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DAAD Master scholarships for Sub-Saharan African fleeing the war in Ukraine

The Scholarship programme for Master students from Sub-Saharan Africa fleeing the war against Ukraine is a subprogramme of the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship programme. It is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and  Development and managed by the German Academic Exchange Service

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has developed a unique program for students from Sub-Saharan Africa who are unable to continue or complete their studies in their home country or region owing to the war in Ukraine. Students from Africa who are qualified to apply are currently being accepted.


Brief Description

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of Germany

Host Institution(s): Selected Institutions in Africa

Scholarship WorthVaries

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters

Nationality: Africans

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Eligibility

Applicants must be students who:

  • started their Master studies in Ukraine, hence had a student status at a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution on 24 February 2022 and fled because of the war;
  • are nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan country;
  • have successfully completed generally a three-year university degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s  degree) with above average results (at least: Second Class/Lower Division or equivalent, if  applicable);
  • clearly show motivation and strong commitment;
  • have thorough knowledge of the language of instruction;
  • have generally completed their last university degree not more than 6 years ago at the time  of application

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will be paid directly to the scholarship holder’s banking account. It includes the following payments:

ItemPaymentAmount
Tuition Feesdepending on the host university as charged by the hosting university (maximum 2,500 EUR for each year within the regular period of study)
Study and Research Allowance annually 460.00 EUR
Printing Allowance once towards the end of scholarship 400.00 EUR
Monthly Scholarship (accommodation, food etc.)monthlydepending on the country
Travel Allowance (for those who are still in Europa or wish to study outside their home country)once at the beginning (and if necessary, once at the end)the flat rate travel  allowance will be  specified in the letter of award

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How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal.
  • After logging in to the portal, click on said link. Access the tab “Personal funding” -> “Application”. The programme will be preset.
  • Now select the “Country of residence”. The country of offer is then filled in automatically. The button “Continue” can then be used and the application form downloaded in the next step. The rest of the procedure is described in the portal instructions.

Application Deadline: 4 July 2022.

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