Objective
The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
More general background information about the programme can be found here).
More general background information about the programme can be found here).
Who can apply?
Graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme who want to pursue Master’s degrees in their home country or in the country for which they have a residence permit (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country, outside their home country/in the country for which they do not have a residence permit (so called In-Region scholarships).
Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.
Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply for funding.
What is supported?
Master studies in selected, development-related degree programmes
Duration of funding
Funding is provided for the regular duration of a course – generally, up to two years.
Value
Generally:
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Monthly scholarship
- Study and research allowance
- Thesis publishing costs
- Tuition fees
Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Selection
The selection process differs between the individual degree programmes. Please see the call for applications for further information.
Please note that the application procedure may differ between the regions and host institutions. The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (linked below).
Application deadline
Application deadline is April, 29, 2026
Please note that the application procedure may differ between the regions and host institutions. The specific application instructions regarding each host institution are listed in the respective calls for applications (linked below).
Application deadline
Application deadline is April, 29, 2026
More detailed information
Below you will find a list of the degree programmes funded under this scholarship programme with links to the corresponding calls for applications, for which the application period is currently open.
West and Central Africa
Nigeria
Southern Africa
South Africa
Further calls for applications (in other countries, institutions, and academic fields) that are not yet open will be published in the autumn of 2026.
West and Central Africa
Nigeria
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria (FUNAAB):
Southern Africa
South Africa
- University of Cape Town (UCT):
- University of Pretoria (UP):
Further calls for applications (in other countries, institutions, and academic fields) that are not yet open will be published in the autumn of 2026.
