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DAAD Leadership for Africa

Fully FundedMaster12-24 monthsRolling calls · nomination-based

DAAD Leadership for Africa supports Master's study in Germany for selected African graduates and refugees, strengthening future leadership and academic capacity across target regions announced in each annual call.

Popular Participating Universities

Heidelberg UniversityHeidelberg University
LMU MunichLMU Munich
Technical University of Munich (TUM)Technical University of Munich
Freie Universität BerlinFreie Universität Berlin
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Quick info

Application status

Rolling calls · nomination-based

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Germany
Master
12-24 months
All disciplines except fields excluded by the annual call
Open to: Selected Sub-Saharan African countries and eligible refugees in those host countries
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Monthly DAAD scholarship payment
  • Payments toward health, accident, and personal liability insurance
  • Travel allowance unless covered by another source
  • Study allowance
  • Preparatory German language course may be included where applicable
  • Additional family or rent support may be available under DAAD rules
Monthly: DAAD Master scholarship rate; check current call for exact amount

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Selected Sub-Saharan African countries and eligible refugees in those host countries

Detailed requirements

  • - Completed Bachelor's degree
  • - Highly qualified refugee with recognised refugee status in an eligible host country, or highly qualified graduate from an eligible target country
  • - Must meet the requirements in the current DAAD call for applications
  • - Must qualify for Master's study in Germany
  • - Fields and exclusions depend on the annual call

Who can apply

Highly qualified refugees and graduates from selected Sub-Saharan African countries who want to pursue a Master's degree in Germany.

Fields of study

All disciplines except fields excluded by the annual call

Application window

Rolling calls · nomination-based

DAAD operates on a rolling / annual intake basis. Most programs open applications in October-November for the following academic year.

Always check the official DAAD scholarship database for current deadlines specific to this program.

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Target countries are announced for each annual call
Recent calls have covered East Africa and West/Central Africa
Applicants apply through the DAAD portal during the relevant call window

How to apply

  1. 1Check the current DAAD Leadership for Africa regional call and target countries
  2. 2Confirm whether applying as a refugee applicant or national graduate applicant
  3. 3Prepare academic documents, motivation, references, and proof of eligibility required by the call
  4. 4Submit through the DAAD portal before the call deadline
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DAAD / German Federal Foreign Office

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