Apply for DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2022
Application into DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2022 is in progress, the Africa Master’s Scholarship Program for 2022 will be closed at the end of June 2022. All applicants are to follow all the necessary guides for a successful application
Requirements for DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2022
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree at the time of application which qualifies to study for a master’s at an officially recognized university in Germany
A Bachelor’s degree of at least 2nd class upper division level is required
As a rule, not more than 6 years should have passed since the completion of the last academic degree (see important information for scholarship applicants / Section A, point 2)
Good English or good German language skills
Explanatory note: Please note that the scholarship applicant is responsible for ensuring to apply for admission at the German host university by the due date.
The application process for the winter term of 2023 is not available at the time of application for the scholarship.
Application periods for winter term programs at German universities usually start in spring every year.
Please be aware that a Letter of Award from the DAAD is only valid if you have been admitted to a Master’s program at a public German Institute for Higher Education.
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Language skills
The language of instruction in the study programs in Germany is usually German or in international programs English and/or German.
To be admitted to a program, you are therefore usually required to submit an appropriate language certificate (e.g., DSH or TestDaF if the language of instruction is German, Toefl/IELTS in case of English).
The necessary language skills for the desired field of study must be proven by the start of the study program at the latest. Suitable proof of necessary language skills or the ability to acquire them within the German language course must be submitted with the application documents.
Find more information on the Important Scholarship Information / A.9 and A.10.
Benefits for DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2022
Language course (2-6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree program at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting in the winter term of 2023 (September/October 2023)
Additional mandatory training program LEAD!
Duration of the funding
Generally, selected candidates will start their German language course in April 2023 and take up their studies at a German institution of higher education by approx. October 1st, 2023.
The duration of funding is determined by the standard period of study of the chosen program. In general, a Master’s program requires two years of full-time study.
Selection
A pre-selection will take place based on the submitted application documents. Only complete applications with all mandatory documents will be considered. Preselected candidates will be invited to a (digital) interview with an independent selection committee of university professors.
In addition to previous achievements in school and university, language skills, and general motivation, the main selection criterion is a convincing description of the planned studies in Germany and the suitable choice of study program in the DAAD form “Study course profile”.
To ensure equal opportunities, social criteria such as special life circumstances, migration background, or students from non-academic families can play a role. Criteria such as social engagement about which you can provide information in the application form are also considered.
Apply for DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Program 2022