The DAAD in-Country/in-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme 2027 for Sub-Saharan African Students (Fully Funded)

About

Eligible candidates are Sub-Saharan African students with first academic degrees in Master's or PhD programs in teaching or research at higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are open for the 2027 programme.

Eligibility — verbatim from the source

s and posts from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a ’s programme who want to pursue ’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships). Female applicants, refugees with recognised refugee status, and candidates from marginalized regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding. Supported Programs studies in selected, development-related degree programmes Funding Duration Funding is provided for the regular duration of the ’s course – generally, up to two years. Scholarship Worth Generally: Monthly scholarship Study and research allowance Thesis publishing costs Tuition fees Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders: Travel allowance Health insuran

Requirements

• Education: undergraduate
• Skills: research, management

What you get

• Monthly scholarship
• Study and research allowance
• Thesis publishing costs
• Tuition fees

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
• Start: Jan 1, 2026

Location

Ghana