2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships For Africans | Fully Funded

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2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships For Africans | Fully Funded

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 for selected candidates.

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. 

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships Summary

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships Details:

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships programme is 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 in developing countries 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 courses and for doctorates.

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 while also contributing to the development of your country and Africa as a continent.

Requirements for 2027 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 2027

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.

Generally:

  • Monthly allowance up to €500 per year
  • Study and research allowance up to €460
  • Printing allowance €400
  • Tuition fees

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:

  • Travel allowance
  • Health insurance

How to Apply for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships 2027

READ HOW TO APPLY ON OUR NEW VERSION

Deadline: November 12, 2026