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.
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:
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):
