DAAD Scholarship at FUNAAB For Africans 2026 | Fully Funded

Apr 13, 2026 - 06:54

DAAD Scholarship at FUNAAB For Africans 2026 | Fully Funded

The DAAD Scholarship at FUNAAB (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta) is one of the fully funded In-Country/In-Region scholarships by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The DAAD FUNAAB Scholarship covers the full tuition fees for selected candidates while also providing a stipend of €8,920 to cover the costs of research, thesis, and living expenses.

More details about this opportunity will be provided in this post for interested and qualified candidates.

DAAD Scholarship at FUTA Summary

Host: DAAD
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: sub-Sahara African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | €8,920 stipend per year | Travel Costs
No IELTS Required
Deadline: April 29, 2026

DAAD Scholarship at FUTA (In-Country/In-Region Country Program) Details:

DAAD has partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to offer fully funded Master’s scholarship in Physics for African students.

The programme is part of the DAAD In-country/In-Region Scholarship that aims to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development.

For this purpose, scholarships for development-related Master’s studies are awarded to individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts.
Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities.

Eligibility Requirements for DAAD FUNAAB Scholarship 2026

To be considered for the DAAD FUNAAB Scholarship, you must:

graduates with a first academic degree, who have successfully completed
a three-year university degree with above average results (at least: Second
Class/Upper Division or equivalent, if applicable) Candidates who cannot
provide a Second Class/Upper Division or a higher result are not eligible
clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
have a thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
have completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at
the time of application;
must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African
country.

Benefits of 2026 DAAD Scholarship at FUTA

The scholarship covers all fees related to study at the institution;

Tuition
Living stipends €8920 (Accommodation, food, etc.)
Research costs
Health insurance

How to Apply for DAAD Scholarship at FUTA 2026 (Step by Step)

To apply for the 2026 DAAD Scholarship at FUTA;

All applicants must submit a complete application for the programme via the DAAD Portal
Register on the portal:
Log in to the portal
Carefully read the instructions on how to apply in the portal
Submit your application via the portal by April, 29, 2026
Remember to check that your application is complete and meets the DAAD requirements before submitting! Otherwise, your application cannot be considered.
The DAAD will conduct a formal review of the applications received via the DAAD
portal only, according to the DAAD criteria.
In addition to this first step, applicants must, at the same time/as a second step, apply for admission at the Federal University of Technology using the contact details and procedure prescribed by the institution.
The institution sets its deadline for the admission process.