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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master's Scholarships Sub-Saharan Africa 2027
DAAD pays for talented African graduates to do a master's at strong African universities instead of abroad. Nigerians can use the In-Region route to study in countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda or Burkina Faso.
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Who it’s for
- Nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries, including Nigeria
- Graduates with at least a first degree
- Applicants to one of the listed SDG-related master's programmes
- Women, refugees and people from marginalised groups are especially encouraged
What you get
A monthly stipend, tuition, study and thesis support, and for In-Region scholars travel and health insurance; amounts differ by programme.
Requirements
- First-degree certificate and transcriptsCheck the official page
- Application to the chosen partner master's programmeCheck the official page
- CVCheck the official page
- Reference lettersCheck the official page
- Motivation letterCheck the official page
How to apply
- Browse the participating master's programmes on the DAAD page
- Open the specific programme call and check its own deadline and documents
- Apply as the call instructs (often through the host university)
- Submit by 12 November 2026 or the programme's earlier date
Timeline
- Closes12 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Pick a programme outside Nigeria that matches your degree closely, and read its individual call: requirements differ by host. Apply early because host deadlines can be earlier than DAAD's general date.
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