DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships aim to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.
The scholarship offers full sponsorship that covers tuition fees, stipends up to €8,920 per year, health insurance, as well as study and research allowances.
As part of the fully funded DAAD Scholarships, In-Country/In-Region offers scholarships for Master studies in top African research institutions.
In this post, you will find information that will help you to easily navigate the application process for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships.
Scholarships Summary
- Host : Germany Government DAAD
- Study Abroad : Study in Africa
- Category : Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries : All African Countries
- Reward : Full Scholarship | €8,920 Stipends | Travel Costs | Research allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline : April, 29, 2026
Scholarships Details :
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships programme is fully funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with the aim of contributing to developments in the African region.
The In-Country/In-Region programme aims to contribute to train highly qualified professionals and managerial staff for sustainable development in the partner countries.
The programme thus offers scholarships to future university teachers from developing countries for postgraduate studies
Recipients of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships study at universities in their home country or at highly qualified institutions in the region, some of which are organised in networks.
Sieze this opportunity to benefit from this fully funded offer
Requirements for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships :
To be considered for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, you must satisfy the following conditions :
- Be Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme.
- Be candidates who want to pursue Master’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 and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Benefits of DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships 2026
For the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships, funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Masters degree programmes.
Value of Scholarship :
- Monthly allowance up to €600 per year
- Study and research allowance up to €920
- Printing allowance €800
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders :
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
How To Apply :
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the outlined procedure below ;
- Visit the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships webpage using the button below
- Select your desired country/region as appropriate and corresponding program
- Ensure you are meet the eligibility criteria of the your chosen program
- Create your account on the DAAD portal using this link
- Complete your personal profile and submit all required documents
Best wishes
Deadline : April, 29, 2026