List of Fully-Funded Scholarships for Developing Countries 2024

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: Holding refugee status in their host countries, being granted before 3rd of April, 2022 Country of asylum must be either Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application 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: Citizenship of either Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda Country of residence is Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application Please note: With a Degree in Medicine, you can apply for Public Health or Biomedical Master related programmes only. A Master’s programme in Medicine is not eligible for funding. For applicants from artistic disciplines and the field of architecture, the DAAD offers subject-specific scholarship programmes (see separate DAAD scholarship offers in the scholarship database). 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 necessary: Language course (2, 4 or 6 months) in Germany before the start of the study programme including the coverage of the test fees for a German language certificate. Participation in the language course is mandatory. Accompanying study programme Monthly scholarship rate payments of 861 EURO Adequate health, accident and private/personal liability insurance in Germany. Travel allowance. One-off study allowance. 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 It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying. GOODLUCK Visit Award Webpage for Details

Scholarships for Developing Countries

GERMANY: DAAD LEADERSHIP FOR AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2024/2025 FOR EAST AFRICAN MASTERS STUDENTS (FULLY-FUNDED)

DICE MSc Burnett Scholarships 2024/2025 for Students from Africa’s KAZA region

Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship 2024 for African PhD Students

Imperial College London Shawki Saad PhD Scholarship 2024 for African Students

EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2025 for Undergraduate and Graduate Nigerian Students (Funded to study in USA)

Destination Australia Scholarship 2024 for International students