Call For Application: Scholarships for Sustainable Development-Oriented Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (Fully Funded)
Programme Objective
The programme is dedicated to strengthening higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa to support sustainable development across the region. Through targeted scholarships, we aim to empower individuals pursuing careers in teaching and research at higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, preparing them to make a significant impact in their communities and fields.
Who Can Apply?
This programme is open to graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa:
- Master’s Applicants: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
- Doctoral Applicants: Candidates with a master’s degree.
Scholarships are available for those who wish to pursue development-focused Master’s or PhD studies in their home country (In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships). We encourage applications from women and candidates from less privileged regions or groups.
Note: In-Country scholarships for students from South Africa are managed separately in cooperation with DAAD and NRF.
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Supported Degree Programmes
We support master’s and PhD studies in selected, development-related fields.
Funding Duration
Scholarships cover the standard duration of each course:
- Master’s Programmes: Up to 2 years
- PhD Programmes: Up to 3 years
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship recipients will receive:
- Monthly Stipend
- Study and Research Allowance
- Thesis Publishing Costs
- Tuition Fees
In addition, In-Region scholarship holders are eligible for:
- Travel Allowance
- Health Insurance
For detailed information on allowances and amounts, please refer to the specific call for applications for the degree programme of interest.
Selection Process
The selection process and application requirements vary between degree programmes. For specific information, please review the call for applications from the respective host institutions.
Application Deadline
The deadline for this year’s applications is November 21, 2024.
Available Scholarships by Region
Below are some of the participating institutions and programmes across different regions. For the full list of eligible programmes and further details, please refer to the respective calls for applications.
Open Calls
West and Central Africa
Benin
- University of Abomey – Calavi (UAC):
- Masters in Statistics (Biostatistics)
- PhD in Agronomic Sciences (Biometry)
Cameroon
- University of Dschang:
- PhD in Parasitology
- PhD in Pharmacology
Ghana
- University of Ghana:
- PhD in Development Studies
- Masters in Seed Science and Technology
- Masters in molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
Nigeria
- Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA):
- Master’s and PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Benue State University Makurdi (BSUM):
- Master’s and PhD in Food Chemistry
Eastern Africa
Kenya
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT):
- Masters in Energy Technology, Soil and Water Engineering
- PhD in Soil and Water Engineering
- Moi University and CERM-ESA:
- Master’s in education in Research
Southern Africa
Botswana
- Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST):
- Master’s in Physics (Research)
Malawi
- Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS):
- Master’s in Environmental Health