DAAD Scholarship for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Fully Funded Open ✓ Verified ~$18,000/yr Share

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026 159 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 RE

Fields of Study

Agriculture & Food Science Development Studies Engineering (General) Economics & Finance Public Health Environment & Climate Governance & Public Policy

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Quick Info

Applications open Jul 1, 2026

Min. GPA 3.00 / 4.0

Destinations Germany

Last verified May 2026

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