Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) 2022 Scholarships for African Students: (Deadline 15 December 2021)

As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“ DAAD offers scholarships for PhD and Master studies. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

The target group for scholarships are graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree who want to pursue Master’s courses, either

• in their home country In-Country scholarships are aimed at students who study in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit.)

or –

• in another Sub-Saharan African country

(In-Region scholarships are aimed at students who want to participate in a
study programme in a country of their home region (here: Tanzania/outside
their home country).

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education. It also awards grants to German……

TGCL Scholarships

• Type Masters
• Organization German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Country to study–
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline December 15, 2021

Aim and Benefits of TGCL Scholarships

• Tuition Fees*
• Study and research allowance
• Printing allowance
• Monthly Scholarship (Accommodation, Food etc.)
• Travel allowance (In-Region only)
• Health Insurance (In-Region only)

Requirements for TGCL Scholarships Qualification

Applicants must meet the following DAAD criteria:

• have successfully completed generally a three-year university Bachelor’s degree with above average results (at least: Second Class/Upper Division)
• 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
• must be nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country
• should generally be a) staff member of a public university, b) candidate considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, c) from the public sector and/or d) Alumni of the DAFI-programme

Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
Scholarships are initially granted for one year and can be extended to a maximum of the regular period of study upon receipt of an application for extension. Scholars must demonstrate satisfactory progress before an extension is granted.

Please note: Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) might have additional requirements for admission to the university.

Application Deadline December 15, 2021

How to Apply

The application process contains two steps. Please be aware of the DAAD application deadline as well as TGCL’s deadline

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