed primarily for university staff in the first line, whilst also catering to the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.
The target group for scholarships is graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme, who want to pursue Master’s courses, either

 in their home country

(In-Country scholarships are designed for students who study in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit.)

or –

in another Sub-Saharan African country

(In-Region scholarships are designed for students who want to participate in a study programme in a country of their home region (here: Sub-Saharan Africa /outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit).

It has been agreed that the DAAD cooperates with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria by offering (in total) up to two (2) In-Country and five (5) In-Region scholarships for Master studies at Egerton University, University of Lagos, Maseno University, Mzumbe University and University of Ibadan as collaborating universities with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) for intake 2025.

Type:

Master

Who can Apply for DAAD PASGR In-Country/In-Region Scholarship?

Applicants for a Master’s degree

 graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
 clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
 have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
 have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time of application;
 must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country;
 should be a) staff member of a public university, b) or a candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) or from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme. Fresh graduates, professionals and other candidates who do not fit in the above- mentioned areas are also invited to apply for the programme.

Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status and candidates from other less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Please note: If you have already received a Master’s scholarship from the DAAD, further Master’s funding from the DAAD is not possible.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.

Where will Award be Taken?

sub-Saharan Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of DAAD PASGR In-Country/In-Region Scholarship?

• The scholarship covers: Tuition Fees, Study and research allowance, Thesis publishing costs, Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, food etc.), Travel allowance (In-Region only), Health insurance (In-Region only)
• Scholarship holders will also be encouraged to apply for a short-term research stay in Germany for 3 to 6 months

How Long will Award Last?

The duration

 Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the standard period of study for the chosen programme (up to a maximum of 24 months).

Please state the entire period for which you wish to apply for a scholarship in your application. For example, if you are planning a 2-year degree programme, you must directly communicate two years as the desired scholarship duration in your application.

After the first year of study, your academic achievements will be assessed in a further funding procedure. If this assessment shows that you will successfully complete your programme within a reasonable period of time, the scholarship will continue as planned.

The scholarship usually begins on 1st September or 1st October 2025 (depending on the university).

Please note that the maximum duration of the scholarship consists of the year you apply for, plus the time left to the end of the regular period of studies in that programme. For example, if you apply for a DAAD scholarship starting in your second year of studies of a three-year programme, the maximum duration of the scholarship will be two years.

The standard period of study and the start date are based on the Affiliate Agreement between the host university and the DAAD.

Please note: if you arrive later, the duration of your scholarship will be shortened accordingly.

How to Apply:

Please be aware of the DAAD’s application deadline as well as the deadline of the universities collaborating with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR).

Apply here

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