The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has launched a special programme for Sub-Saharan African students whose studies are interrupted due to the war against Ukraine to continue/complete their studies in their home country or region. Applications are currently being received from eligible African students.

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 DAAD.

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Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of Germany

Host Institution(s): Selected Institutions in Africa

Scholarship Worth: Varies

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters

Nationality: Africans

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Masters scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans fleeing the war in Ukraine 2022/23

The 2022/23 DAAD Masters scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans fleeing the war in Ukraine is open to African students. To be eligible, 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 for DAAD Masters scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans fleeing the war in Ukraine 2022/23

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

Item	Payment	Amount
Tuition Fees	depending 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.)	monthly	depending 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

Application Procedures for DAAD Masters scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans fleeing the war in Ukraine 2022/23

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal according to the following instructions;

• 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.

APPLY HERE