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.

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:

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