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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD Scholarship for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026 28 days left
Award Value
~$18,000/yr
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Degree Levels
Master's, PhD
About This Scholarship
DAAD supports postgraduate courses at German universities in fields closely related to development. The programme offers scholarships for one- to two-year master's courses and PhD programmes in Germany. Covers tuition, living allowance, health insurance, and travel costs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nationals of developing countries. Undergraduate degree with above average results. 2 years professional experience. German or English language skills depending on programme. Commitment to return to home country after studies.
Eligible Countries
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Ethiopia
Uganda
Tanzania
South Africa
Cameroon
Senegal
Côte d'Ivoire
Mozambique
Rwanda
Zambia
Malawi
Botswana
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Benin
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
Chad
Sudan
South Sudan
Eritrea
Somalia
Djibouti
Mauritania
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Guinea-Bissau
Gambia
Cabo Verde
São Tomé and Príncipe
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Congo
DR Congo
Central African Republic
Angola
Burundi
Comoros
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
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Fields of Study
Agriculture & Food Science
Development Studies
Engineering (General)
Economics & Finance
Public Health
Environment & Climate
Governance & Public Policy
Ready to apply?
Go to the official application portal. Applications are submitted directly to DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service).
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Applications open
Jul 1, 2026
Min. GPA
3.00 / 4.0
Destinations
Germany
Last verified
Oct 2026