West and Central Africa for Masters Students Scholarships – DAAD Sponsored 2024: (Deadline 7 June, 2024)
Are you a bachelor degree holder, who dreams about studying for a Master’s degree in Germany? You live as a national or refugee in Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast or Mauritania? The Leadership for Africa scholarship programme is the opportunity for you!
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…..
Scholarship West- and Central Africa
| Application Deadline | 07 Jun 2024 |
| Country to study | Germany |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Scholarship West- and Central Africa
DAAD will support you during your study experience in Germany both financially and professionally. Prior to your arrival, you will have information seminars on how to apply at German universities for a Master’s degree programme, preparation throughout the pre-departure phase, e.g., seminars for your arrival in Germany as well as during your language course in Germany as orientation.
The scholarship includes:
- Language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
- Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree programme at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting in winter term 2025 (September/October 2025)
- Additional mandatory training programme LEAD!
Requirements for Scholarship West- and Central Africa Qualification
To be qualified for DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship:
- Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master studies in Germany and the requirements in the call for applications.Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Holding refugee status in their host countries, being granted before 3rd of April 2023
- Country of asylum must be either Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast or Mauritania
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
- Highly qualified graduates from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast or Mauritania who fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master studies in Germany and the requirements in the call for applications.Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Citizenship of either Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast or Mauritania
- Country of residence Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast or Mauritania
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarship West- and Central Africa
A pre-selection will take place based on the submitted application documents. Preselected candidates will be invited to an interview with an independent selection committee of university professors in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan or Tanzania.
Please note: Preselected candidates must present originals of all previously submitted documents at the interview.
In addition to previous achievements in school and university, language skills and the general motivation, the main selection criterion is a convincing description of the planned studies in Germany. Equally important will be a reflected answer how the chosen academic field can contribute to the further development of the home country.
As a general rule the candidate‘s personal appearance for an interview is a requirement for the award of the scholarship. The journey to the place of the interview is at the candidate’s own risk. Travel costs have to be covered by the applicant.
Application Deadline
7 June, 2024
How to Apply
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