Leadership for Africa , Master’s Degree Scholarships in Germany

Brief Description

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is offering fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree programs in Germany to students from Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Senegal through the Leadership for Africa program.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is hosted by various universities in Germany, including RWTH Aachen University, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, and TU Dortmund University.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is open to students pursuing a master’s degree in any field of study.

Number of Awards

Each year, approximately 55 students from Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Senegal are awarded this scholarship.

Target Group

The scholarship is targeted towards young professionals and recent graduates from Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Senegal who have a strong interest in leadership and are looking to further their education in Germany.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, travel costs, health insurance, German language course, and study and research allowance. It also includes a mandatory six-month internship in Germany.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship,

• Applicants must have a first class or second class upper division bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Must be below the age of 36.
• They must also prove their proficiency in English or German and demonstrate a strong interest in leadership.

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Application Instructions

Interested applicants must first apply for a master’s degree program in one of the participating German universities before applying for the scholarship. The application process for the scholarship includes submitting an online application and all required documents by the set deadline.

Official Website

For more information about the scholarship program and the application process, visit the official website.