DAAD In-Region Scholarships at African universities 2027
Offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
About this scholarship
Through its In-Country/In-Region programme, DAAD also funds Kenyans to take a master's degree at partner universities elsewhere in Africa. Courses open for the 2027 intake include environmental health at Jimma University (Ethiopia), electrical power systems at the University of Rwanda, geomatics at Ardhi University (Tanzania), climate change and disaster management at Busitema University (Uganda), seed science and molecular biology in Ghana, water engineering in Burkina Faso, and aquaculture, irrigation and environmental health in Malawi. Each course has its own call with instructions, and the DAAD application deadline is 12 November 2026.
Details checked on the sponsor's own page: www.daad.de. Always confirm on the sponsor's site before applying.
What it covers
- Tuition fees paid to the host university
- Monthly allowance of EUR 500
- Travel costs
- Health insurance
- Study and thesis allowances
Who can apply
- National or permanent resident of a sub-Saharan African country
- Studying in another African country than your own
- Good bachelor's degree, usually Second Class Upper
- Degree completed within the past six years